Ok, so this doesnt actually have anything to do with Junes event, but I promised the recipe for my great grandmothers gingerbread cookies to Ram. When I looked it up in her old recipe book, I found it wasnt as complete as I remembered. I guess she figured she made them often enough, she didnt need to write it all down! The amount of flour to use , as well as baking time and temperature , are approximate. Its been a long time since I helped her make them!
Gingerbread Cookies
1 cup white sugar
1 cup Crisco
1 cup Briars Dark Molasses
2 eggs
1 tablespoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons soda in 3/4 cup strong black coffee
enough flour to make stiff enough to roll out ( best estimate is 4-5 cups )
mix well, flour surface and rolling pin, roll out, cut into shapes
bake @ 375 @ 8-10 minutes
Enjoy!
Monday, December 25, 2017
Saturday, December 23, 2017
Family
I JUST WANT TO WISH MY CB FAMILY A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!
LOVE YOU FOLKS - STAY SAFE AND WELL MY FRIENDS!!
Monday, November 6, 2017
Greetings,
I mentioned in a previous post there would be opportunities for day trips during the June get together. I've pulled together some information for your consideration. Obviously I cant list all the possibilities, but if something in particular interests you, I will do my best to see if there is anything in the area that fits. Where available, I've included a website . I will add more possibilities as they are suggested, or occur to me . 😊
In no particular order..........
Caves - Penns Cave :www.pennscave.com , Woodward Cave :www.woodwardcave.com , Lincoln Caverns :www.lincolncaverns.com
Amusement - Mini Golf : www.happyvalleyminigolf.com , Tussey Mountain :www.tusseymountain.com , DelGrosso's Amusement Park : www.delgrossos.com , Knoebels Amusement Park : www.knoebels.com
Sports
Baseball - two local minor league teams Altoonacurve.com and Statecollegespikes.com
Hockey - Pegula Ice Arena
Football - Penn State Beaver Stadium - All Sports Museum :www.gopsusports.com/museum/
Golf - www.Pennstategolfcourses.com , www.centralpagolfguide.com
Arts - Center For The Performing Arts :www.cpa.psu.edu , Palmer Museum of Art :www.palmermuseum.psu.edu , Nittany Valley Symphony :www.nvs.org
Misc. - Pennsylvania Military Museum :www.pamilmuseum.org
Ridge Soaring Gliderport :www.eglider.org
Nittany Antique Machinery Show :www.nittanyantique.org
H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens :www.arboretum.psu.edu
Berkey Creamery at Penn State :www.creamery.psu.edu
Belleville Flea Markets and Farmers Markets
Escape Room :www.escaperoominc.com
Drinks - Numerous wineries, distilleries, breweries and cideries- a few listed at www.centralpatastingtrail.com
I mentioned in a previous post there would be opportunities for day trips during the June get together. I've pulled together some information for your consideration. Obviously I cant list all the possibilities, but if something in particular interests you, I will do my best to see if there is anything in the area that fits. Where available, I've included a website . I will add more possibilities as they are suggested, or occur to me . 😊
In no particular order..........
Caves - Penns Cave :www.pennscave.com , Woodward Cave :www.woodwardcave.com , Lincoln Caverns :www.lincolncaverns.com
Amusement - Mini Golf : www.happyvalleyminigolf.com , Tussey Mountain :www.tusseymountain.com , DelGrosso's Amusement Park : www.delgrossos.com , Knoebels Amusement Park : www.knoebels.com
Sports
Baseball - two local minor league teams Altoonacurve.com and Statecollegespikes.com
Hockey - Pegula Ice Arena
Football - Penn State Beaver Stadium - All Sports Museum :www.gopsusports.com/museum/
Golf - www.Pennstategolfcourses.com , www.centralpagolfguide.com
Arts - Center For The Performing Arts :www.cpa.psu.edu , Palmer Museum of Art :www.palmermuseum.psu.edu , Nittany Valley Symphony :www.nvs.org
Misc. - Pennsylvania Military Museum :www.pamilmuseum.org
Ridge Soaring Gliderport :www.eglider.org
Nittany Antique Machinery Show :www.nittanyantique.org
H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens :www.arboretum.psu.edu
Berkey Creamery at Penn State :www.creamery.psu.edu
Belleville Flea Markets and Farmers Markets
Escape Room :www.escaperoominc.com
Drinks - Numerous wineries, distilleries, breweries and cideries- a few listed at www.centralpatastingtrail.com
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Some background, about the name
Hey all,
This probably should have been the beginning of the blog, but as some of you know you, I'm not necessarily the most organized person. 😊 I've been coming to CB a long time, years in fact. I started out, as many of you, for one reason. Anonymous at first, then as a registered viewer, I began to chat (yes i know , now i never shut up!) As time passed I grew to find friends there, and slowly, you gave me the courage to broadcast. A loose knit group of people developed, bouncing around from each others rooms. We became an extended family. A support group. A place to go to share the good times, and bad.
Spring of 2017, we lost a member of our family. Behrinthewoods passed away suddenly. Some of you knew Behr very well. Some newer members of our "gang' never had the privilege of meeting him online. I wish I had gotten to know him better. We lived in the same state, we shared a lot of the same upbringings. I wish I had had the courage to reach out to him, to suggest meeting in person. I like to think we could've been friends. I don't know a lot about his life. He always seemed so happy. It was always uplifting being in his room. I suspect things were not always rosy in his life,,, it rarely is, in any ones.
Behrs death made me take a look at my life. The fear of stepping out of my comfort zone, of meeting people in general. Hiding behind a computer screen. Rural Pennsylvania is not exactly the gay mecca of the USA. Growing up here at times was a living hell. Fortunately things have gotten better, but old habits die hard. I realized I could spend the rest of my life this way, or I could learn a lesson from his death. I decided I wanted to try to change things, to reach out and be more a part of life. To not be afraid.
The get together in June is a part of that change. I want to give people in our "gang' a chance to meet in person, to strengthen those bonds of friendship we have made on CB. I want to bring together our family - for that is what you are to me. You have supported me over the years, and literally have saved my life, and sanity.
I named the blog Behrinthewoodstock as a tribute to him, and to continue to remind myself to live life to the fullest.
This probably should have been the beginning of the blog, but as some of you know you, I'm not necessarily the most organized person. 😊 I've been coming to CB a long time, years in fact. I started out, as many of you, for one reason. Anonymous at first, then as a registered viewer, I began to chat (yes i know , now i never shut up!) As time passed I grew to find friends there, and slowly, you gave me the courage to broadcast. A loose knit group of people developed, bouncing around from each others rooms. We became an extended family. A support group. A place to go to share the good times, and bad.
Spring of 2017, we lost a member of our family. Behrinthewoods passed away suddenly. Some of you knew Behr very well. Some newer members of our "gang' never had the privilege of meeting him online. I wish I had gotten to know him better. We lived in the same state, we shared a lot of the same upbringings. I wish I had had the courage to reach out to him, to suggest meeting in person. I like to think we could've been friends. I don't know a lot about his life. He always seemed so happy. It was always uplifting being in his room. I suspect things were not always rosy in his life,,, it rarely is, in any ones.
Behrs death made me take a look at my life. The fear of stepping out of my comfort zone, of meeting people in general. Hiding behind a computer screen. Rural Pennsylvania is not exactly the gay mecca of the USA. Growing up here at times was a living hell. Fortunately things have gotten better, but old habits die hard. I realized I could spend the rest of my life this way, or I could learn a lesson from his death. I decided I wanted to try to change things, to reach out and be more a part of life. To not be afraid.
The get together in June is a part of that change. I want to give people in our "gang' a chance to meet in person, to strengthen those bonds of friendship we have made on CB. I want to bring together our family - for that is what you are to me. You have supported me over the years, and literally have saved my life, and sanity.
I named the blog Behrinthewoodstock as a tribute to him, and to continue to remind myself to live life to the fullest.
rest in peace Behr
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Saturday, October 28, 2017
CB Friends
A few pictures of CB friends I have met so far.
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| yours truly |
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| Austin and Just at Horseshoe Curve |
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| Me and Ram at Dukes |
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| Myself and Nipa on the train |
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| Nipa,Me,Ram,Bx,Lone and Blitz at Milkboys |
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| me,Nipa,Bx,Lone at Philly |
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| Pensguy |
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Black Moshannon State Park
Black Moshannon State Park address is 4216 Beaver Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866-9515
Their website is http://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/BlackMoshannonStatePark/Pages/default.aspx
Hiking/ walking trails, canoe & boat rentals, swimming , fishing and bike riding are all offered so bring along appropriate footwear and gear ( fishing equipment, bike ) if you are interested in any of these activities.
Cabin 20 ( the former ski lodge- no it's not as glamorous as it sounds , lol) is on a private road with plenty of paved parking. It sleeps eight with one queen size bed, and three sets of bunk beds. A second cabin that sleeps six ( one queen size and two sets of bunk beds) has been reserved. Both cabin have full baths, kitchens and living rooms. Plan on bringing bedding, or a sleeping bag. If you are flying in and do not have space for bedding, let me know and I will provide it. Towels are not supplied by the Park so plan on bringing your own.
The cabins are reserved for June 1rst through June 7th. You may come for the weekend, or for the entire time , whatever fits your schedule. As we get closer to June, I WILL be asking for a firm commitment as to who is coming and for approximately how long, so I can get a better handle on meal planning and amount of food to have on hand. If you have any special dietary needs or food allergies, PLEASE let me know. And if you have a particular dish you would like us to try, by all means feel free to make suggestions/bring the recipe.
If you are flying in, the nearest airport is University Park Airport, State College . PA . Their website is Universityparkairport.com. There are car rentals available at the airport, or I can probably provide transportation from the airport to the park.
NOTICE - cell service in the park is limited, so fair warning. Techies may experience withdrawal symptoms.
If you wish, bring along a favorite scary or funny movie in DVD form for movie night , as well as any games you'd like to play. There will be a number of choices for day excursions but no set schedule other than Relax !
Their website is http://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/BlackMoshannonStatePark/Pages/default.aspx
Hiking/ walking trails, canoe & boat rentals, swimming , fishing and bike riding are all offered so bring along appropriate footwear and gear ( fishing equipment, bike ) if you are interested in any of these activities.
Cabin 20 ( the former ski lodge- no it's not as glamorous as it sounds , lol) is on a private road with plenty of paved parking. It sleeps eight with one queen size bed, and three sets of bunk beds. A second cabin that sleeps six ( one queen size and two sets of bunk beds) has been reserved. Both cabin have full baths, kitchens and living rooms. Plan on bringing bedding, or a sleeping bag. If you are flying in and do not have space for bedding, let me know and I will provide it. Towels are not supplied by the Park so plan on bringing your own.
The cabins are reserved for June 1rst through June 7th. You may come for the weekend, or for the entire time , whatever fits your schedule. As we get closer to June, I WILL be asking for a firm commitment as to who is coming and for approximately how long, so I can get a better handle on meal planning and amount of food to have on hand. If you have any special dietary needs or food allergies, PLEASE let me know. And if you have a particular dish you would like us to try, by all means feel free to make suggestions/bring the recipe.
If you are flying in, the nearest airport is University Park Airport, State College . PA . Their website is Universityparkairport.com. There are car rentals available at the airport, or I can probably provide transportation from the airport to the park.
NOTICE - cell service in the park is limited, so fair warning. Techies may experience withdrawal symptoms.
If you wish, bring along a favorite scary or funny movie in DVD form for movie night , as well as any games you'd like to play. There will be a number of choices for day excursions but no set schedule other than Relax !
Monday, October 16, 2017
Hey CB friends
Hi all..just trying to figure this all out. I will be posting information on the June 1-7th gathering here in central Pennsylvania in 2018. The reservations have been made, and plans are in motion to have a meet and greet at Black Moshannon State Park . Most of you already have my home email, but for those of you that don't , I can be reached at Landscaper2u@verizon.net.
Talk to you soon, Aarrons (Don)
Talk to you soon, Aarrons (Don)
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