Totally Irrirated...

So just to fume a bit...

I totally hate it when you donate to someone's cause...and do not get a thank you, a kiss my @ss, or even a Fuke U...

Just a little acknowledgement would be nice.

Special Olympics

Signed Up to participate in the Denver Oyster Adventure Race...as part of the race need to raise some money for the kids...

Help a girl out...

you can give on-line ***HERE***

Team Name: "Formidable Scent"

Gotta love a team name that expresses stinch...

Back from South Africa

So we are back from South Africa...Joel got home on Sunday, July 7...but I stayed an extra 5 days and didn't get home until Thursday, July 11. Had to help out my co-workers there.

I will try and get the pictures posted as soon as I can...but lots to do at work after being gone 2.5 weeks.

Yummy Veggie Corn Pie Recipe...

For all those that have wanted this since the Wild West Relay...


Ingredients
Salsa: 2 1/2 cups chopped tomato
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeño pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Pie: 1 1/4 cups crushed fat-free saltine crackers (about 35 crackers)
3 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 large egg white, lightly beaten Cooking spray
1 1/4 cups fat-free milk, divided
2 3/4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 5 ears)
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
3 tablespoons chopped ripe olives
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten 1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Preparation
Preheat oven to 400°.
To prepare the salsa, combine the first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl.
To prepare the pie, combine crackers, cheese, butter, and 1 egg white in a medium bowl. Toss with a fork until moist; reserve 2 tablespoons. Press the remaining cracker mixture into bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 5 minutes; cool on a wire rack.
Combine 1 cup milk, corn, sugar, and onion salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes. Combine 1/4 cup milk and flour in a small bowl; gradually add to corn mixture. Cook until thick (about 1 minute); remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup onions and olives. Combine 2 egg whites and the egg in a small bowl; gradually add to corn mixture. Pour into prepared crust, and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cracker mixture and paprika.
Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until the center is set.

South Africa Planned...

Finally we have our trip to South Africa figured out...at least until we get there.

20 June - Leave on Plane out of DEN
21 June - Arrive in J'Burg and Drive to Jan's Cabin
22 June - AM Jan's Cabin; 13:00 Check in for Rhino hiking/camping in Kruger
23 June - Rhino Walking Tour
24 June - Rhino Walking Tour
25 June - Rhino Walking Tour until 11:00; Back to Jan's
26 June - Toodling around Kruger and Jan's
27 June - Leave Jan's and drive through Swaziland to Santa Lucia
28 June - Santa Lucia
29 June - Drive to Durban and toodle around; Fly to Cape Town
30 June - Joel Golfing; Melody Working in Port Elizabeth
1 July - Cape Town
2 July - Cape Town and Wine Country
3 July - Wine Country
4 July - Fly to J'burg for touring
5 July - Touring J'burg...Fly back to USA @ 18:00

My new mailbox in Severance...

Presidential Fitness Test

For all you out there that remember the presidential fitness test in grade school...

http://www.adultfitnesstest.org/adultFitnesstestLanding.aspx

Now you can get your adult version.