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NATIONAL PICKLEBALL DAY

Today is August 8 and National Pickleball Day on the National Day Calendar to celebrate a popular paddle sport that continues to gain popularity. In the spirit of this new sport, we are sharing our curiosity and support for a game that is enjoyed by people of all ages.

Pickle ball is a paddle sport that combines tennis, badminton, and table tennis in one. If you have never played or witnessed a game of Pickleball, think Wiffle ball meets Ping Pong meets Tennis. But don’t let that description confuse you. The ball used is similar to a Wiffle ball, while the racket used is similar to a short tennis racket only solid like a ping pong paddle rather than webbed. Play happens on a court similar to that of a tennis court.

Even though the game combines three separate games, it is fairly easy to play. Two players each have a paddle, a plastic ball with holes, and a solid surface with a net. Players of the game serve the ball back and forth, similar to a game of tennis. Players also determine points similar to those found in tennis.

NATIONAL WHATABURGER DAY

Today is August 8 on the National Day Calendar and we are celebrating the rich history of fresh, made-to-order burgers on National Whataburger Day. This National Day celebrates Whataburger’s food, fans and employees, otherwise known as Family Members, who are the heart and soul of the brand.

For seven decades, Whataburger has been serving up bold flavors, extraordinary hospitality, meaningful community celebrations, charitable efforts, and passionate fan recognition. It’s a place where families gather, memories are made, and strangers become friends as they bond over great food. Whataburger is known for its 100% fresh, made-to-order burgers that millions of customers love to customize, just like they like it.

National Whataburger Day celebrates the employees, customers, and many contributions Whataburger makes to the communities it serves.

NATIONAL FROZEN CUSTARD DAY | August 8

NATIONAL FROZEN CUSTARD DAY

When it comes to scooping up a delicious celebration, National Frozen Custard Day on August 8 knows how to do it right. With a smooth texture and fresh flavor, frozen custard delights in many ways.

Similar to ice cream, frozen custard is made with eggs in addition to cream and sugar. The dessert comes in several flavors, too. Franchises and custard shops all across the country cater to perfecting this creamy dessert and all its delicious options. Mixing it up with toppings such as syrups, nuts and fruits, custard is another satisfying version of ice cream.

In fact, ice cream vendors, Archie and Elton Kohr invented frozen custard on Coney Island, New York in 1919. They found that adding egg yolks to ice cream created a smoother texture and helped the ice cream stay cold longer. On their first weekend, the Kohr brothers sold 18,640 cones on the boardwalk.

Its popularity grew in 1933 when frozen custard found a market at the World’s Fair in Chicago.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin became known as the unofficial frozen custard capital of the world.
The United States Food and Drug Administration requires frozen custard products to contain at least 10 percent milkfat and 1.4 percent egg yolk solids.
Because of the egg yolk, frozen custard must be carefully prepared.
Frozen custard is commonly prepared fresh at the place of sale.

SNEAK SOME ZUCCHINI INTO YOUR NEIGHBOR’S PORCH DAY

Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor’s Porch Day on August 8 offers gardeners a way to rid themselves of extra produce. For some, this day offers a way to rid their garden of an overproducing squash plant.

Did you know that zucchini was a fruit? Well, if you’re a gardener, you know this fact already. You also know that zucchini grows in abundance and is ready for harvest in August. Zucchini growers also know that one plant of zucchini allows you to share this wonderful treat!

Zucchini is also incredibly helpful with weight loss. The produce is low in calories, high in fiber, and full of water. As such, when you eat it, your tummy doesn’t feel empty. Hopefully, you are less likely to overeat. If your zucchini produces well, add it soups, salads, and baked goods.

@sheba2011

Temps were very nice today, no a/c and windows open. We are supposed to have rain all day Friday from the hurricane.🌧

Did some errands, ran to mom’s for a few things, came home and made dinner so I am ready to put my feet up.🦶 Wasn’t aware you were a great gymnast so you know how hard these performances are. You were also a tall gymnast so it was probably tougher. You go, girl!!🤸‍♀️ Kind of like me with the ice skating.

Enjoy the rest of your evening, sending cool hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

@taci

I am considering leaving Florida for good. Looking into renting a “pod” and having it delivered to our home in New England. The cost of living here is going up and getting homeowner’s insurance is skyrocketing. I read earlier where Citizens has said they are about to go “belly up” if there is a category 5 or more hurricane . All insurance handlers will add premiums to their customers if this occurs in order to save Citizens. Of course Citizens will do likewise. Homeowners who purchased a home in the $300k range may be paying $10,000 for their policy. Already I am seeing people on the East Coast relocating elsewhere. This is especially true for those in a high rise condo where they will have to fork out $60k or better for maintenance. Though they have the HOA fees to contend with, they still are responsible for their unit and whatever else is needed for their building. This is partly due to the maintenance that was not sustained as it should have been and it cost some lives when a high rise condo collapsed a few years ago. Instead of going after the builders or the owners of the high rise, the law makes it easier for the holders of the building (superintendents) to reassess the owners. Luckily, where we live our HOA covers maintenance of the clubhouse, roads, City water, cable TV, . We are responsible for the upkeep of our condo and making the necessary repairs. We are “snowbirds” who would arrive either in October or November and stay through May using the trip as a mini vacation where we stopped at our favorite haunts. The trip is about 1350 miles one way and the trip gets harder and harder every time. We could fly and that is something we could consider since the airport is 4 or 5 miles from us. Since we have two vehicles we could leave one North and the other in Florida. There is quite a bit to be considered. It will not be an easy decision.

@sheba2011

Hello Sheba 🌹,
Did you have a birthday? I think I missed it. My apologies, I hope you had a beautiful day. My wish for you is lots of health, lots of love, lots of happiness and laughter. Of course, got to have some money to live, so lots of money too😀. 🌹🌹🌹🎂🎂🎂🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎂🎂🎂🎂🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎂🎂🎂 I hope you feeling well and enjoying your walks with Poppy.

The Hibiscus flower is a beauti! Thank you.
We had an enormous amount of rain and wind. I thought it would be a day and it would be over. But the rain and wind lasted longer. Started late Saturday, all day Sunday and Monday. Monday morning was a hurricane outside. But hubby had to work, he had no choice but to go in.

He had taken the week before off sick. He wasn’t totally well yet, but went on and wore his mask. He came home absolutely exhausted. The same yesterday and with a terrible cough, today the same.

I am not letting my guard up. Cleaning, washing, and disinfecting everything.
So far so good, I have managed not to get sick.

Today we had a nice sunny day, but hot, hot, hot. The Sunset was quite beautiful. I have seen only one bunny since the storms.

Take care Sheba 🌹🌹

Sheba, Hope and Poppy had a good walk today. Glad someone’s weather is cooling down.
Hubs and I are planning our trip and our son will join for a week at the end since he works.
He will leave for a trip at the end of the month for a week. He is going to the same place we will begin our trip (He gave us the idea).
Watching some water sports today. They have been my favorite.

Oodie, I did see your post about flying and Storm Debbie. Florida really has a lot of heat and rain and storms in general. So many people moved there too. I watched some weather news on TV and hope you and hubs stay safe. Maybe you and hubs are ready for some MA weather and a lovely Autumn there. You have been in FL a long time. Do you think you will return to FL once you head North? Wishing you and hubs the best.
Understand how you feel about flying. It’s really changed over time too.

* oops

@sheba2011

Just finished with another roofer. He asked tons of questions and took pictures. He could not find where the leak was coming from. I don’t know if it was his way to say he didn’t want the job or something else. I did feel he was being totally honest and as he left he mentioned that if I saw water coming in to contact him immediately. But for now, he didn’t see any problems. I had used three plastic bins that Costco sold with the lids. These are a bit larger than I wanted, but the price swayed me. I used the bins to catch whatever was coming from the outside. When I checked the following morning the bins were bone dry. It was extremely hot and humid outside with temps in the 90s and 100% humidity. Sweat was pouring from both of us. I will be taking a shower before visiting hubby. Another thing to look at is the homeowner’s insurance which is now Citizens in Fl.. Just read where they will be going belly up if we get a huge storm. This means that we will be paying through the roof instead of the nose. I am beginning to think that heading North may not be a bad thing.

Watching the tropics again. Never a dull moment.