Custom Made Jeans

I wanted to tell everyone about a product I found.  My body type just is not conducive to buying designer jeans off the rack.  I have come up with what may be a solution for some.  www.makeyourownjeans.com  At about $64 dollars (including shipping from India) they are relatively inexpensive.  After ordering my first pair I was so pleased with them that I just ordered a 2nd pair to make some adjustments to length and rise, but overall a better fit than I can get off any rack.  Following their directions, you input your measurements, choose your style, fabric, pocket, and other details and less than a month later you receive a new pair of jeans. So when the 2nd pair comes, I will have a little more than $128 invested in a great pair of jeans. I can not guarantee you will love the jeans and I would definitely buy designer jeans off the rack if I could.  However, I am offering up this solution to those who may need another alternative.   I will give you a full report when the second pair arrives.  

Andy Warhol personally guaranteed everyone at least 15 minutes of fame-- what's your claim?

What are you famous for?

The Plinky question of the Day is a great one. I will have to think about this.

Growing Hops

The Trellis is done the Hops are in the ground.   We are growing 4 varieties on the trellis, Fuggle, Cascade, Sterling, and Nugget.   I will give you updates on their progress.  In the mean time we have an abundant crop of Hops growing on an obelisk in our side yard.   These Hops were planted about 3 seasons ago and they are going crazy. Last year we gave the crop to a friend who makes beer.  This year we will be brewing Sky Kings Malt Liquor.   I will give you updates on the home brew process as we voyage on this journey.  If you have any experience with home grown hops please share it with me.  Ladies, this is a great way to get your husband involved with the gardening and the composting.  The hops love a good rich compost.  He is so into it, he is even helping with the blog. 

Stuck in an elevator with Oprah

Oprah
The question of the day on Plinky is who would I not mind being stuck in an elevator with? I wouldn't mind being stuck in an Elevator with Oprah, so I could tell her how much I have enjoyed her show over the years and to besiege her not to alienate her audience that does not share her political views.
Note*** If I was down to my bikini size I probably would have said McDreamy!

Caprese Ensalata Hoagie with Meatballs and Pasta

Have you ever heard of a leftover spaghetti omelette? This sandwich is yet another use for leftover pasta. Last night we had pasta dinner with meatballs and a Caprese Salad recipe from my friend Betsy5alive.  Tonite we made Caprese Ensalata Hoagies with Meatballs and Spaghetti. To keep it healthy, we made them on whole wheat buns. The sandwich was grilled open faced, under a hot broiler until warm and the cheese was melted. Thanks "B" for the makings of a great sandwich. 

Twitter

What is Twitter?  Twitter is a form of social media like Facebook or MySpace only different.  It is a free social messaging and microblogging utility. Your tweets are limited to 140 characters.  You can send your own and read others updates, which are called tweets.  As a newbie in the social media world I am trying it out.  I don't tweet much yet, but I have certainly found a couple of tweeters that provide useful information. So I am inclined to stick with it for awhile.  I enjoy Facebook for posting photo's and looking at others photos.  Facebook is better for connecting with people you have not seen for a long time and those you have.  Twitter seems better for listening to new people with like interests and gathering information.  Twitter seems to have a lot of application for business. Please leave your comments and ideas about Twitter and other social networks.  

Follow your Favorite Blogs on Bloglovin'

BlogLovin' is a service that notifies you when there are new posts on blogs you love to read.  It saves you the time of having to go to the blog page to check for updates.  You can choose to have BlogLovin' email you with updates or you can sign in to get up dates.  Either way it makes keeping up to date with your favorite Blogs easy.  

Ancestory.com

Signed up for trial of Ancestory.com website.  Started last night.  My mom is working on her part of the family.  I am focusing on Al's family and my dad's family.  So far very interesting.  I especially like that more than one family member can be working on the project at one time.  

If anyone has had any experiences with this site or any other please let me know by leaving a comment.  

Book Review: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society

I loved this book.  Fast read.  Historical Fiction.  Tells of life on the Channel Island of Guernsey during and after the German occupation of World War II.  The story is told through a series of letters.  Totally adorable and believable characters.  

Composting update

Worms arrived while I was on Gulf Coast. My husband added them without counting them.  There were suppose to be 500. Hope I didn't get cheated and there were only 499!  Do you think they counted them before they sent them?  When I look in composter I don't see any worms.  They must be hiding. I keep turning mixture. I keep adding stuff in an attempt to get the right mix of green and brown.  Lots of coffee grounds, egg shells, fruit peels old lettuce ... etc.