Day 454 – (AD 1,613) – 23.4 Miles –Jim’s Trek Part V – Mars on My Schwinn 170

Good Day,

This morning I cycled 23.4 miles on my Schwinn 170. Totals are now 34,774.5 miles; 55,964.2 kilometers.

I am now located at 90.57% to my new destination and goal point on Mars.

Something new and different –


At this point, why bother with anything that is centered about politics.




Jim’s Gotta Eat – https://jimsgottaeat.blogspot.com/


Quilting – https://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Our Cranes Quilts Update -

All Orange tops of our Cranes Spectrum have been completed.

Next step, 6 tops to sandwich and work our quilting designs.

Yes, that is Andy. The Orange Set tops are spread out on the tables and the Red Set Quilts are hanging behind him.

Hope this answers those who have asked "What exactly are we doing?"

Check out our notes about our Cranes Obsession at Quilts SB - Quilts SB - http://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Genealogy – https://agenealogyhunt.blogspot.com/

This is my 1,677th post. Per Blogger Jim’s Trek has recorded, as of this writing, 200,202 Pageviews.

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Have a healthy day and smile,

Jim

Day 453 – (AD 1,612) – 23.7 Miles –Jim’s Trek Part V – Mars on My Schwinn 170

Good Day,

This morning I cycled 23.7 miles on my Schwinn 170. Totals are now 34,751.1 miles; 55,926.6 kilometers.

I am now located at 87.49% to my new destination and goal point on Mars.

Something new and different –

And yes, I finally figured out how SnagIt was incorrectly saving my color images as black and white. The fix; as I am saving an image there is an Options link. Somehow the Options black and white choice had been tripped. I changed it to color, and viola.

As a last resort I asked Google Search the question. I was directed to the correcting link.

Jim’s Gotta Eat – https://jimsgottaeat.blogspot.com/

Absolutely fabulous! Fregola Sarda con Scampi, Piselli, e Aspargi. Wow!

I’ll make this one again.

I got the recipe from my copy of "Autentico, Cooking Italian the Authentic Way". Excellent book. A copy of the page 200 is on Google Books.

Reading – “Here’s How Much Money You Save By Cooking At Home”, Forbes, Priceonomics, July 10, 2018.

 “But just how much money do you save by cooking at home? We decided to analyze our recipe data to find out the true cost of cooking at home from scratch, compared to delivery from a restaurant or a meal kit service.” 

Okay, I know that it has always been Lay's tagline to "Bet you can't eat just one!", but has the over consumption of chips and/or ruffles really set the Aussie mindset in a twirl? So I expect more than one is a spud's overdose?

"Australian police crack down on European potato chip drug syndicate", CNN, Bani Sapra, July 11, 2018


My early morning blood sugar went up to 121 mg/dL Must have been the late night snack of an apple.

Quilting – https://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Genealogy – https://agenealogyhunt.blogspot.com/

This is my 1,676th post. Per Blogger Jim’s Trek has recorded, as of this writing, 199,921 Pageviews.

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Have a healthy day and smile,

Jim

Day 452 – (AD 1,611) – 23.8 Miles –Jim’s Trek Part V – Mars on My Schwinn 170

Good Day,

Today I pedaled 23.8 miles on my Schwinn 170. Totals are now 34,703.6 miles; 55,850.1 kilometers.

I am now located at 84.37% to my new destination and goal point on Mars.

Google Earth still saving in black and white.

Something new and different –

I've got into the habit of messaging the originator of a Facebook friend request. I do this instead of immediately responding to their friend request.

Last one's, (supposed a Facebook employee), conversation eventually offered me $195K.

 My final retort was that I would only accept the equivalent in FB shares.

Jim’s Gotta Eat – https://jimsgottaeat.blogspot.com/


Last night’s supper was an interesting journey. Grilled Wings with Shishito Peppers and Chinese Broccoli.

My assessment; A Redo.

Fresh Marjoram Bread hot of the oven. Chirping can be heard about 10-feet away.

My early morning blood sugar is holding at 108 mg/dL

Quilting – https://quiltsb.blogspot.com/


Cranes Quilts Update -

5 sets of Crane blocks completed.

There'll be 6 sets in the Orange Set of our Crane Spectrum.

Check out our write-up at Quilts SB - http://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Genealogy – https://agenealogyhunt.blogspot.com/

This is my 1,675th post. Per Blogger Jim’s Trek has recorded, as of this writing, 199,829 Pageviews.

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Have a healthy day and smile,

Jim

Day 451 – (AD 1,610) – 23.3 Miles –Jim’s Trek Part V – Mars on My Schwinn 170

Good Day,

Today I pedaled 23.3 miles on my Schwinn 170. Totals are now 34,703.6 miles; 55,850.1 kilometers.

I am now located at 81.24% to my new destination and goal point on Mars.

And at this point, I haven't got a clue why my Mars maps and some of my images are featured in black and white. I'm trying to figure that one out.

My biorhythms are certainly on the downside for Physical and Intellectual Cycle.

But as my Emotional Cycle is reaching its cyclical peak, I guess I have nothing to worry.

I’m just taking it easy.

Something new and different –

It is great that the young Thai soccer boys are being rescued.

What about all the other children in the world who need rescuing?


Jim’s Gotta Eat – https://jimsgottaeat.blogspot.com/

Tried the following for supper. My twist on Filipino Ginisang Togue – Mung Bean Sprouts with Chicken. 

And a side of Thai Spicy Crispy Edamame

Tonight’s supper should be an interesting journey. Grilled Wings with Shishito Peppers and Chinese Broccoli. Stay-tuned for my thumbs’ discussion.

My early morning blood sugar is holding at 111 mg/dL

Quilting – https://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Cranes Quilts Update -

Three Crane block sets are completed: 6”; 4”; and 3”. Three more Orange Sets to go.

Check out our write-up at Quilts SB - http://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Genealogy – https://agenealogyhunt.blogspot.com/

This is my 1,674th post. Per Blogger Jim’s Trek has recorded, as of this writing, 199,784 Pageviews.

I welcome comments or thoughts or ideas. Please feel free to contact, email me at Jim’s Trek. (This link is my email address - jsmith58a@gmail.com.)

Have a healthy day and smile,

Jim

Days 449 & 450 – (AD 1,609) – 23.6 + 23.8 Miles –Jim’s Trek Part V – Mars on My Schwinn 170

Good Day,

Yesterday morning I pedaled 23.5 miles on my Schwinn 170. Today I cycled another 23.8 miles. Totals are now 34,680.3 miles; 55,812.6 kilometers.

I am now located at 78.17% to my new destination and goal point on Mars.

Something new and different –

“Regrettable”

And did we expect anything less?

“Super-Earths are real and they could be an even better place for life than Earth”, Business Insider, Maria Soledad González Romeo and Jordan Bowman, July 6, 2018.

“Astronomers have found dozens of potentially habitable planets outside of our solar system. That's dozens of chances to discover the first alien life! Or plenty of places we could park our first interstellar colonies!” 

 Please no #45 addresses.

Jim’s Gotta Eat – https://jimsgottaeat.blogspot.com/

Supper tonight should be very interesting. Stay-tuned.

My early morning blood sugar is holding at 110 mg/dL

Quilting – https://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Cranes Quilts Update -

All 46 3-inch Crane blocks have been completed. This is the 2nd set of Cranes of the Orange Set of our Cranes Spectrum.

Yes, each individual block has to be trimmed. And yes, the house has to be vacuumed.

Like our Quilts SB Facebook page and follow our Hope Cranes Project - https://www.facebook.com/QuiltsbySB/?ref=br_rs

Check out our write-up at Quilts SB - http://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Genealogy – https://agenealogyhunt.blogspot.com/

This is my 1,673rd post. Per Blogger Jim’s Trek has recorded, as of this writing, 199,545 Pageviews.

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Have a healthy day and smile,

Jim

Day 448 – (AD 1,607) – 23.5 Miles –Jim’s Trek Part V – Mars on My Schwinn 170

Good Day,

Happy 4th of July 2018.

NT Celebration

JS AB 2015

Andy and I created NT Celebration, a King-size quilt in 2015. It epitomizes our thoughts and ideas of what it is to be an American.

Check out the creation and construction at http://quiltsb.blogspot.com/2015/02/q125-nt-celebration-king-size-quilt.html

This morning I pedaled 23.5 miles on my Schwinn 170. Totals are now 34,632.9 miles; 55,736.4 kilometers.

I am now located at 71.93% to my new destination and goal point on Mars.

Something new and different –


Alas, poor 45. In the WH kitchens he’s poring over something to pour over his perfunctory blinis.





Jim’s Gotta Eat – https://jimsgottaeat.blogspot.com/

No-Knead Bread fresh out of the oven.

Supper tonight should be very interesting. Stay-tuned.

My early morning blood sugar is holding at 104 mg/dL

Quilting – https://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Cranes Quilt Update –

32 4" Crane blocks have been pieced.

Each block is composed of 17 pieces of fabric; 8 for the Crane and 9 for the background.

It is exciting when we see the 1st Crane block of new Orange Set of our Cranes Spectrum.

Make sure you follow our progress at our Quilts SB Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/QuiltsbySB/.

Follow our progress at Quilts SB Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/QuiltsbySB/

Check out our write-up at Quilts SB - http://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Genealogy – https://agenealogyhunt.blogspot.com/

This is my 1,672nd post. Per Blogger Jim’s Trek has recorded, as of this writing, 199,403 Pageviews.

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Have a healthy day and smile,

Jim

Day 447 – (AD 1,606) – 23.7 Miles –Jim’s Trek Part V – Mars on My Schwinn 170

Good Day,

In preparation of our 4th of July, some of our Orchids are blazing in glorious colors.

This morning I pedaled 23.7 miles on my Schwinn 170. Totals are now 34,609.4 miles; 55,698.5 kilometers.

I am now located at 68.84% to my new destination and goal point on Mars.

Something new and different –


Confusion?

Jim’s Gotta Eat – https://jimsgottaeat.blogspot.com/

Quilting – https://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Cranes Quilts Update -

All 2,482 pieces have been cut for our Orange Set; orange batik for the Cranes and white for each background.

And the piecing has begun.

The image is of pieced portion of 4" Cranes. We will be creating 3"; 4"; 5"; and 6" Crane blocks.

Follow our progress at Quilts SB Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/QuiltsbySB/

Check out our write-up at Quilts SB - http://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Genealogy – https://agenealogyhunt.blogspot.com/

This is my 1,671st post. Per Blogger Jim’s Trek has recorded, as of this writing, 199,201 Pageviews.

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Have a healthy day and smile,

Jim

Day 446 – (AD 1,605) – 23.7 Miles –Jim’s Trek Part V – Mars on My Schwinn 170

Good Day,

Today I cycled 23.7 miles on my Schwinn 170. My totals are now 34,585.7 miles; 55,660.4 kilometers.

I am now located at 65.72% to my new destination and goal point on Mars.

And as of today, I have about 165 more pedaling days remaining to reach my goal of 38,201.6 miles.  All-things-being-equal I will finish sometime about mid-February 2019. Here's hoping.

Then what am I going to do... to bore you?


Something new and different –

Version 3.0 has been released – Media Bias Chart.

Jim’s Gotta Eat – https://jimsgottaeat.blogspot.com/

Last night's supper took a wee bit of prep-work but was it ever so delicious - Baked Ziti.

The above link suggests 3 cheeses. I used 7 - Asiago, Parmesan, Mozzarella, Provolone, Romano, Fontina, and Ricotta.

Quilting – https://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Cranes Quilts Update –

All orange batik fabrics have been selected.

This Set has 146 Crane blocks. We must cut 2,482 pieces to create all pieced blocks for 6 Cranes Quilts.

Like our Quilts SB Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/QuiltsbySB/

Check out our write-up at Quilts SB - http://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Genealogy – https://agenealogyhunt.blogspot.com/

This is my 1,670th post. Per Blogger Jim’s Trek has recorded, as of this writing, 199,201 Pageviews.

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Have a healthy day and smile,

Jim

Day 445 – (AD 1,604) – 22.8 Miles –Jim’s Trek Part V – Mars on My Schwinn 170

Good Day,

Today I cycled 22.8 miles on my Schwinn 170, even in the rain. Yup. it is monsoon season here in Tampa.

My totals are now 34,562.0 miles; 55,522.3 kilometers.

I am now located at 62.61% to my new destination and goal point on Mars.

Something new and different –


Jim’s Gotta Eat – https://jimsgottaeat.blogspot.com/

For supper last night, I made Seafood and Corn Chowder. I’m used Shrimp and Pollock.

Also included, Potatoes, Corn, Carrots, Onion, Garlic, Clam Juice, Thyme, Salt, Pepper, Flour, Butter, Ghee, Milk and Cream.

Had to read this one - "Woman sues Chinese buffet for $1M over 'fried rice syndrome'".

Where are we going to eat at Christmas time?


Quilting – https://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Cranes Quilts Update - Check out our initial notes on our Cranes Project at Quilts SB - http://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Genealogy – https://agenealogyhunt.blogspot.com/

This is my 1,669th post. Per Blogger Jim’s Trek has recorded, as of this writing, 199,078 Pageviews.

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Have a healthy day and smile,

Jim

Day 444 – (AD 1,603) – 23.8 Miles –Jim’s Trek Part V – Mars on My Schwinn 170

Good Day,

Today I cycled 23.8 miles on my Schwinn 170. My totals are now 34,539.2 miles; 55,585.6 kilometers.

I am now located at 59.61% to my new destination and goal point on Mars.

Something to think about –

Exasperation!

Disgust!

Frustration!

The current situation is the result of the continuous “dumbing down” of Americans due to a more than lack-luster depreciation of the American educational system. Period.

Jim’s Gotta Eat – https://jimsgottaeat.blogspot.com/

Supper last night – Fried Scallops in Garlic Lemon Ghee on Linguine and a Baby Spinach Salad.


And today I’m back to baking bread. Today’s fare - Something different: No-Knead White Whole Wheat with Omaha Steak Seasoning.

Just had a packet of the Omaha Steak Seasoning sitting on the counter, and I thought “Why not?”

For supper tonight, I’m going to make Seafood and Corn Chowder. I’m using Shrimp and Pollock.

Supper menu - Seafood Chowder and Fresh Baked Bread.

Good reading from the Chicago Tribune, “How to leave those bottled dressings behind and make your own vinaigrette”, Becky Krystal, June 29, 2018.

“I am the kind of person who buys a bottle of salad dressing, uses it once and then promptly forgets about it in a jumble of other condiments until well after the expiration date. I suspect I'm not alone.”

Good advice. I started doing this some 20 years ago. Saved me one hell of a lot of money.

Quilting – https://quiltsb.blogspot.com/


Cranes Quilts Update -

Red Cranes Quilts 06.40, quilting design transferred to quilt. Currently under the Janome.

Check out our initial notes on our Cranes Project at Quilts SB - http://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Genealogy – https://agenealogyhunt.blogspot.com/

This is my 1,668th post. Per Blogger Jim’s Trek has recorded, as of this writing, 198,979 Pageviews.

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Have a healthy day and smile,

Jim