STARS OF WASHINGTON
 
January 9th, 2007
#7-003
 
 
Dear Friends ...
** Shared by June Liles, Former Grand Representative of WA in NC
 

 

 
NEWS FROM OUR WORTHY GRAND PATRON ...
 

 

 

     The location of the Official Visit of the Worthy Grand Matron to Olympic and Poulsbo Chapters on Thursday January 11th has been relocated.  Due a broken water pipe at the Masonic Center in Bremerton, the event has been moved to Warren G Harding Masonic Hall, 3rd Ave & Hostmark St in Poulsbo.  The time will remain the same.  Hope to see you on Poulsbo

 

    Thanks

** Terry Wiggins, WGP

 

    Unless I have my wires crossed ... which has been known to happen ...  The cancelled OV of Maple Leaf Chapter from November will be held tomorrow evening in Bellingham at 7:30 PM.  
 
 
NEW GRAND REPRESENTATIVES ...
 
    It was with love and pleasure that I was able to present to Pam Armagost from Welcome Chapter her Grand Representatives Appointment last night .  It was to Florida and she and I both had a few tears and we served as Worthy Matrons together in '94-96 as Beauties and Ladies in Red.  Our WGM also was a Beauty.  She was very very surprised.
** Pat Amdahl, Grand Martha
Cards:
 
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    Grand Martha, Pat Amdahl traveled to Crown Chapter in West Seattle on Thursday, January 4th to present Nancy Boivin with her Grand Representative of New Brunswick commission. 
** WWGR
Cards:
8814 - 36th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98126
    YAHOO is in order, too!  Nancy was one of our Super Star Deputy Instructors.  Way to go girl!!!
 
 
OES CHAPTERS CALENDAR
(as taken from your Ode Cards ... includes everything, hopefully!, except Official Visits and those are listed in the Masonic Calendar.  It has been suggested that I highlight all the Chapters on the Westside one color and on the Eastside another color.  Let me know if you like this arrangement.  The Cascades will be the dividing point!)
 
Reminders ...  January 15th - 31st, 2007
 
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Monday, January 15th ... (3rd Monday)
 
Tuesday, January 16th  ... (3rd Tuesday)
 
Wednesday, January 17th   ... (3rd Wednesday)
 
Thursday, January 18th  ... (3rd Thursday) ...
 
Saturday,  January 20th ... (3rd Saturday) ...
 
Sunday, January 21st ... (3rd Sunday)
 
Monday, January 22nd  ... (3rd Monday)
 
 
Tuesday, January 23rd  ... (4th Tuesday)
 
Wednesday, January 24th ... (4th Wednesday)
  • Afton Chapter, Marysville ... Stated Meeting; Obligation Night; Sports Night; Men's Night!  Serving:  All Chapter men.  Chair:  Larry McDonough & Dale Smith.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Century Chapter, Issaquah ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Chapter Dress; Honor Star Points.  Honor Night for Pattie Parker, Dandy Diplomat Deputy Instructor.  Refreshments:  JoAnne Ernst.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Evergreen Chapter, Goldendale ... Potluck for Hospice (donation). Chairs:  Paul & Barbara.  6:30 PM.  Stated Meeting. Time:  8:00 PM. 
  • Illihee Chapter, Toppenish ... Stated Meeting; Initiation; Men's Night.  David Wells, Chairman.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Pine Tree Chapter, Kettle Falls ... Stated Meeting; Initiation.  Refreshments:  Georgie Hartwig & Jerry Hirsch.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Tacoma Chapter ...    Stated Meeting; Top 8 Honor Night; Hippie Theme; Short Form; Hippie Attire.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
 
Thursday, January 25th ... (4th Thursday)
 
Friday, January 26th ... (4th Friday)
  • Doric Chapter, Seattle ...  Serve King County PM & PP Lunch at Greenwood.  Chairman:  Sandy McAmmond, WM. 
 
Saturday, January 27th ... (4th Saturday)
  • Occidental Chapter, Ballard ... NWPDI Luncheon, Noon.
 
Sunday, January 28th ... (4th Sunday)
  • Corinthian Chapter, Tacoma ... Bingo or Bunko; Sauerkraut & Bratwurst.  Chairs:  Marianne Fletcher & Kathleen Mitchell. 
 
Monday, January 29th ... (5th Monday)
  • Guiding Star Chapter, Sumner ... Honor Top 8.  Time:  7:30 PM.   
 
Wednesday, January 31st ... (5th Wednesday)
  • Maple Chapter, Castle Rock ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Honor all Chapter Marthas.  Serving:  Worthy Matron.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
Disclaimer "Calendar of Events like the weather, is subject to change"
 
 
MESSAGES FROM MY MAILBOX ..
 
Sadness ...
    We ask for strength and comfort for our Sister Darlene and Brother Terry Wiggins as they deal with the passing of her father.  We know that he has entered into that land from which there is no returning, but we know that he is living again in our Holy Father's Mansion ... a mansion designed by memories, built by love, and lighted by faith. 
Cards:
Darlene & Terry Wiggins
3102 - 25th Ave CT SE
Puyallup, WA 98374
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Update on MWGP Bill Owen ...
     The latest note from Sister Barbara Benton, MWGM on Brother Bill.....Prayers answered....YEAH!!!!
Bear Hugs, Linda
** L:inda Hattrick, Worthy Grand Esther
     Hoorah!  Bill is on solid foods and is in room 305, Mercy Hospital, 4300 West Memorial, OKC, OK. 73120; room phone #405-486-8305.  He's expecting to go home very shortly!  I plan to send flowers from the General Grand Chapter Officers to his home to welcome him back! 
    Luv' ya', Barbara
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   Sisters and Brothers, I talked with Evelina tonight (Sunday). Bill is in a private room and doing very well. He may go home in a couple of days. Prayers work, keep praying
Star Love,
** Alma Rambo, PM, Siloam Chapter # 463, Oklahoma City, OK GGC
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Place to be ...
Hi Everyone,
    Just to let you know there will be a Grand Representative commission given at Centralia January 9, 2007 at 7:30 PM.
Heritage Love
** Gen Cooley, Grand Adah
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Another place to be ...
    Hello Everyone 
    Place to be Thursday night 1-11-07 - Pyramid 7:30 PM...
    Hope to see you there.
** Jill Okicich, Grand Esther
 

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Update on JP MWGP Loyal Stark ...
Sister & Brothers,
    Our Grand Secretary informed me that Brother Loyal Stark had been in the hospital for a hernia operation. Does anyone have any information on how he is doing?
** Alana Farrell, Worthy Grand Matron, Friendship-Victoria #54 (Adah), Chambly, Quebec, Canada GGC
 
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
    An update on Loyal. He did have a hernia operation on December 21st. He is doing fine now and feeling much better with each day. He has been walking around the block the last few days and has a check up with the doctor tomorrow. I told him it was his thank you for carrying and lifting luggage during our travels. He will be anxious to get back to the golf course but only when the doctor says he can.
    Thank you for inquiring about him.
Fraternally,
** Joan Stark, PM, Castro Valley Chapter #294, Castro Vallley, CA GGC
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Prayers needed ...   
    I meant to send this email on Friday, but it's just getting done (shame on me).
    I learned on Friday from a neighbor of Ray & Zesta's that Ray slipped and fell last Saturday (Dec. 30th) and hurt his back.  I just got off the phone with Zesta to get the details.  It happened when he was going out to get the mail, and slipped on some black ice.  He was taken by aid car to the Auburn hospital where he spent two days, and X-rays were taken.  He was then discharged to go home, and "take it easy" - with a RX for pain meds; he was also to see his personal physician right away.  He saw his doctor on Wednesday which was when the doctor "finally" got a report from the Auburn hospital, which showed 2 "broken" vertabrae.  They were upset that the Hospital hadn't faxed the report before that, but Ray's doctor did say there was really nothing to do but take the pain pills and wait for the vertabrae to heal themselves. He sees his doctor again on Tuesday (Jan. 9th). 
    But typical Ray - yesterday (Jan. 6th) he went to Lodge Installation  for Western Cascade, as he was Installing Secretary.   His doctor said it probably wouldn't do any good to tell him not to go - now there's a man who really knows Ray - but that we was not to lift anything more than a pencil.  Today has been a bad day, and Zesta figures he should have stayed home yesterday.  The pain meds, of course, make him sleepy and are also affecting his appetite so he doesn't want to eat much.
    Zesta is feeling somewhat depressed over all of this -- like she said, she depends on Ray for so much.  I offered to run errands, etc, but she said they were OK.  They have had a few visitors and some phone calls, which they really appreciate.  Please keep them in your prayers.  Thanks.
    Cards and calls can go to:
        Ray & Zesta Limbo    
        1378 Maple Drive
        Enumclaw, WA 98022
        Phone:  360-825-4835 
** Judy Nielsen, Secretary, Crystal Chapter #68
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Penguins
    TO keep warm during Antarctica's freezing temperatures, emperor penguins huddle together in large groups.  Once the penguins on the inner circle are warm, they move to the outer edges allowing their fellow penguins a chance to share the warmth of the circle. 
    NOTE:  We talk of friendship ... but can you honestly say that you would move to the freezing outside to let another warm up?  Maybe we should take lessons from the penguin in the true meaning of friendship and family! 
    I like the part about the female laying the egg and the male incubating it.  But then someone told me that while the male is doing his thing, the female becomes the hunter and gatherer ... and now I have come to the conclusion that anything to do with hunting constitutes a lot of work ... Hmmm!  Will have to ponder this one!
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Social Club News ...
    Just want you to know how much I look forward to your newsletter.  I don't get out to Chapter much any more & I still stay in touch thru you.   Thanks.  
    I get to our Social Club cause it meets during the day.  In fact, if you will be putting out another notice, our Social Club will meet on Tuesday, the 9th  at Garden Court Retirement Center, 520  112th St. SW, Everett at 11:30 am.  Everyone is welcome but I must be notified how many will be there.  My phone number is 425-290-7455.    Come on over Connie & enjoy our social get together.  Would love to meet you. 
** Ora Carlin
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Website ...
    Try this link and see something scary!  I sure wouldn't try this short stroll in a Chinese National Park!
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OES Trip to Australia ..
    We in British Columbia and Yukon Grand Chapter are organizing a tour to Australia June 3 to June 26 2007. The tour begins with five days attendance at
the United Grand Chapter of Australia sessions, followed by a further 18 day tour of central and Western Australia, including Ayers Rock, Perth, Darwin and
Sydney. We have some vacant spaces, and would welcome any of our sisters and brothers who would be interested in joining us. If you would like an
itinerary and details sent, please feel free to contact me.
** Kim Ball, WGM, British Columbia and Yukon, Oak Bay Chapter #42, GGC
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Something to drive you crazy ...
http://members.iinet.net.au/~pontipak/redsquare.html
** Shared by Glynis Tucker
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Needs of the Yearbook Committee ...
Hi Connie,
    I received a single response when you published this on 11-28-06.  I was wondering if it would be possible to send it to your mailing list as a single request and/or include it with another edition of The Stars of Washington.  If possible, if you could include my font size, colors and bolding it might be better noticed.  Thank you.
    ATTENTION:  Worthy Matrons, Worthy Patrons and Grand Chapter Committee Members:
    Let us give you the recognition you have earned!!  The Yearbook Committee needs your picture for this year's yearbook.  We would love to have current pictures to publish in this year's edition.  Please e-mail or snail mail a photo with your name, title, and Chapter to Lori Hammons, 605 S. Ash St., Centralia, WA 98531 or hammons2468@comcast.net.  Thank you. 
** Lori Hammons
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Amaranth News ...
HI All:
    Received word that Wilma Tindell is feeling much better and hopes to go home Thursday.
    She wants to thank everyone in Amaranth for all the cards and prayers.
** Bonnie McCroskey, Grand Sec. Wash.
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The Shakers ...
Hi Connie,
    I just read your issue dated 12-31-06 - late read was due to problems with my e-mail.  Anyway I enjoyed the article on the Shakers as I lived in the original Shirley Shaker Village in Massachusetts.  As a matter of fact the home I lived in was called the Boys home.  The large meeting house directly across the street from my home was moved to the Hancock Shaker Village which is a large museum.  When moving the building one of the original doors was damaged and the door that replaced it was made by my father.  When the Shakers left Massachusetts the property was given over to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and they turned it in to a reform school for boys.  I have several pieces of Shaker furniture from the Village and books which show the home I grew up in. 
    Thanks again for the article
**Phyllis Hippler, Grand Representative of Delaware in Washington, Past Matron of Cycleman Chapter #65 - Auburn Wa.
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News from Kansas ...
    Happy New Year, Connie and Ted,
    Ed and I wish you both a Happy and Prosperous new year. We hope you are enjoying your year as grand officer in OES. I know how much time you spend traveling, and are concerned for your safety on the winter roads.
    We are enjoying our stay with our daughter and family here in Lawrence, KS. We haven't been able to attend any OES meetings. Ed has gone to Masons just once. We really miss the fellowship. The OES chapter merged with a smaller one in Baldwin City, 30 miles south of here. When I am able to be up and about, we plan to check it out.
    I had knee surgery a month ago, and it has not turned out well at all. I have daily PT in my home, but the knee is not reapond to the efforts to bend the required 90 degrees. I hope the doctor will order outpatient therapy.
    Earlier in the month I wrote, asking you to change my e-mail address from Hotmail to Sunflower because of all the disturbing junk mail I received with Hotmail. My address is dorisanded@sunflower.com. I haven't received your newsletter since I made the request, I have you in my address book, so I should be able to receive it ok. Would you please check? I really miss keeping up with all the news. I just love your newsletter, and thank you for all the time and energy you give.
Star hugs to you both,
** Doris and Ed Howell, Okanogan Chapter
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News from Montana ... Margie Fowler Kidney Transplant -
    As most of you know, Margie has gone through kidney failure and onto dialysis last April.  Your cards, prayers and willingness to provide a kidney were well received.  Three donors were successfully matched to Margie and then one received further testing to determine final qualifications.  On January 16th if each are in good health with no infections the transplant will occur at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle.  Our daughter Koket will be the donor for Past Grand Organist and current Queen of Sapphira Temple #79 Margie Fowler.  If all goes well we hope to be back to Helena by early February.
    Your cards were so inspiring and your prayers are being answered as we soon will be leaving for Seattle.
In Star love and appreciation,
-- Boyce, Margie, Koket and Julie Fowler
** Montana Stars #8-1821
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News from Virginia ...
    What a lovely Chapter meeting we had tonight.  As many of you know, I live in Virginia now and they do things a little different here.  We had 14 of the Grand Family visit us. 5 past grands any all the Worthy Matrons and Patrons in our district.  First we had the WGM and WGP give out a Grand Representatives appointment, Indiana.  Then we had our Assistant Grand Lecturer Honor Night. Then we had the AGM and AGP announce that our chapter received another appointment.  Our star point Adah will be installed as Grand Chaplain this May.  All this took 90 minutes. And we did not do short form. The best part, we spent two hours socializing afterwards 
    Big hugs and I wish you enough….
** Dianna Gillard (Cyber Chat)
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Idea from Pennsylvania ...
Good Morning,
    If any of you are in PA, come visit the PA Farm Show, (located in Harrisburg) the largest indoor agriculture display in the USA. Garry and I are working (volunteering) there all week. Garry will be ushering with the Shriner's at the various events held in the large arena and I will be at the coat-check room at the Cameron Street entrance. Fifty cents a day to have your coat hung up, that's a bargain! I won't be working on Friday.
    For those of you who cannot attend, the PA Farm Show is a display of livestock (pee-yew), farm equipment, and things made in PA that pertain to farming/outdoor/nature.
    Most of the livestock is shown and the owners (usually young 4-H, FFA members) hope their cow, pig, sheep, or horse will win a ribbon. Many of the young owners sleep right next to their animals.   Often the prize winning steers and pigs are auctioned at the close of the Farm Show.
    For those of us who prefer not to get too close to the animals, we can check out the latest in tractors, wagons, etc. (or food) There is always the exhibitions of---apples, mushrooms, pears, gourds, pumpkins, Christmas Trees, flowers, school district exhibits (my school district was one on alternative fuel-corn). The schools have displays of clothing sewn by the students. Very nice, I must say! If only they were not all a size six, or so they look to me.
    There are natural soaps, hand creams, cowboy/girl boots , and of course cowboy/girl hats. Some as a souvenir, and some authentic. Saddle/boot polish---good for any leather products. Saddle bags, This is the first year I did not see any saddles.
    There are munchies to sample, wine and soda (soft drink/pop) to taste, all produced in PA. By the end of the week I'm heading for the wine tasting!!! Only kidding, I'm the driver. You taste it and like it, you can also buy it right there. Not for eating, I did find a wonderful hand cream and bought some, usually the vendors have a reduced price if you buy more than one.
    The food is delicious and ranges from hot dogs to beef sandwiches to pulled pork sandwiches to ice cream to shoo fly pie to homemade soups, donuts to fries to honey ice cream(yum!) to baked potatoes, well you get the idea - lots of food!
    The Rodeo will start at the end of the week. That's a big thing for some.  Oh, I'm not a farm person by any stretch of your imagination--town
girl all the way!
** Terri L. Beaver, PM, Lafayette Chapter #222, Selinsgrove, PA GGC
    Would be nice to have some OES/Masonic members pitching in there to help with something or other, too!  Agree?
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A great site ... Recovery of the USS Cole ....
Here is a site that is top cabin...  Enjoy...  (I did, Tommy, and thank you!  When I viewed the pictures, I never realized how they could 'save' a disabled ship.  The music is wonderful and so is the poem!  May we NEVER forget!)
http://www.pianoladynancy.com/recovery_usscole.htm
** Shared by Tommy Rousseau
 
 
JANUARY MASONIC FAMILY CALENDAR ...
 
OES:  Events with Worthy Grand Matron
GL:  Events with the Grand Master
CHIPS:  Childhood Identification Program
TU = Team Uniform - consisting of blue blazer, grey slacks, white or blue Masonic shirt and team tie.
CTU = Casual Team Uniform - blue Masonic tee-shirt, slacks. 
 
 

GRAND REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENTS

(Let’s fill in the empty spaces of those that have either expired as of 12/31/2006 and 1/1/2007 … hopefully, I have them all!  Those from other Jurisdictions who receive this publication and wish to correspond with their counterparts, please let me know!)

 

Alberta

British Columbia

Connecticut ... Jennie Kelly, Stanwood Chapter

Florida ... Pam Armagost, Welcome Chapter

Massachusetts

Michigan ... Ed Weber, Adelphi Chapter

Minnesota

Mississippi

New Brunswick ... Nancy Boivin, Crown Chapter

New Hampshire

North Carolina

Ontario

Sao Paulo

Saskatchewan ... Lee Ison, Belfair Chapter

 

 

INVITATION
 
The Members of Belfair Chapter No. 241, Reliance Chapter No. 70, & Waconda Chapter No. 217
Cordially invites you to attend the
Official Visit of the
Worthy Grand Matron, Joanne Clark
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Potluck at 6:00 PM
Meeting at 7:30 PM
Bremerton Masonic Temple
878 - 5th Street
Bremerton, Washington
Reception to follow
Everyone is Welcome ... Please join us.
 
 
INVITATION
 
The Past Deputy Instructor's Club of Northwest Washington
HONORING Joanne Clark, WGM and
The HERITAGE GRAND FAMILY
Cordially invites all PAST AND PRESENT DEPUTIES
to attend the NOON luncheon meeting hosted by Occidental Chapter
2006 NW Market Street, Ballard, Washington
Saturday, January 27, 2007
RESERVATIONS NEEDED BY WEDNESDAY, January 24.
COST:  $5.00
 
Secretary, Margie Bunge    6624 - 46th St. Ct. W., University Place, WA 98466
Phone:  253-564-1130        (email:  mrsrobert1815@aol.com)
 
President, Nancy Bass        424 S Lewis Street, Monroe, WA 98272
Phone:  360-794-8240        (email:  nancytuppstar2@msn.com )
 
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PLEASE MAIL THIS PORTION WITH YOUR RESERVATION AND
Make your check payable to Occidental Chapter
 
Please reserve ________ lunches at Occidental Chapter on Saturday, Jan 27, 2007
Enclosed is a check made out to Occidental Chapter for $_____ at $5.00 per person.
THANK YOU.
Please List the first and last names and Chapter names of those attending the luncheon.
 
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BLUE LODGE AGENDAS
 
 
 
 
January 10: 
* Arlington Lodge 129 Stated Meeting; Guest Speaker, MWB J. Reid.  7:30 PM.
* Audubon Park Lodge 272  Stated Meeting.  7:00 PM 
* Nooksack Valley Lodge Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.                    
January 11: 
 * Camanio Lodge 19 Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM
* Masons Lunch, Rusty Wagon, 12 Noon.
* Peninsular Lodge 95 Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM   
January 12:
* Hunters Lodge 236; Closed Installation of Officers; 7:00 PM.  
January 13: 
* Damascus Lodge 199 Pancake Breakfast.  7;00 AM - 10:00 AM.
* Frank S. Land 313 Installation of Officers (10th); MRC; 9:30 AM. 
January 15: 
* Langley Lodge 218 Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM. 
January 16: 
* Crystal Lodge 122 Stated Meeting.  7:30 PM. 
* Kulshan International Lodge Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM. 
* Lynden Lodge; Special Communication.  7:30 PM.                        
* Sultan-Monroe Lodge 160 Stated Meeting.  7:30 PM.  Dinner:  6:30 PM.                     
* Whidbey Lodge 15 Stated Meeting; 6:30 PM.                      
January 17: 
* Centennial Lodge 25 Special Communication; 7:30 PM. 
* Fidalgo Lodge 77 Potluck Dinner; 6:00 PM; Round Table.
January 18: 
* Garfield Lodge 41 Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.
* Newport Lodge 144 Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM
* Whatcom Lodge Stated Meeting; 6:30 PM.  Dinner at 5:30 PM.                     . 
January 19: 
* Bellingham Bay Lodge Special Communication for the purpose of conferring a Master Mason Degree; 7:30 PM.  
January 20: 
* Monthly MFLA - at 2626 W. Maplewood; 10:00 AM.
January 22: 
* Deer Park Lodge 134 Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.
* Everett Lodge 137 Special Communication; 7:30 PM. 
January 23:  
* Damascus Lodge 199 Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.
January 24: 
* Arlington Lodge 129 Stated Meeting; Visiting Lodge: Skykomish 259; 7:30 PM. 
January 25: 
* Masons Lunch; Rusty Wagon; 12 Noon. 
* Peninsular Lodge 95 Special Communication; 7:30 PM. 
January 28: 
Masonic Sunday, Festival of Organ Music; 2 PM - 4:30 PM.  Mt. Baker Theater. 
 
If you wish to have your Blue Lodge Agenda in this section, please let me know!)
 
 
MASONIC NEWS
 

Mt. Baker Lodge

    This past weekend I had the pleasure of visiting Mt. Baker Lodge and what an interesting and wonderful story behind the successes of this Lodge. The Lodge was originally an old empty warehouse when purchased. The challenges of converting it into a useable Lodge were many, but this did not deter the membership. Under the direction of WB Steve Doran and others, they utilized their craftsman skills as well as friendships with other necessary contractors to build an outstanding very functional Lodge Hall. Many items from their old Lodge were refurbished and utilized in the new building. Their efforts of love and determination certainly underscore the philosophy and tenants of Freemasonry, that our Fraternal  brotherhood can still unite and build beautiful buildings as did our original Masonic craftsmen.
    This also proves to me that we as Masons can do many things to not only benefit ourselves but others who have significant needs. Their membership consist of new Brother members who are well mentored in our Masonic work and can now perform lectures and other essential memory work. Next time you are in the area, stop and enjoy what I witnessed. You will depart with a lot of pride and satisfaction in our humble craft Freemasonry and what we can do. I personally congratulate these Brethren.
** VWB Ted Shrum
    As Ted said, the Lodge is beautiful!  There are many stained glass art pieces that are present throughout the lodge hall ... some made by Brother Steve ... some made by his mentor.  The one thing that I really enjoyed, too, was how the Lodge Brethren (non-OES members) just pitched right in and helped serve Grand Warder Linda's dinner.  I haven't witnessed that anytime lately on the OES trail.  It truly shows that Mt. Baker Lodge and Mt. Baker Chapter are working hand-in-hand!  What does our WGP say?  TEAM work ... Together Everyone Achieves More!

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Another HdA Project ...

Brethren,
    As you may recall at the Dec. stated of HdA the Brethren present voted to furnish car seats to the needy parents of newborns when the parents take their new baby home from the Brewster Hosp. I am pleased to report the car seats have been purchased and will be delivered to the Brewster Hosp. today.
    Bro. Dan Smith, a registered nurse at the Hosp. and the newest MM at Methow Valley Lodge, will see that the car seats are given only to needy parents.
Another good project for HdA to be involved in.
** brw (Bill R. Wood, Worshipful Master & Past Grand Master)
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Robert Burns Night ... Trail BC 
Brethren,
    It's not too early to start thinking about our annual visitation to Trail BC to visit with our Brothers at Corinthian Lodge #27 and celebrate with them Bobby Burns Night. (and eat "Haggis") Lodge will open on the Entered Apprentice Degree.
    The date this year is TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2007. Lodge will open at 7:00 pm
    We here in Spokane will meet at 2:00 pm at the Windermere Mall. (Division and Hastings Road) and leave about 2:30 pm.
    We will then travel to Rossland and meet up with RW Brother Lowery May and with a few brothers from Corinthian Lodge we will eat dinner at the local Chinese Restaurant in Rossland. Then on to Trail, BC for an outstanding evening of friendship and Brotherhood.
    If you would like to go to Trail please call me at 467-1871 or email me at wymanjc@comcast.net as soon as you can so we can set up transportation.
Fraternally,
** John Wyman, Secretary, North Hill Lodge

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News from Seattle Valley, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry

The Communicator Volume 53, No. 01

 

Robert Burns Night: 

    The Seattle Scottish Rite will hold its annual celebration for the poet and Mason, Robert Burns, on Saturday, January 13th.  The event will be held in the Main Ball Room of the Nile Shrine Center, 6601 - 244th Street SW, Mountlake Terrace.  This year's celebration will be preceded by a $10 Scotch Whiskey Tasting Event.  The Scotch Tasting, which will begin at 4:00 PM in the Nile Center's Gold Room, is being hosted by Alba Lodge No. 315.

    The Robert Burns Dinner will follow the Scotch Tasting at 6:00 PM with the Haggis being Piped in and Addressed before the serving of the traditional Scotch food.  Following the dinner there will be recitations to Burns' Immortal Memory and selected poems, bag pipers and Highland dancers!  The evening will culminate with everyone standing, linking hands and singing 'Auld Lang Syne!'  All of this merriment and dinner may be yours for $30.

    Since Scottish Rite is co-sponsoring this event with Alba Lodge, the Nile Shrine, Caledonian and St. Andrews Society of Seattle, we recommend all Masons and their ladies, who wish to attend, please call the Scottish Rite Office at (206) 324-3330 ASAP for reservations.

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January 16th Stated Meeting ... Masonry & Hollywood

    On January 16, the first meeting of the New Year, the Lodge of Perfection will be hosting the evening with a dinner at 6:30 PM, with WB Don Moore, 32°, speaking on 'Masonry in Popular Movies' after the dinner.  He has done research on Masonry in movies ranging from casual mentions to film based entirely on Masonic themes.  More than 20 films will be mentioned and film clips of some of them will be incorporated into the talk.  Be sure to come to this meeting and enjoy the subject matter and the fellowship of the members of the Seattle Valley.

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Reception for Grand Master

    The Reception for Grand Master, MWB Charles W McQuery and the newly appointed Worshipful Masters for 2007 will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, January 21st, at the Nile Center Ballroom.  The reception will be open to the public.  There will be light refreshments following the reception.

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The Mission of Freemasonry

From Rex R. Hutchens, Grand Master of Masons in Arizona

in his August/September 2006 message:

 

    "Pico della Mirandola (1463-1494), in his Oration on the Dignity of Man, noted, 'whatever seeds each man cultivates will grow to maturity and bear in him their own fruit ...'  The principle mission of Freemasonry is to encourage the cultivation of the moral virtues and our most explicit statements of this mission are expressed in the Obligations and Charges of the three Degrees.  >From the very beginning of Freemasonry the actual adherence to this mission has been our greatest challenge.  The Charges and Obligations emphasize our relationship to each other.  Thus are we obligated not to injure a Brother in his person or good name; interestingly, there is no codicil to the effect that we may do so if he deserves it.  The ban is absolute and irreconcilable with any breach, however slight.  This duty is a burden greater than some who would call themselves Masonic can bear.  We should heed the advice of Albert Pike and carve our Brothers' virtues in stone and write his vices in sand.'

    AND LATER ...

    "... While the natural tendency of man to try to be, in some way, better than those around him, it should be remembered that the whole point of being a Mason is to strive toward self-improvement.  That is, be better - not than other men - than our natural tendencies and inclinations may lead us without the moral compass of duty."

 

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Sword Play at Edmonds Masonic Lodge ...
    Information for all those daring souls out there who want to try something different.  Maybe we can all take lessons then have a duel to see which Chapter is better prepared for this type of event.
** Vinny DiGiulio

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From: "Jim Norton" <jnorton@guarantymtg.com>
Subject: Sword Play for Edmonds Masonic Lodge # 165
    As many of you know we have been learning fencing with WB Roger and we have scheduled 2 dates for January  
1/7/07 at noon in the ballroom
1/14/07 at noon in the ballroom
    All are on Sunday at the Masonic Center located at 515 Dayton st Edmonds, WA 
    We will have some more dates as they become available.
    If you've not attended practice so far and would like to here is what you need.
    Comfortable clothing for exercising. WB Roger has the protective coats, helmets, gloves and swords for all to use. This is a family event so if you want to bring you kids to expose them to fencing that would be great. Practice normally is about 2 hours and yes you will get a good work out so show up, have some fun and learn a new sport.
    Hope to see you all there
-- Jimmy
 

 

 

MINUTE MAN AWARDS
 
    WGM Joanne Clark is honoring the Masons at the Official Visits this year.  She is selecting a Mason from a list given to her form the Worthy Matrons of each Chapter.  They will be called the "Minuteman" to go along with her patriotic theme. To qualify for the award, the Mason must be a 10 year member of Eastern Star, have served as Worthy Patron in the Chapter, and been active in the Chapter.  The pins are beautiful and were purchased from Dave Hattrick of ID, now residing for a spell in AZ.
    So let's give these outstanding Masons some credit for all their work they do for our beautiful Order!  I will need some help here so please let me know who has been given this award in your Chapter during the Official Visit. 
(For July, August, September and October ... please check in the archives on Connie's Corner on the GC of WA's website ... www.washingtonoes.org.  - the last list published in its entirety was in issue #6-052.)
 

 

NOVEMBER:

Evening Star ... Phil Krause    Grand Coulee Dam ... David Marrs       

Pacific ... Art Herring     Welcome ... Robert Shaw

Waitsburg

Alki
Faith ... Postponed to 2007
Maple Leaf ... Postponed to 2007
 
DECEMBER:

Everett ... Bliss Settergreen        Bethel ... Frank Pascoe  

Tyler ... Kenneth Estes        Corinthian ... Edward Croft

Greenwood ... Ross Goedge 

 

JANUARY:

Tyee

Century

Laurel

Maple Leaf

Olympic

Poulsbo

Nesika

Cyclamen

Ferndale

Golden Rod

Floral

Occidental

Reliance

Waconda

Belfair

Vida

Cedar

Centralia

Chehalis

Fern

 

    I need some help here on filling in the missing names ... How about sending me the news??

 

 

 
LOWRY'S HINTS
 

HINT 1:   Nonbattery-operated baby toys can be cleaned in the dishwasher. Teething toys especially should be disinfected daily, and a trip through the dishwasher accomplishes this task nicely.
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HINT 2:  Use the dishwasher to clean those mucky dish-drain pans that sit under the drying rack. Spray them with an antibacterial cleaner and run through on the rinse and hold cycle. Let the pan air-dry instead set the washer to dry.

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HINT 3:  Switch off the oven, hotplates and iron a few minutes before you need to stop using them - they will stay hot for a long time. Heating devices use more power that anything else. 
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HINT 4:  Let There Be Tools......   One of the most important things to have on hand when you're setting up your new home is a basic toolbox that includes basic tools and hardware, such as a hammer, screwdrivers, nails, hooks, etc.  
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HINT 5:  Last But Not Least....Night! Night!   As soon as the bedroom furniture is delivered, set it up and put the sheets on the bed. You'll be grateful that everything is ready for sleeping later on tonight when you're really tired.
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HINT 6:  Clean dentures:  Soak dentures overnight in White Vinegar, then brush away tartar with a toothbrush.  (I only have a partial Plate.)

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HINT 7:  Fresh Flowers Will Last Longer If You .....   Prolong the life of flowers in a vase. Add one-quarter teaspoon (twenty drops) of bleach to each quart of   water used in your vase.

             

 
RECIPES 
 
Foccacia Panino Recipe
courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon)
2 cans Italian tuna, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 (4 by 4-inch) pieces focaccia bread
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for greasing the
panino pan
8 slices provolone cheese
1 bunch frisee lettuce, washed and dried

    In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and the lemon juice. Add the tuna, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine. Cut the focaccia in half and brush the outside of the bread with olive oil. Place a slice of cheese on the bottom half of the panino. Top with tuna mixture, then the frisee, and then another slice of
cheese. Finish with the top half of the focaccia.
    Preheat a panino grill, or heat a grill pan over medium heat. Drizzle with olive oil to prevent sticking. Grill the panino until the cheese melts and the bread is crisp and golden, about 5 minutes. Cut the panino in half and serve.
    (Aren't those panino grills something else?  Hmmm! A gadget that neither Nancy Jorgensen nor I either one have!)
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WHEAT EGG DUMPLING FOR SOUP
Also from the 1910 cookbook. Wheat flour is suppose to be better for us all.

    To half a pint of milk add 2 well beaten eggs and as much wheat flour as will make a smooth, rather thick batter, free of lumps. Drop this, a Tbsp at a time, into boiling soup, and cook a few minutes.
** Shared by Dianne Corby AGCCM, Dallas # 396, Dallas, PA GGC
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Tomato Bisque

    Heat one can strained tomatoes to boiling, season with salt and pepper and 1/2 tsp of saleratus (which is baking soda). 
To this add quart of fresh milk and 1 tsp. of butter and serve. -- Mrs. W.R.J.
** Shared by Dianne Corby AGCCM, Dallas # 396, Dallas, PA GGC
(I remember my mother making this on some Sunday evenings.  We always had a big dinner about 2 o'clock in the afternoon ... and then a light supper!  She would serve this with toasted cheese sandwiches.  The bread would have cornmeal in it ... would be sliced thin and delicious when toasted with cheese!)
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Mississippi Mud Cake
From Taste of Home 
    Make this tempting cake and you'll satisfy kids of all ages! A fudgy brownie-like base is topped with marshmallow crème and a nutty frosting. Your family will be very merry when you serve up big slices with glasses of cold milk or steaming mugs of coffee.

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1-1/2 cups self-rising flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 cup chopped pecans
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow crème

FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 to 5 tablespoons milk
1 cup chopped pecans

    In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour and cocoa; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in the pecans.
    Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 3 minutes (cake will fall in the center). Spoon the marshmallow crème over cake; carefully spread to cover top. Cool completely.
    For frosting, in a mixing bowl, cream butter. Beat in confectioners' sugar, cocoa, vanilla and enough milk to achieve frosting consistency. Fold in pecans. Spread over marshmallow crème layer. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 16-20 servings. Editor's Note: As a substitute for 1-1/2 cups self-rising flour, place 2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a measuring cup. Add all-purpose flour to measure 1 cup. Combine with an additional 1/2 cup all-purpose flour.
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Philly Stuffed Pies
This Philly Stuffed Pie recipe is packed with classic flavor. Bake them on game day for a unique party pleaser as easy as pie.

Rhodes Texas White or Wheat Rolls or 12 Rhodes Dinner Rolls, thawed to room temperature
1 lb 1 oz package pre-cooked Beef Roast Au Jus
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium size yellow onion, sliced thin
1 medium size green pepper, chopped
8 oz fresh sliced mushrooms
6 oz sliced provolone cheese
shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions: Flatten 1 Texas roll or 2 dinner rolls combined into a 6-7-inch circle. Cook roast beef following instructions on package. Remove from au jus and set aside. Melt butter in skillet. Add onion, green pepper and mushrooms and cook until tender. Shred roast beef and divide evenly between the 6 dough circles. Top with equally divided onion mixture and provolone cheese. Fold roll in half over filling, like a turnover. Press and seal edges together with a fork. Brush the top of each stuffed pie with a little water and sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese. Place on a sprayed baking sheet and bake at 350°F 20-25 minutes.
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Praline Crunch Pie

INGREDIENTS for Pie:
1-1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened
1 (7 ounce) bag Bits of Brickle (Found in most larger stores or specialty stores.)

INGREDIENTS for Sauce:
1-1/3 cups sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup light corn syrup
Dash of salt

TO PREPARE:  Mix crumbs, sugar and butter and pat into 10 inch pie pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Spoon 1/2 of the ice cream into the pie crust. Sprinkle 1/2 of the Bits of Brickle over ice cream. Cover with just enough of the remaining ice cream to fill pie crust. Freeze.
Make sauce by combining sugar, milk, butter, syrup and salt. Boil over low heat for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in remaining Brickle. Cool and stir. Store sauce in refrigerator. Spoon over pie pieces when serving.  YIELDS: 1 (10 inch) pie
 
 
JOKES
 

Number One Idiot of 2006:   I am a medical student currently doing a rotation in toxicology at the poison control center.

            Today, this woman called in very upset because she caught her little daughter eating ants.

            I quickly reassured her that the ants are not harmful and there would be no need to bring her daughter into the hospital.  She calmed down and at the end of the conversation happened to mention that she gave her daughter some ant poison to eat in order to kill the ants.

            I told her that she better bring her daughter into the emergency room right away.

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 Number Two Idiot of 2006:  Early this year, some Boeing employees on the airfield decided to steal a life raft from one of the 747s.  They were successful in getting it out of the plane and home.

            Shortly after they took it for a float on the river, they noticed a Coast Guard helicopter coming towards them.

            It turned out that the chopper was homing in on the emergency locator beacon that activated when the raft was inflated.

            They are no longer employed at Boeing.

            Here's your sign, guys.  Don't get it wet; the paint might run.

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Number Three Idiot of 2006: A man, wanting to rob a downtown Bank of America, walked into the Branch and wrote this:  "Put all your muny in this bag."

            While standing in line, waiting to give his note to the teller, he began to worry that someone had seen him write the note and might call the police before he reached the teller's window.

            So he left the Bank of America and crossed the street to the Wells Fargo Bank.  After waiting a few minutes in line, he handed his note to the Wells Fargo teller.  She read it and, surmising from his spelling errors that he wasn't the brightest light in the harbor, told him that she could not accept his stickup note because it was written on a Bank of America deposit slip, and that he would either have to fill out a Wells Fargo deposit slip or go back to Bank of America.

            Looking somewhat defeated, the man said, "OK" and left.

            He was arrested a few minutes later, as he was waiting in line back at Bank of America.

            Don't bother with this guy's sign.  He probably couldn't read it anyway.

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Number Four Idiot of 2006:  A motorist was unknowingly caught in an automated speed trap that measured his speed using radar and photographed his car.

            He later received in the mail a ticket for $40 and a photo of his car. Instead of payment, he sent the police department a photograph of $40.

            Several days later, he received a letter from the police that contained another picture, this time of handcuffs.

            He immediately mailed in his $40.

            Wise guy........  but you still get a sign.

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Number Five Idiot of 2006:  A guy walked into a little corner store with a shotgun and demanded all of the cash from the cash drawer.

            After the cashier put the cash in a bag, the robber saw a bottle of Scotch that he wanted behind the counter on the shelf.

            He told the cashier to put it in the bag as well, but the cashier refused and said, "Because I don't believe you are over 21."

            The robber said he was, but the clerk still refused to give it to him because she didn't believe him.

            At this point, the robber took his driver's license out of his wallet and gave it to the clerk.

            The clerk looked it over and agreed that the man was in fact over 21 and she put the Scotch in the bag.

            The robber then ran from the store with his loot.

            The cashier promptly called the police and gave the name and address of the robber that he got off the license.

            They arrested the robber two hours later.

            This guy definitely needs a sign.

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Idiot Number Six of 2006:  A pair of Michigan robbers entered a record shop nervously waving revolvers.  

The first one shouted, "Nobody move!" When his partner moved, the startled first bandit shot him.  

This guy doesn't even deserve a sign.

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Idiot Number Seven of 2006:  Arkansas:  Seems this guy wanted some beer pretty badly.  He decided that he'd just throw a cinder block through a liquor store window, grab some booze, and run.

            So he lifted the cinder block and heaved it over his head at the window.  The cinder block bounced back knocking him unconscious. It seems the liquor store window was made of Plexi-Glass.

            The whole event was caught on videotape. Yep, Here's your sign.

Please note that all of the above people are allowed to vote!!!

 

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IDIOTS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: From Kingman, Kansas.  I live in a semi-rural area.  We recently had a new neighbor call the local township administrative office to request the removal of the Deer Crossing sign on our road.

            The reason: "Too many deer are being hit by cars out here! I don't think this is a good place for them to be crossing anymore."

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IDIOTS IN FOOD SERVICE: Yep, From Kansas City!   My daughter went to a local Taco Bell and ordered a taco.  She asked the person behind the counter for "minimal lettuce." He said he was sorry, but they only had iceberg.

            He was a Chef?

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IDIOT SIGHTING: Happened in Birmingham, Alabama.  I was at the airport, checking in at the gate when an airport employee asked,  "Has anyone put anything in your baggage without your knowledge? To which I replied, "If it was without my knowledge, how would I know?"

            He smiled knowingly and nodded, "That's why we ask."

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IDIOT SIGHTING: The stoplight on the corner buzzes when its safe to cross the street.

            I was crossing with an intellectually challenged coworker of mine. She asked if I knew what the buzzer was for.

            I explained that it signals blind people when the light is red.

            Appalled, she responded, "What on earth are blind people doing driving?!"

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IDIOT SIGHTING: At a good-bye luncheon for an old and dear coworker.  She was leaving the company due to" downsizing."

            Our manager commented cheerfully, "This is fun.  We should do this more often."

            Not another word was spoken.

            We all just looked at each other with that deer-in-the-headlights stare.

            This was a bunch at Texas Instruments.

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IDIOT SIGHTING: I work with an individual who plugged her power strip back into itself and for the sake of her own life, couldn't understand why her system would not turn on.

            A deputy with the Dallas County Sheriffs office, no less.

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IDIOT SIGHTING: When my husband and I arrived at an automobile dealership to pick up our car, we were told the keys had been locked in it.  We went to the service department and found a mechanic working feverishly to unlock the drivers side door.  As I watched from the passenger side, I instinctively tried the door handle and discovered that it was unlocked.

            "Hey," I announced to the technician, "its open!"

            His reply, "I know.   I already got that side."

            This was at the CHEVY dealership in Canton, Mississippi

 

STAY ALERT! They walk among us .  .  .  and they REPRODUCE!

 

 
HELOISE
  • To Remove Deodorant Stains from White Cotton Undershirts:  Sponge the stained area with white household vinegar and let stand for several minutes. If you still see stains, cover them with a mixture of water and an enzyme laundry detergent, and soak for several hours; then launder as usual.
  • To Stop Clothes From Wrinkling:  When you pack for a trip, place the heaviest items on the bottom of the suitcase, so they won't crush or wrinkle the clothes. The bottom of the suitcase is what's on the bottom when the suitcase is picked up.
  • Dry Powder Roach Recipe:  If you have a roach infestation, mix equal parts of boric acid powder and flour, cornmeal or sugar. Put in small lids in the affected areas (keep away from pets and children). Roaches will walk through and eat the mixture when they clean their feelers and legs and then die.
  • Make Your Own Teriyaki Sauce:  Mix together 5 ounces soy sauce, 2 ounces sesame oil, 3 cloves of crushed garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon dry mustard and 1 tablespoon molasses. Put into a bowl and serve on your favorite food.
 
AND A WORD FROM YOURS TRULY
 
    We are still under a wind advisory ... but I have seen the trees bobbing and weaving a lot worse than they are right now!  About an hour ago, our temp was 47° (we get our weather readings from Deer Park) and I see that we are at 39° as we speak!  I know all this warm weather, wind, and rain have made our drive-way a skating rink as it is solid ice on top of the snow that we still have.   I suppose we still have about 6-8" of white stuff still on the ground.  Ted 'chains' up his boots whenever he goes outside ... that be good!  It is keeping him upright!
    I guess it is time to knock the dust off the Christmas tree and put it away for another year.  Since I got it up so late, I thought ... I might as well enjoy it!  Then there is my desk to clean off!  And other fun stuff that comes with house work!  Ooooh!  I hate that four-letter word ... WORK!  I did get an area cleaned out around my computer!  WOW!  I forgot what color table I had everything sitting on!  No!  Just kidding!
    And now it is time to head out again for the 'other' side!  See you at King County's Secretary-Treasurer Luncheon and later for Grand Esther's Reception on Saturday!  Wonder if Jill has her crown all shined up and found her slippers?   
   Until next time ... Hearty Patriot Hugs and happy thoughts. 
** Connie
P. S. You know you are having a bad day when your boss tells you not to bother taking off your coat.
 
 
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Connie Shrum
Grand Chaplain, GC of WA
Past Matron x 2;
Associate Matron, Zillah Chapter #111, Newport, WA
Martha, Bethlehem Chapter #87, Deer Park, WA
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Hearty Love & Patriot Hugs --
Connie