Luke Bryan

 

This morning I thought to turn on the television for some background noise since my Noisemaker is not around yappin'.  I got busy with my baking and then I thought to turn to the CMT channel.  Holy Smucksville, I just return to my baking and who comes on the channel - Luke Bryan.  He is wailing out that song Drunk On You.  I have never seen a video by him, but I was sure glad to have viewed this one.  Oh my, Luke he can move; I fluttered at him and said, Oh Luke.  I should have made a note to Noisemaker to pick the cd Tailgates & Tanlines but I forgot.  Probably just as well as he may have returned home with Abba, god help me. 

Let's Go

Join me, let's go dancing.  I got my Dingo boots on...giddy up.

 

I am truly loving my day.

John Prine - Springfield

 

John Prine

Springfield - August 24th, 2012

Thank you Patti Parker for the photo.

 

Let the party begin!  My Noisemaker has hit the road - I have several days a rolling of music, peace and quiet.  Well peace and quiet from the Noisemaker.  Currently, I am listening to John Prine - Lost Dogs.  That numbers song...Ain't Hurtin' Nobody. 

...Perfectly crafted popular hit songs never use the wrong line

You think that waitress could get my order right the first time...

 

Lost Dogs is one of my favorite John Prine cds.  Yesterday, my brother and I sang a few John Prine tunes ...it was so much fun - the songs all get tossed in and we mix and blend them up - we have our own little studio ~ it is called a telephone.  The telephone studio.

 

Here we go - Lake Marie.  For Tom Reynolds and BOT (Bev).  Hit it John, I loved it when he brought out that white guitar. 

...we were standing, standing by peaceful waters

standing by peaceful waters

whoa wha oh wha oh, whoa wha oh wha oh

whoa wha oh wha oh

peaceful waters, standing by peaceful waters

ah baby we gotta go now...

That's The Way That The World Goes 'Round - John Prine

A most wonderful day, I have had.  My niece gave birth this morning to a daughter, Addison Raine - 8 lbs. 4 oz.  My brother called to give me the news and of course, we got on to Prine. 

I did try to call him after Prine with Janis - and my new friend - her husband, Brett - remember, we all attended Prine - Vancouver - May 5th, 2012.  My calls were not answered, my brother does not answered his telephone, I leave messages.

Today he dialed up to me, to relay that once again, he is a Grampa.  He is very proud.  I was so happy for him, I could tell in his voice - he was elated.

Oh my, we chatted - lip flapped until his telephone failed.  We Prined.  We sang together, That's The Way That The World Goes 'Round.  We laughed.  My brother and I seem to have some -not special- ability to blend songs.  We seem to mix songs together, it comes out great - we sang them to each other today.  Then, the leaking faucet.  I tear up very quickly - don't I - Janis.  lol

Tomorrow is my Prine Day.  Noisemaker is off on vacation, I am thankful - I want peace/quiet/Prine/music - anything that strikes up my fancy I will do.  I love days like that - and I love a day when a birth happens - happens in my family - it is special.
 

Ready To Split

Yikers and Holy Smucksville - this is the biggest log Noisemaker has ever attempted to split.  Split, it did - about 20 fine pieces of wood - to which he has nicely stacked - for the cold, cold winter.  This piece is a wooden heart.

 

The fall weather will soon be upon us.  I love autumn weather as I do spring, I love the cycle.

 

5 more days to peace, music, and John Prine!  

 

 

...In My Life...

As I lay in bed last night listening to the radio, I came across - CBC Radio - Randy Bachmans' Vinyl Tap - this is a good program.  I am glad to receive when I can.  I heard the most beautiful adaption of the Lennon/McCartney ~  In My Life, I actually teared up.  In the background the chords/music were of The Beatles, I do not know how a producer (George Martin?) slammed this together.  On top of the music is Sean Connery speaking the words to ...In My Life..

It was beautiful.

For those who are not are dial up, I would highly recommend a visit to youtube or whatever it is you do there and have a listen to the version of Sean Connery, In My Life.

...all these places have there moments
with lovers and friends I still can recall
some are dead and some are living
in my life I've loved them all...
John Lennon/Paul McCartney - In My Life

John Prine - Springfield

John Prine

Springfield, Missouri

August 24th, 2012

 

Photo - Thank you so much Donna Laurent Palmer

 

What an evening it must have been.  Donna and her grandson, Mason attended the concert.  The opening act - Cobb Brothers.  In this picture they are singing~Paradise!

The Butterfly

Can you see it?

Beautiful, isn't it.

 

After I took the photo of the sunflowers, I stopped to chat with Lydia.  I did not realize my seasonal neighbors were outside; I thought it was just Lydia and I.  I said to Lydia - you are swaying to the left Lydia...why is that - was Donald nearby?  I started to sing Donald and Lydia written by John Prine.  I hear my neighbor say...does she talk back to you?  I replied, well of course she does, Lydia will talk to anyone.  He laughed.  I went over and lip flapped with him and his family.  On the way home, I saw this beautiful butterfly - brown/yellow and blue polka dots.  Ya gotta love them dots just as ya gotta love John Prine!

 

 

 

Sunflowers

Brown/Orange/Yellow Sunflower - not a great picture, I will take another when the sky is blue.  The sunflower is about 7 feet high, it is one of my favourites.

Yellow Gem (that is not the name, only what I refer to it as) sits just below the sunflower pictured above.  So sweet.

 

I purchased a packet of sunflower seeds, it said 'assorted' so I had no idea what type I would get.  Some are still in bud stage and I do hope that the frost does not come too soon.  I would like to have them all blossom so the birds could come and have a feast.

 

Bean Casserole (All Day Cassoulet)

 ~ serves 10

1 1/2 pounds (750 g) Polish Sausage - 1/4 thick slices - 6 mm
2 x 14 oz. (398 ml) cans Pork & Beans
2 x 14 oz. (398 ml) cans Kidney Beans
1 x 14 oz. (398 ml) can Lima Beans, drained
3 cups (750 ml) shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup (125 ml)  Assorted Bell Peppers (green/red/yellow)
1 Medium Onion, chopped
1 can Tomato Soup
1/4 cup (60 ml) Rogers Syrup (golden, thick syrup)
1/2 tsp (2 ml) Pepper
1/2 tsp (2 ml) Dried Mustard

Combine all ingredients and place in 4L greased casserole.  Cover and bake at 225F (110C) for 8 - 10 hours.  Garnish with shredded cheese.

Notes:  You can also do this in a slow cooker; which is the method I prefer.  You can vary your cans of beans to use - just be certain to have 5 - 14 oz. cans.  You can use wieners instead of sausage.  Freezes excellent.  Enjoy.

This is the recipe I wrote of the other day, I cannot believe I have not posted this previously, but ding, ding, I could not find it; hope you all try it out and enjoy your Bean Casserole as much as Noisemaker and I do!    

Prine Count Down Is On!

Thank you for the photo Martin Doherty.

John Prine - Ireland

Oh, isn't this just lovely, lovely John Prine.  How nice would it be to sit in a beer parlor in Ireland and listen to John Prine.

Trust me, come August 30th bright and early, I'll be celebrating John Prine - only ten more days to go!  Noisemaker is off to the ocean shores, I opted for solo mountain time.  Enjoyment, peace, and quiet I shall have.  There will only be my headphones, John Prine, and I.  I will treasure the moments -  well, perhaps hours or days.  I know that when I take the fancy for music, music it shall be! I started to make a list.  John Prine, Bruce Springsteen, oh my if I could snatch on to that Luke Bryan cd, god help the neighborhood. 

I have a dvd list and a cd list.  Noisemaker has to write down how I am to work the television dvd/sound system.  I only know where the headphone jack is to go. 

Don't get me wrong here, I will miss my Noisemaker but time alone with my music well, it is a special treasure.  There will be lots of seasonal folks around and my fine neighbor down the way to help me out shall I require assisting. 

Speaking of my fine neighbor (his name is Gary B.), I took him over some of my Bean Casserole the other day.  Oh geez, he loved it.  Just prior to delivering to Gary B. I called to my seasonal neighbor to come and have some.  He replied, but I do not like beans - I said - well, you have not tried this, take it home and try it.  The next day he comes back and tells me, I like that.  I best check, I think I have the recipe posted here, but if not I will post along shortly.

Ten Days to Prine/Music/Peace

Countdown is On