Guest bartender aboard Istaboa.
Codi from Austin
Big night!
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Monday, April 15, 2013
Today's Pic
and a story...
Kinda looks to be sitting low in the stern, we thought.
I remember the first time we saw the above vessel. She was on a mooring ball at Sunset Bay in Stuart, Fla. and appeared to be taking on water. We thought it prudent to bring her to the attention of the folks in charge of the mooring field so they could investigate, but we soon found out, that's how she floats.
Over our few years at Sunset bay we heard many stories about this boat and talked with Rose, who gave us a little background about the boat and their life aboard, but never with Steve, the Captain and owner. We saw him often as he was was frequently and tirelessly running back and forth in his skiff transporting parts and assorted mechanical oddities, but we never struck up a conversation and never got to know him. He was and probably still is a quiet fellow; and as we suspected, they're quite an interesting couple.
Mel found an article today and forwarded it to me.
Steve Cummings has been messing around boats his entire life. All kinds of boats. His current work-in-progress adventure is Silent Thunder, a 65-foot former Army T-Boat, where he and his wife Rose make their home.
Living on the west coast of Florida, the couple was ready for a lifestyle change – they wanted to spend time on the water again. They searched far and wide to find the perfect vessel.
“We wanted a big, roomy boat at a reasonable price,” said Steve. “I figured we would have to do a lot of work on anything we found which suited us.”the rest of the article here>>> Cummings Brings Army T-Boat Back to Life
Their search ended in November, 2008 in Hempstead, North Carolina where they found T-Boat 453, then named Cormorant.
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Pan Seared Scallops
Ingredients
1 to 1 1/4 pounds dry sea scallops, approximately 16
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Remove the small side muscle from the scallops, rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry.
Add the butter and oil to a 12 to 14-inch saute pan on high heat. Salt and pepper the scallops. Once the fat begins to smoke, gently add the scallops, making sure they are not touching each other. Sear the scallops for 1 1/2 minutes on each side. The scallops should have a 1/4-inch golden crust on each side while still being translucent in the center. Serve immediately.
1 to 1 1/4 pounds dry sea scallops, approximately 16
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Remove the small side muscle from the scallops, rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry.
Add the butter and oil to a 12 to 14-inch saute pan on high heat. Salt and pepper the scallops. Once the fat begins to smoke, gently add the scallops, making sure they are not touching each other. Sear the scallops for 1 1/2 minutes on each side. The scallops should have a 1/4-inch golden crust on each side while still being translucent in the center. Serve immediately.
Today's Pic
Man... What a night!
(You dog lovers will understand)
Up all night long with Little Mud. He's having a reaction to a new flea preventative, Parastar Plus, and been acting as if he's lost his mind. guess he has. He keeps running around in circles, growling, and trying to scratch and bite the spot of application which is between his shoulder blades where he can't reach. The itch/burn must be pretty bad because he's actually a tough little guy. Numerous baths to remove the Parastar has not worked. Puppy tranqs and antihistamines? Nope.
Now, he really appreciates us humans with our long fingers and thumbs. He looks at us beseechingly; pleading with his eyes for a scratch of the impossible to reach itch. (Hmm... Think I read that line in Penthouse Forum back in the 70s)
Time and no sleep is the answer, we hope.
I could go into a Vet and Parastar rant, but, too tired. I will say that there is now a generic Frontline Plus that's identical and much less expensive than the original and Parastar.
Think I may try a puppy tranq.
Cheeerzzz..zzz...,
Istaboa
Friday, April 12, 2013
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Today's Pic
Is a video, two actually, by a band from Atlanta... One of the best I've heard in a while.
Little Tybee
If you have slow net, sorry... They're worth the bandwidth if you have it.
I Wonder Which House The Fish Will Live In
There is an ad for Hilton/Hampton, but because they're longtime and very loyal customers, please watch.
Check 'em out here >> Little Tybee
Meanwhile, as I write this... the storm is moving into River City and putting on quite a show.
Predicted 30˚ drop in a 2 hour span of time.
Should be some bright lights over the river tonight.
Cheers,
Istaboa
Little Tybee
If you have slow net, sorry... They're worth the bandwidth if you have it.
I Wonder Which House The Fish Will Live In
There is an ad for Hilton/Hampton, but because they're longtime and very loyal customers, please watch.
Check 'em out here >> Little Tybee
Meanwhile, as I write this... the storm is moving into River City and putting on quite a show.
Predicted 30˚ drop in a 2 hour span of time.
Should be some bright lights over the river tonight.
Cheers,
Istaboa
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
All The Way From Memphis... Baby!
and "The" House was rocked in DC.
White House rocks to sounds of Memphis soul
Yes, the President spent some of your tax dollars to bring Memphis' finest to the White House...
And we appreciate it.
Article here>>> Memphis is in the "House"
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