Saturday, June 05, 2010

Sunday Din-Din... a humorous true story! Also, a great "Sting" operation.

Cookie had a little lamb, little lamb,.......




Now Sir, before I get started with this BBQ'd Lamb Recipe, I wanna share a TRUE story bout a couple of very irritate'n woman-folk who hated hunting and hunters in general.

My wife and I were at a rather "posh" banquette several years back and we were seated with a bunch of folks we didn't know. It was during deer hunting season and myself and another gentleman at the table began talking about deer hunting.

As we exchanged hunting lies...er...ahh.. stories, it became very obvious that two women at the table were very upset about our topic of deer hunting, and eventually one woman, and then the other spoke up and rather nastily I might add, expressed their disdain and contempt for hunters and hunting, stating that the poor deer didn't stand a chance against a rifle/shotgun. Not knowing these women or the other folks at the table, nor wanting to put a damper on the festive mood of the banquette, myself and my conversation partner became silent (NOTE: a very rare occurrence fer Cookie), that is until all our entrees arrived at the table.

The first woman to have expressed her displeasure about hunting and hunters had ordered...are y'all ready...VEAL! The other woman had ordered...here comes...Lamb Chops!

I looked at the other gentleman, he returned my look, and we both simultaneously began laughing at the women while pointing to their plates. Shortly, as others at the table looked to see just what we were laughing and pointing at, and realized the hypocrisy on the part of both womenfolk, they joined in laughing and scoffing as well. Y'all shoulda seen the puzzled and angry looks that both those idiot women gave us.

I eventually asked the woman with Veal if she knew exactly WHAT veal was and, after a brief thought, she haughtily answered "Beef of some kind". It was at this point that I informed her that Veal was a very young calf, usually butchered between 6 months and one year old. I also informed her that the calf was always tethered with a very short leash so that it couldn't move very far, just between its small shelter and a few feet away, this way, the veal meat didn't get tough.

We then informed the other woman with the lamb that sometimes young lambs were kept captive in the same manner so that Lamb Chops are good and tender.

Except fer sporadic snickers here and there at the two dolts, there was complete silence at the table, then, slowly, a few other folks voiced there opinions regarding the fact that at least a deer can run away, or, it's in it's natural element, or the hunter can possibly miss his target whereas Veal Calves and Lambs...HAVE NO FREAKING CHANCE AT ALL. Someone (I think it may have been Cookie) uttered the words "G-D damned ignorant tree huggin Hypocrites".

Well Sir, the evening progressed nicely as the rest of us at the table sat back patting our full and contented stomachs, while the two particularly annoying, and now very embarrassed women simple sat staring angrily at their untouched plates of Veal and Lamb and undoubtedly went home somewhat hungry, and probably never ate Veal or Lamb again.

LESSON TO BE LEARNED: It always helps to know a little something about WHAT the hell yur talk'n about before ya engage yur mouth!!
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OK, now onto the BBQ'd (or grilled) Lamb entree;

This is a quick and simple way to make delicious lamb chops. The combination of flavors will make those who don't like lamb come back for more. Unfortunately, Cookie cain't take the credit fer this one, but I've found it very good in the past.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 10 lamb rib chops
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Place lamb chops in a shallow baking dish or resealable. Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, rosemary, honey, mustard, oregano, salt and pepper and pour over chops. Toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Preheat grill. Grill chops over a medium high heat for about 5 minutes per side on until browned to desired doneness.
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Ah Yes...my kinda "Sting" Operation....


Thursday, June 03, 2010

T'is Saturday, here be some good stuff! Cookie only uses the best when he cooks!!

But first, here be a type of funny Police Chase I'm glad I was never involved in. Ya might know it was a WOMAN driver!!



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..and Second....

MAJOR OOOPS!!



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Although this cooking product is extremely difficult to get because of a recent bad winter in Italy/Switzerland, Cookie will only use this Spaghetti when he cooks Italian!



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Hmmmm, I knew a gal like this once. I still limp to this day. She's now on her third husband!



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The following article was sent to me by both my good friend Sarah from down Texas way and my old High School bud, Ken Blanchard,

Thought for the Day!

The Prager Zeitung is a German newspaper in the Czech Republic issued weekly in Prague. It is the largest non-Czech newspaper published in the Czech Republic.
I may well infuriate some good friends but this is a really good summation of the US electorate, and right now, its exactly how I feel.

THIS SHORT MESSAGE REALLY SUMS IT UP AND SAYS IT ALL!!!

Some people have the vocabulary to sum up things in a way you can understand them.
This quote was translated into English from an article appearing in the Czech Republic as published in the Prager Zeitung of 28 April 2010 .

“The danger to America is not Barack Obama but a citizenry capable of entrusting a man like him with the Presidency. It will be far easier to limit and undo the follies of an Obama presidency than to restore the necessary common sense and good judgment to a depraved electorate willing to have such a man for their president."


"The problem is much deeper and far more serious than Mr. Obama, who is a mere symptom of what ails America. Blaming the prince of the fools should not blind anyone to the vast confederacy of fools that made him their prince.
The Republic can survive a Barack Obama, who is, after all, merely a fool.
It is less likely to survive a multitude of fools such as those who made him their president.”


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Watch out "Incumbents", whether Republicans, Dem's (in particular) or Independents, November is fast approach'n.....

For the sake of honesty, George W Bush was responsible for some of the things talked about here in this short ad. That's why I include Republicans in my philosophy of
"If'n yur an incumbent, yur outta there!!"




Gotta THANK "Charlie the Cop" fer that one.

"Just the Black Notes", and "Gee, Officer Krupke", and a Magic trick fer yur wife.

My friend "Fish" frum down Kentucky way sent me this video a few days back and I just now got around to viewing it. Now Sir, although I knew about the author of this beautiful song and what he did prior to writing it, I didn't know the ENTIRE story.

I have a musical background, and have always enjoyed this particular piece, as I'm sure many of you have. Take about 8 minutes of yur time, learn sumthin new and enjoy......I think it will amaze you.




A big COOKSHACK THANKS to "Fish" fer share'n this with us.
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Now Sir, on a lighter side, here be a skit frum West Side Story, a broadway musical I performed in several times (back in the day). BTW, FYI, I played "Baby John", the Social Worker.

"Gee, Officer Krupke"



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...and I understand that "The Chief" pulled this on his wife some years back. He still talks in falcetto....

Wednesday, June 02, 2010

Where the hell did the time go???

WOW! What a difference 48 years or so makes!!

I was recently over at my buddy Pat's blog and I left a comment regarding the fact that when I attended the Veterans Watch-Fire this past Memorial Day weekend and observed all these old WWII, Korean and Vietnam Vets, I asked myself,

"Who the hell are all these OLD GUYS?"

Then it hit me, "They are ME (as evidenced by the two photoygraffs below), and "The Chief", and Pat, as well as "Subvet"
at "Blowing Sanitary #1", and John over at "Old Soldier", and "Mushy" over at Mushy's Moochings.

And I cain't ferget some of my old "Bubblehead"(Submarine) shipmates like "Jay" over at Sleepy Eyed Whiners of the Deep, or "Bothenook" at "A Geezers Corner" nor Joel at "The Stupid Shall be Punished", and "Sonarman" at Submarines Forever, and "Vigilis" at Molten Eagle, and also a Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer over at "Dons_Mind".

One left, Myron, that very distinguished member of the elite Submarine Veterans group, "The Holland Club"

DAMN...When the hell did we get so old?? As Chester A Reilly would have said,

"What a revolt'n development this is!"


























Time ravages ALL OF US my friends, some harder than others...**Sigh**

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BITCHES TO THE END

The doctor, after an examination, sighed and said, "I've got some bad news. You have cancer, and you'd best put your affairs in order." The woman was shocked, but managed to compose herself and walk into the waiting room where her daughter had been waiting.

"Well, daughter, we women celebrate when things are good, and we celebrate when things don't go so well. In this case, things aren't well. I have cancer. So, let's head to the club and have a martini."

After 3 or 4 martinis, the two were feeling a little less somber. There were some laughs and more martinis. They were eventually approached by some of the woman's old friends, who were curious as to what the two were celebrating. The woman told her friends they were drinking to her impending end. "I've been diagnosed with AIDS." The friends were aghast, gave the woman their condolences and beat a hasty retreat.

After the friends left, the woman's daughter leaned over and whispered, "Momma, I thought you said you were dying of cancer, and you just told your friends you were dying of AIDS! Why did you do that?"

"Because I don't want any of those bitches sleeping with your father after I'm gone."

And THAT, my friends, is what is called, "Putting Your Affairs In Order."


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Women are like phones:
They like to be held, talked to, and touched often.
But push the wrong button and your ass is disconnected.
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The NEW Magnificent Seven!

With everything thats goin on around our borders and in Mexico, word has it that a new Magnificent Seven movie is on the horizon, and they're gonna go fight them thar Mexican drug dealers, smugglers, bandits and bad guys. The movie will be staring:

Barack Obama, Rahm Emanuel, Nancy Pelosis, Harry Reid, Barney Franks, Eric Holder and Joe Biden.

Yeah RIGHT!!

Sound On!


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...and along those lines, The Good The Bad and The Ugly staring:

Rahm Emanuel, Barney Franks and Harry Reid. You pick who's who!!

Wednesday Wanks, and a little patriotic nostalgia.

THE CURRENT & UPDATED LIST OF THE WORLD'S THINNEST BOOKS

THINGS I DID TO DESERVE THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE

by Barack Obama
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ALL MY BLACK GIRLFRIENDS

by Tiger Woods
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THINGS I LOVE ABOUT MY COUNTRY

by JANE FONDA & CINDY SHEEHAN Illustrated by Michael Moore
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MY CHRISTIAN ACCOMPLISHMENTS & HOW I HELPED AFTER KATRINA

by Rev Jesse Jackson & Rev Al Sharpton
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THINGS I LOVE ABOUT BILL

by Hillary Clinton
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Sequel: THINGS I LOVE ABOUT HILLARY

By Bill Clinton
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THINGS I CANNOT AFFORD

by Bill Gates
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THINGS I WOULD NOT DO FOR MONEY

by Dennis Rodman
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THINGS WE KNOW TO BE TRUE

by Al Gore & John Kerry
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AMELIA EARHART'S GUIDE TO THE PACIFIC
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A COLLECTION of MOTIVATIONAL SPEECHES

by Dr. J. Kevorkian
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TO ALL THE MEN WE HAVE LOVED, BEFORE

by Ellen de Generes & Rosie O'Donnell
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GUIDE TO DATING ETIQUETTE

by Mike Tyson
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THE AMISH PHONE DIRECTORY
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MY PLAN TO FIND THE REAL KILLERS

by O J Simpson
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HOW TO DRINK & DRIVE SAFELY

by Ted Kennedy
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MY BOOK OF MORALS

by Bill Clinton

with introduction the Reverend Jesse Jackson

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AND, JUST ADDED:

My Complete Knowledge of Military Strategy

by Nancy Pelosi
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Remember this lesson

The last four letters in American.........I Can

The last four letters in Republican........I Can

The last four letters in Democrats.........Rats

End of Lesson

Test to follow in November.
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Hmmmm. Even though my basic philosophy fer this upcomin November election is, "If yur an incumbent, yur outta there.", maybe this guy is an exception.


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This next presentation appeared on TV 13 days after I joined the Syracuse Police Department. Have never forgotten it. It's sad how many have.... **Sigh**

Anyone out there recall this particular TV show??

Pay attention to his LAST sentence, which was strangely prophetic!

Tuesday, June 01, 2010

Aaahemmm, and, a short, but beautiful video with a question fer y'all!







Excuse me folks, BUT, with all the absolute extreme BULLSHIT I had to go through with "Echo Commenting" to get my comment section up and running PROPERLY, the least ways y'all could do is use it ever now and agin!

The Cookshack thanks you.
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Monday, May 31, 2010

Just some thoughts of mine, and, an Interesting Kodachrome film of VJ Day, 1945, Hawaii

But first, "Obama at the Bat". Based on "The mighty Casey at the Bat". Love it!



Gotta give a big old Cookshack THANKS to "fish" frum down Kentucky way fer that one....
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How to stop the leak in the Gulf....




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VJ Day, Honolulu Hawaii, August 14, 1945 from Richard Sullivan on Vimeo.

MEMORIAL DAY 2010.

My good friends Susan & Gayle Gertson from Eagle Lake, Texas, who's son Clint gave ALL for this great country, sent me this very appropriate and moving video for Memorial Day...I'd like to share it with y'all. You might just want to have a tissue or two handy.

So, as y'all enjoy the FREEDOM and camaraderie of this day (unlike our *&%$#@#* of a President), remember these fallen Heroes. Any Veteran, or his/her family watching this will relate....





Clint Gertson.

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Memorial Day Watch-Fire t'night....Stop by! A Message fer HP!




Well Sir, been a busy week here at the Cookshack, hence, I ain't been a bloggin much this week, but I guess some of y'all mighta noticed that.

Tonight is the annual Memorial Day Watch-Fire at the New York State Fairgrounds off of Route 690, west of Syracuse,NY. If'n yur gonna be in the area, whether yur a veteran or not, stop by and get acquianted with a great group of Vets and their families. Just follow the signs! Last year several thousand folks participated and there is plenty of FREE parking.

BTW, if'n some of y'all do stop by, bring any of your old US Flags for proper disposal.

Please folks, unlike our illustrious pinhead of a President who isn't going to Arlington for a time honored ceremony, remember exactly WHAT this weekend is really all about, Cookie
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...and a Message from our Military fer Hewlitt-Packard



Thanks "Chief" fer send'n us that...