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THE MOUNTAIN-GNOME..........03.Feb.2005

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* WINTER WONDERLAND @ THE MOUNTAIN-GNOME *

*My Cabin ~ Welcome*

Well folks were back and we hope better than ever. We needed time to revamp and come up with some new ideas. We're going to keep the format and page design the same as in the past. We liked it, but more important - You Liked It!! We're going to try to get some great advertisers to sponsor some terrific contests in the future!
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Had some new happenings since we last met!
Got married in July of 2003! She's a great little lady and I'm happy again! Well most of the time-we ain't all perfect ya know.
I'm now working in a state prison teaching computer information. It's been real interesting to say the least. However, I'm enjoying it very much.
Welllll.......that's 'nuf 'bout me'n mine. Ya'll e-mail us with your questions and stories. We love to hear from ya!

JUDGE and JURY "OUT TO LUNCH"
Folks, when I hear some of the stories on the news these days, well sometimes ya just wanna SCREAM!! I just don't know where their heads are at. Common sense just doesn't seem to enter into our society anymore. With folks like this out there it's no wonder we have so many people in prison! On with the news....GET THIS!!

On the news yesterday...A man breaks into a house. He steals what he wants then goes out through the garage. The door to the house closes and locks, "numb nuts" doesn't have the garage door opener. Of course he's too dumb to figure out that every automatic garage door has an over-ride so you can open it in emergencies! Anywho...the owners are on vacation. He subsists for 8 days on soda pop and dog food. The owners arrive home and he's caught.
Now the thief turns around and sues the owners insurance company for suffering. The court awards him thousands of dollars for the trauma he went through. Can you believe the stupidity and ignorance of this court award?!
Now, this judge and jury ought to be doing prison time for pure stupidity!
Folks, it's crap like this, that is running this Country into the ground. Total disregard for common sense and justice!

What more stupidity can happen before the next Mountain-Gnome issue....we'll see next time!!!

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TREASURES OF READING

Folks, here are some great books to read, while sitting by that warm fire on a cold winter evening, or the cool summer breezes in your EZ chair........

Journal Of A Trapper In The Rocky Mountains Between 1834 & 1843:
by Osborne Russell
Ever wonder how everyone made it west? They used trails beaten out by such men as Osborne Russell. Written in an intensely personal style that lacks punctuation at times, The Journal of a Trapper abounds in details about hunting and trapping in the Rockies. Russell travelled along the Yellowstone, Snake, and Sweetwater rivers (among others), and recent readers have retraced his steps using this book; it is that accurate.

Russell encountered numerous Indian tribes, and takes care to portray them accurately: the Snake or "Sho-sho-nie" Indians are "kind and hospitable to whites thankful for favors indignant at injuries" while "if a Crow husband wishes to speak to his mother-in-law, he speaks to the wife who conveys it to the mother...a custom peculiar to the Crows."

Of course, not all his encounters are friendly; while camping along the Yellowstone River, local Blackfoot Indians shot Russell and his companion through the legs with arrows. Russell's journal reflects the complex character of many of the independent men of that era; adventurous, tough, and resourceful. He was a politician in Oregon when he decided to write about his earlier life as a trapper in the Rocky Mountains, and he has retained the authentic "voice of the west". Read it for its exact yet colorful descriptions, and for a rollicking good time.

America~A Bygone Era: History: America

Rogers Rangers
Among the colonial recruits raised for the British army in the year 1755, after the devastating defeat of Gen. Braddock, was Capt. Robert Rogers. It is thought that Rogers was raised on the frontiers of New England. When the recruits assembled at Albany, New York, Gen. William Johnson, knowing Rogers by reputation, employed him from time to time on important scouts. Roger's head-quarters were at Ft. William Henry, a new fort erected at the southern extremity of Lake George.

Taking a few men, Rogers would depart by night, float up the lake to a convenient place, hide the canoe, and push on overland through the forest, penetrating the the sentry lines of the enemy. At Crown Point, one of the French forts, his men, under cover of night, concealed themselves in the willows only three hundred yards from the fort. At dawn, Rogers, holding some brush as cover, crawled closer. While making his reconnaissance, numbers of French soldiers and Indians came out of the fort and began exercises (drill). Rogers was now unable to rejoin his men for fear of discovery. As Rogers lay hidden behind a log, a Frenchman walked directly toward him. Rogers sprang at him pointing his musket and offering quarter! The stranger then pulled a knife, and lunged, Rogers fired, killing him. The report of the musket instantly gave the alarm. By the time the French arrived at the spot of the deed, Rogers and his men had made their excape.

Read the rest of history.........Rogers Rangers
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Subject: So Be It
THE LAW IS THE LAW

So if the US government determines that it is against the law for the words "under God" to be on our money, then, so be it.

And if that same government decides that the "Ten Commandments" are not to be used in or on a government installation, then, so be it.

And since they already have prohibited any prayer in the schools, of which they deem their authority, then so be it.

I say, "so be it," because I would like to be a law abiding US citizen. I say, "so be it," because I would like to think that smarter people than I are in positions to make good decisions. I would like to think that those people have my best interest at heart.

BUT, YOU KNOW WHAT ELSE I'D LIKE?

I'd like my mail delivered on Christmas, Good Friday & Easter & Sunday.

I'd like the US Supreme Court to be in session on Christmas, Good Friday & Easter as well as Sundays. After all... it was the government that deemed these as religious observances!

I'd like the Senate and the House of representatives to not have to worry about getting home for the "Christmas Break."

I'm thinking that a lot of my taxpayer dollars could be saved, if all government offices & services would work on Christmas, Good Friday & Easter & Sunday. It shouldn't cost any overtime since those would be just like any other days of the week to a government that is trying to be "politically correct".

This would not effect any "non-governmental" business since everyone else still has the freedom of religion, we could all still enjoy our holidays.

So I guess if they continue to bow to the wishes of the few, & if this e-mail gets out to the right people, maybe they would bow to the wishes of the many.
So be it.......and Amen!

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Tell that story to your girl and see what it gets you.
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It's a good idea to familiarize yourself early in your pregnancy with your hospital and its policies on birth and delivery, visitors, siblings, and birthing rooms, for example, to ensure that you'll get the kind of birthing environment you want. Most hospitals offer a tour of the obstetrical floor at designated times. Try to take advantage of this opportunity so the surroundings seem at least vaguely familiar when you arrive. Some hospital maternity centers even have monthly open houses, where expectant mothers can mingle, fill out pre-registration forms, and get acquainted with the labor and delivery units. Also, make sure to inquire about the parking situation, how to access the maternity ward, and where to go if you arrive after hours (at many hospitals you'll need to enter through the emergency room entrance).
NOTE: Always Check with and follow the advice of your Physician!

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A small percentage of the female population in America can afford Botox treatments for their encroaching wrinkles. For the rest us, a little free advice on preventing wrinkles will do just as well:

- Sunscreen is only half the battle; you also have to wear sunglasses and a visor to avoid the deadly squinting. Invest in a pretty hat with a wide brim.

- Nothing plumps up your face better than relaxed facial muscles. Practice gazing off into the distance, smiling at the thought of loved ones or pets, and relaxing your shoulders.

- When you use the restroom and wash your hands, rinse them in cool water, dry them and press your cool fingers to your forehead where the wrinkles gather. Relax your facial muscles.

- Invest in a good moisturizer and keep your skin from drying in the summer breezes. Use moisturizer after a day at the beach or a swim in a chemically treated pool.

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WINDOWS TIP: Today's Internet tip:
Although it isn't the usual approach it is possible for an e-mail virus to automatically launch when the e-mail message opens in the preview pane. To eliminate this possibility, you should disable the Outlook Express Preview pane. To do this, choose View|Layout and deselect the "Show preview pane" check box.

Click OK to close the dialog box and apply your selection. You can now look for the small paperclip icon in the left column of Outlook Express to see if a message has an attachment and, if so, who sent it. If you don't know or trust the sender, delete the message without opening it.

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PAD PLEASE........
An insurance man visited me at home to talk about our mortgage insurance. He was throwing a lot of facts and figures at me, and I wanted to follow as best I could, so I told my 6-year-old son to run and get me a pad. He came back and handed me a Kotex right in front of our guest.

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TIP: Unsalted Butter
Are there any advantages to using unsalted butter? Some cooks believe it is better to add salt to a dish as needed rather than to be locked in on the salt content of an ingredient. Salt can also mask the off flavor of butter that isn't at its freshest point. Because dessert recipes use very little salt, using unsalted butter can definitely help assure the desired end result.

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Although it might be premature to call anything on the web "classic", there are several sites I keep returning to over the years. Epicurious (epicurious.com) has excellent feature articles plus the Bon Appetit and Gourmet recipe archives. The Food Network site (foodtv.com ) is a great page, especially when used with the television shows. Recipe Source (recipesource.com) is the best site to find many versions of the same recipe.

If you have a favorite recipe or a great cooking website, and you'd like to share it with our readers, you can send it to The MountainGnome. Send your specialty to my_recipe@mountain-gnome.com

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Palermo-Style Pizza: Makes Plenty....4-6 servings
This "stuffed" pizza is believed to have originated in Sicily.

2 Pizza crust dough (bread machine, mix or scratch)
2 Tablespoons Olive oil
1/2 cup Onion, diced
1/3 cup Sun dried tomatoes, diced
2 teaspoons Oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons Garlic, minced
4 ounces Prosciutto, thinly sliced
1/4 cup Ricotta
1 cup Provolone, grated

Pre-heat the oven to 375. Heat the oil in a skillet. Add the onion and cook until just soft. Add the tomatoes, garlic and oregano. Simmer for 7 minutes longer. Roll out one pizza dough on a pizza pan. Top with the Provolone. Add the sliced prosciutto. Top with the onion mixture and the ricotta. Top the pizza with the other pizza crust. Pinch around the edges to seal. Cut a small slit in the center of the top. Bake for 12-16 minutes (or until lightly browned).
Allow to cool slightly before slicing.

Carolina-Style Barbecue Sauce: Makes 3 cups
Enjoy this un-cooked sauce on chicken or pork.

3/4 cup Ketchup
2 1/4 Apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 Tablespoons Brown sugar
Dash Salt
1/8 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes

Blend all ingredients well. Refrigerate until needed.

Caleries per serving: "Don't Ask!! Enjoy!!

So until next time, REMEMBER: Never give the devil a ride! He will always want to drive!....God Bless....

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