Monday, Monday

Now that we are officially retired it really doesn't matter what day it is.  As a matter of fact we seem to be asking each other quite frequently, "what day is it"?  The days fly by and all of a sudden the month has too.

On this Monday I am making glazed doughnuts for the McCleaft Men and anyone that is there for coffee and catch up on the town news.  The guys sure enjoy meeting at Ed's Garage but why not, they offer some good conversation and laughs.  Just what we all need.  So today they will get a "little sweet" to make them sweeter!  I can remember when Bob Ahl had the same garage when I was growing up.  Even back then it was a meeting place for the Shinglehouse men.  I guess we can say it's a "townsmen tradition".  Nice to see some things never change.  Quite sure some of the guys there today had dads, grandpas or other family members that stood in the same spot so many years ago, 1960's and 70's.  Makes me happy just thinking of the ones I can pull up from my memory bank and see them standing there in a line facing our busy intersection.  I'm sure they didn't want to miss a thing.  A car going by back then was exciting.  From Scuff, Stan, Glen and the others we all grew up together.  One of the things I love about our small area, friends of a lifetime. Oh you know the saying, "if walls could talk", we might learn some shocking news!  Probably better left to stay tucked away with the men that have left this earth.

 Back to Bob Ahl, he was married to a school teacher most of us older "kids" were lucky enough to have or know, Eileen Ahl.  She still lives in Shinglehouse.  Bob was one of the most dedicated sports fans in Shinglehouse. Writing of Bob brings back memories of many men that were dedicated and loved our local teams.  Bob, as many of them had one of those voices to make you set up and listen to.  I love hearing someone give the ump or refs the old one, two.  My husband umpired high school B.B. for years and nothing made me laugh more than to hear the ump, coach, player and fan go at it.  To me it's what puts the excitement in a game and crowd.  Now a days it is frowned on.  I guess some of us are very lucky to have watched or played a team sport back in "the good old days".  Here's to Bob and thinking of him leaning on the right field fence and keeping everyone attentive to the game.

Another cancelled Varsity Baseball game, looks like a take my time to fix supper and go see my Knitting/crochet gals. If you live near we are always happy to teach a beginner or learn from an experienced crafter.........♥ Pass it On ♥ 

How many times can I walk by?

Here is the raised/glazed doughnut recipe:  It makes 24
*Scald and cool 1 1/2 cups of milk
*dissolve 2 pkgs of yeast in 1/3 cup warm water
*In a large bowl put milk, 1/2 cup melted butter, 1/2 cup white sugar,1 tsp salt and 2 beaten eggs.  Stir in 2 cups of flour and yeast mixture.  Add 3 more cups of flour.  Put on floured board and knead for a few minutes.  Place in greased bowl, turn once, cover and let raise until double in size.

* Roll out to 1/2 - 1 inch thick, cut out doughnuts, cover, let raise for 30 min.  Fry in hot oil turning once.  while still warm dip in glaze. 
*Glaze recipe: 2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tsp. vanilla, 1/4 cup melted butter and enough milk to make a thin glaze.

 ♥ Don't forget to make doughnut holes...........for the walk by and grab snack.  What could be better for a refuel to keep us moving?  ♥