Morning has broken, it's the start of a new day



Good Morning my BT friends and buddies, Rise and Shine

Yes, very definitely, here comes morning, whether we want it to, or not.

Sometimes the sunrise in Bonaire is as pretty as the sunset....

Where are you all???????



I need more coffee

Good morning Jenni.

It's...

Carob Bean Day

Rumor has it that chocolate can restore the soul - or at least make you feel good. But, what about carob? Is it the "health food" chocolate of the world? When it comes to calories, sugar content and nutrition, there is very little difference. But, carob tastes sweeter than chocolate before they are processed. When you use carob in a recipe instead of chocolate, you can add less sugar.

CAROB NUT SQUARES

INGREDIENTS

1 cup chopped nuts
1 Tablespoon carob powder
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Tablespoon honey


DIRECTIONS

1. Put the nuts, carob powder and vanilla in a blender or food processor. Blend into a powder.

2. Add the honey and blend to make a stiff paste. OR dump the powder into a bowl and blend in the honey by hand.

3. Press the mixture into a small pan or onto a plate - about 1/2" thick. Chill in the refrigerator to harden. Cut into squares

ENJOY!

You gonna make me some, Annie?

Have you had carob? I have. Many years ago. Sometimes it was good, and sometimes not. And it does NOT hit the spot like chocolate does!!!

Scuba Doo. The follow up story. Annie B.

Scuba-Doo’s fooled you

READERS raved about the world’s first deep sea diving dog in yesterday’s Sun — dubbed Scuba-Doo — but the April Fool’s joke was on YOU!

Newshounds and TV crews phoned us asking for more details on terrier Hamish.

He was pictured wearing a wet suit and oxygen mask, supposedly diving on a reef.

But there was something a bit fishy about his owner’s name — Alf Lipoor. It is an anagram of April Fool!

The stunt was the brainchild of photographer Paul Watts, 33, who used computer wizardry to show Hamish diving.

Isn't it Bas's Birthday today? Lovely, gorgeous Bas with the Mini? Think it is. Where is the cake maker?

Happy Birthday Bas !!!

No Jenni I have never tried it. I don't eat much chocolate, seem to have gone right off it. I used to like eating cakes years ago, gone of them also. I like savory things now. Annie B.

Annie, that story you posted of the scuba dog really made me laugh.
I wondered if our friends across the pond were accustomed to the newspapers and radio entering into April Fool's Day, like they do here.

I thought it was a brilliant scam, and I sent it to a couple of diving friends of mine.

Oh what a beautiful morning, oh what a beautiful day!

Heart-hugs to my UK buddies. I got completely sucked in by the story of Hamish. I even looked closely at the diving shot and thought the leash looked a little peculiar but I didn't *get it*. What a riot. I ought to know better than to fall for a hoaxed picture.

I told you we got snow yesterday...

Brrrrrrrr!

Nevermind the last pic I posted. Need coffee?

I told you it snowed here yesterday... (hope Cecil didn't post this yesterday, I haven't read backwards yet.)

I've never been a fan of carob. I find it a little bitter. It has no caffeine - I think. People who avoid caffeine can still get that choco flavor when they need a sweet nibble.

Sergeant Major - ten-hut!

Good Morning All!! and what a lovely morning it is!
I have been up ALL night baking for Bas' birthday and I think it came out pretty good if I do say so myself!!

Happy birthday happy1.mid (1.1 k)

where'd he come from?

shares his birthday with the author of The Little Mermaid and the Ugly Duckling!

Hans Christian Andersen's Birthday

Freddie that is the bestest cake ever for Bas. Well done! I bet he will really really like it too.

I love the Ugly Duckling.

I used to believe I was one, until I started living with swans.

And now when I start telling myself I am an Ugly Duckling, I check out with my Swan Friends. I know I am a swan cos I am with swans. = You are all as lovely as me.

Well, I gotta go to work now. Have a lovely day you lot....

Jenni, I was thinking the same thing. There is a lot of wisdom in the Ugly Duckling story. Most of us start out thinking we're one of a kind and bottom of the barrel and then we grow into ourselves and realize that we're okay. It's just finding your place.



Well, kiddos, it's Hump Day and lunch with Dadz is on the agenda. We're taking a ride up towards UMASS and are going to check out a bison ranch.



Catch you on the flip-flop!

boy, that bird in that snow looks cold...i love chasing birds...mommy is in the shower, so i hopped on the puter to see if ben was here...he must still be sleeping...oops, she's getting out, i better go...annie, tell ben hi for me!

Chardy

Chardy come back!!! I want to play!!

hey sadie! back for a minute while mommy is getting ready for work! so you like to play in the water too! is your water cold? ours is about 52F i think (i heard mommy complaining to daddy that she wants to go diving but it's too cold for her)...what a woos!

If you people would have asked Sadie, Chardy or myself, we could have told you guys that picture of the westie under water was fake. We dogs prefer to breath through our nose. It is also hard to keep the mask cleared with all that hair around our face and our nose outside the mask.
There is a guy who has designed a bell (clear ball that fits over the dog's entire head) so the dog can dive with him.

Looks like this thread has gone to the dogs...LOL.

well, i got a minute to peek in and see if anyone was here...hi topkick! good thinkin' woody, i didn't believe that diving dog when i saw it either...well, gotta go take a nap...

NOW WHAT IS THIS??????

Chardonnay. My mommie has been on the puter all day so I couldn't use it. She hogs it all the time. Maybe Daddy will by me a puter of my own one day. I just wanted to tell you that you have stolen my heart. Luv Ben.

Hey Woody my man, I heard about that diving doggie with his head in a bubble.

Hi Jenni. Just had to kick the darn dawg off the puter. Looks like Slim to me, but I may be wrong. Annie B.

Is anybody out theeeeeeeeeere

Super-Duper Sunset this evening

hey gals sunsets are a comin!

Your dog looks like Slim? Or the ghostly thingy in my pic? LOL Do you think he was 'cleaning' the cam for us.

I think your doggy, Ben, might need therapy at this rate. He seems to be showing a high degree of codependency and relationship dysfunction with regard to Chardonnay, falling in love far too fast, and not managing to keep his boundaries. I am available 24/7 and in emergency situations.

annie, please tell ben hi for me here is one more pic to show him (i'm on the right) and my sister is on the left. i just LOVE boxes

Hi bluetang - yeh! Great sunsets!



You still there, Annie??

Falling asleep as I type. Gotta go to bed.

Night Night, See you all tomorrow.

nighty night jenni i think that maybe ben and chardy's folks need some counciling...letting their dogs on their computers!

Hey Jenni, When are you available for therapy. I'll send the dawg by Fed Ex. Night sleep well.

Nice Pic Chardonnay.



Ben don't know it yet, but he's going to the vet tomorrow for his yearly

I gotta go to bed too now. My eyes are so tired. See you all tomorrow. Annie B.

Got delayed. Now I really am off to my bed

But first, this amazing sunset


Night Night Johnboy

Whoops forgot this one. Night Jenni. Sweet dreams.

Hi everybody!! Had a busy day; couldn't chat. Caught the Richter pooch dropping by to say nitey-nite to all the other Pups,

Got your e-mail, Jenni. Thanks. Didn't get yours per usual,Annie. Sheesh! Jimmy sent something to your e-postman. Maybe he'll fix it. margarite

Thanks Margarite. Thank Jimmy too, and let's hope it does the trick. It's driving me nuts. I didn't think about contacting the postmaster. See you tomorrow. Annie B.

annie, your gif of the blanket nailed down is pretty funny...we each have our "own" blankets as i am a horrible cover stealer...he he