tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post3636729875200334291..comments2024-02-23T03:46:42.310-05:00Comments on JO ON FOOD, LIFE AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE: Spring, Victoria Day, Fireworks,Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-44852782144660258782016-05-24T16:51:34.203-04:002016-05-24T16:51:34.203-04:00I have no problem with the major fireworks that bi...I have no problem with the major fireworks that big places do like Canada's Wonderland but I wish they would ban the small fireworks that anyone can buy. My dog freaked out all weekend and i am always worried that one will land on my roof and start a fire. I have seen little kids handle the fireworks and stare at it while lit! Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-70480137211616845522016-05-23T22:44:29.730-04:002016-05-23T22:44:29.730-04:00I've had several more scares tonight Sheena-Ka...I've had several more scares tonight Sheena-Kay. There was also an organised show again tonight by the sound of it as well as local people who are still lighting fireworks at 10:45. Hope they stop soon. I do agree with you about the noise. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-40932131453188042762016-05-23T21:55:21.059-04:002016-05-23T21:55:21.059-04:00I hate when fireworks are just shot at random. Hav...I hate when fireworks are just shot at random. Have had a few jump scares at home because of the people who live across our gully. And don't get me started on the past weekend and all the crazy loud music. I'm 31 and don't get why people think it's okay to make loud racket near residential houses. Anyway sorry about the firecrackers and the balcony work. At least it all has an end point or a break period. Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-72676517670658080562016-05-23T20:07:54.706-04:002016-05-23T20:07:54.706-04:00I didn't know about the filter Yolanda. Thank ...I didn't know about the filter Yolanda. Thank your hubby. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-23085580648467057532016-05-23T20:07:08.156-04:002016-05-23T20:07:08.156-04:00You're welcome Linda. Yes, it is a pity to sca...You're welcome Linda. Yes, it is a pity to scare birds and animals this way.<br /><br />I'm afraid it's just another day to us.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-12795291822759292202016-05-23T19:32:30.896-04:002016-05-23T19:32:30.896-04:00Fireworks are beautiful, but way to loud. I feel f...Fireworks are beautiful, but way to loud. I feel for the animals too! Hubby says there's a filter on the AC, unless it's way too much and then it could be a problem. Hopefully the wind will be blowing in the right direction!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-55144980211286643392016-05-23T19:18:19.507-04:002016-05-23T19:18:19.507-04:00Jo, the sole with asparagus looks amazing, thank y...Jo, the sole with asparagus looks amazing, thank you sharing this. And I agree with you about the fireworks scaring the birds and animals. When my cat hears loud sounds he runs for cover, and I don't blame him, as I am not a fan of loud noises, either. Hope your Victoria Day is great. :)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-19466305308306501742016-05-23T18:23:17.959-04:002016-05-23T18:23:17.959-04:00I think Friday and Saturday were personal firework...I think Friday and Saturday were personal fireworks but Sunday was organised shows at a couple of places around here Diane. We anticipate more tonight.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-67180223567656093942016-05-23T18:21:58.219-04:002016-05-23T18:21:58.219-04:00I hadn't thought of that Pinky, that they woul...I hadn't thought of that Pinky, that they would have nested for the night. Makes it worse somehow.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-35761981765930401752016-05-23T18:21:21.818-04:002016-05-23T18:21:21.818-04:00Well of course where I live we are 1,000 or so mil...Well of course where I live we are 1,000 or so miles from the ocean so unless it is imported, it is more difficult to get fresh fish JoJo. Much better than it was when we first came here though. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-82135297996343664462016-05-23T17:41:25.395-04:002016-05-23T17:41:25.395-04:00That's a lot of fireworks if they've been ...That's a lot of fireworks if they've been shooting them off all weekend.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-17921865858623779542016-05-23T16:30:24.352-04:002016-05-23T16:30:24.352-04:00I've always felt for dogs during fireworks but...I've always felt for dogs during fireworks but I've never thought about all the others animals and birds. Particularly birds who would have nested for the night.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174682655234764319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-6312145125604043012016-05-23T16:24:43.054-04:002016-05-23T16:24:43.054-04:00When I ate fish, sole was one of the only ones I&#...When I ate fish, sole was one of the only ones I'd touch. You can get it no problem here on Cape Cod. That recipe looks great but I'm totally off fish, unless I can get Alaskan halibut. I don't like fireworks anymore b/c they scare my dogs.JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-53585462741715781722016-05-23T16:20:13.929-04:002016-05-23T16:20:13.929-04:00Funny isn't it Susan? and yet a lot of adults ...Funny isn't it Susan? and yet a lot of adults do enjoy fireworks. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-58251099289153156402016-05-23T15:34:20.119-04:002016-05-23T15:34:20.119-04:00Like you, I could care less about fireworks as I&#...Like you, I could care less about fireworks as I've aged. When the children were around I enjoyed their pleasure in them. I'm not a fan of sole when it comes to fish.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-38927918774501018032016-05-23T15:05:15.128-04:002016-05-23T15:05:15.128-04:00True, I had never thought of that Bryan.
Sole is ...True, I had never thought of that Bryan.<br /><br />Sole is very enjoyable but very similar to flounder. We used to wrap it around tomato too. Haven't done that in years though.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-7267693861826280242016-05-23T13:24:38.119-04:002016-05-23T13:24:38.119-04:00With all of the entertainment I have at my fingert...With all of the entertainment I have at my fingertips watching explosions in the sky isn't nearly as interesting as it used to be when I was a little kid.<br /><br />I've never tried making sole. I love the idea of wrapping it around asparagus. Will definitely have to try this sometime soon.A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-66478352385452265772016-05-23T10:45:11.724-04:002016-05-23T10:45:11.724-04:00I haven't been to fireworks in years Betty, do...I haven't been to fireworks in years Betty, don't have dogs now, but I remember them being terrified. Odd, one of our dogs, you could fire a blank right by him (training) and he didn't flinch, but fireworks or thunderstorms he became a quivering wreck.<br /><br />It will be a long time Betty, not sure how long before they finish the two sides where we are, then they have to do 4 more sides. Think of a Y shape. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-3802457899175175152016-05-23T10:42:43.010-04:002016-05-23T10:42:43.010-04:00At the moment they are not that close Alex. Howeve...At the moment they are not that close Alex. However, you will be right when they actually start on the balconies of our wing. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-80076903883392880452016-05-23T09:57:32.890-04:002016-05-23T09:57:32.890-04:00That looks delicious with the recipe! Our dog neve...That looks delicious with the recipe! Our dog never liked fireworks, in his later years we wouldn't go out to see them but would stay at home to comfort him.<br /><br />It will be nice when the work is done on your balconies; sounds like a bit of a pain though with the workmen there.<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-59307660552253478062016-05-23T09:29:41.911-04:002016-05-23T09:29:41.911-04:00I'd say keep the blinds drawn as well if they ...I'd say keep the blinds drawn as well if they are working on balconies in your area. Be weird to look out and see someone staring at you.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-19600797781233863162016-05-23T07:41:10.021-04:002016-05-23T07:41:10.021-04:00Very true Hilary, I was jumping out of my skin sev...Very true Hilary, I was jumping out of my skin several times whilst sitting typing last night.<br /><br />Thanks, I'll need it. Today being a holiday they are not working, but tomorrow it begins again and we are not supposed to open our windows - that could get bad.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-5857389431321651282016-05-23T07:39:29.185-04:002016-05-23T07:39:29.185-04:00I believe they have banned Guy Fawkes bonfires and...I believe they have banned Guy Fawkes bonfires and fireworks in the UK too Helen, except professionally arranged ones that is. I have some great childhood memories of Guy Fawkes Day though.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-83686120416780224392016-05-23T03:37:03.253-04:002016-05-23T03:37:03.253-04:00Hi Jo - yes me too re fireworks .. love seeing the...Hi Jo - yes me too re fireworks .. love seeing them - but too noisy - some of them are so loud.<br /><br />The sole wrapped asparagus - does look very good ... and good luck this week with the builders ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-7660588882357031482016-05-23T01:48:15.963-04:002016-05-23T01:48:15.963-04:00I feel much the same way about fireworks. When I w...I feel much the same way about fireworks. When I was a child we used to have bonfires and fireworks on Guy Fawkes Day. Great fun for kids until something unpleasant happened like getting a lit jumping jack caught in your hair. It was an absurd time of the year to do it here with the potential to cause major fires and too many people were injured accidentally or doing stupid things so both bonfires and individual fireworks parties were banned. Now, apart from sparklers, they are only allowed as part of huge displays organised by professionals for big events like the Royal Agricultural Show or New Year's Eve. Much more spectacular but the noise is also huge and pets get distressed so the wild creatures must as well.Helen V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07989670682260643429noreply@blogger.com