Jamaica RIU Ochos Rios

We arrive in Jamaica with no problems. On the way to the hotel we asked the driver to stop so we could get some beer for the hour and half driver to the hotel. You should have seen the faces when at a local beer we were told it would be $48.00 for 12 red stripes. We opted for only 6 beers.
  We got to the RIU by noon. Got some lunch & some red stripes.
  The RIU Ochos Rios is a very nice hotel. We all have Jr Suites overlooking  the gardens, pool, and ocean. The staff here is wonderful and really go out of there way to help you. We had a few bumps with check in but the staff was right on it and even got a upgrade for one of our rooms. You just need to be nice and have a little patience sometimes.
  Dinner we ate at the buffet which was Jamaica night and the jerk chicken, pork, and sausage was really good. Saturday night is there beach party which was very fun we just were all to tried to stay to long.
   Yesterday was a fun beach day. We even got a team together for beach Olympics. We were team smoke it up with captains sleep a lot & captain drink a lot. We won!

Jamaica

It's 4:44am & have already been up for 2 hours but the good part is by lunchtime I will be on the beach in Ocho Rio with a red stripe in hand.
The airport security is going very smoothly. No X-ray machines here in Philly and no pat
downs.
More from the beach later.

Bombastic Meatbats with Chad Smith

One night over dinner a friend of mine says”hey you know that band you like, Chili Peppers I think one of the guys is playing in New Hope.” I was thinking  yea right but the next morning I looked it up and sure enough Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers was playing with his band the Bombastic Meatbats in New Hope, PA I had to go.
I had no idea what to except as I had only ever eaten outside on the porch at Havana’s. We got there early and we were checking in with the hostess and there was Chad. He walked over gave a big smile said “hello, how you doing tonight as he gave my arm a little squeeze. Made my night, OK so I am just a little bit of a groupie. I have seen the RHCP a couple of times, saw Chad with Chickenfoot and now meeting him was unbelievable. 
   We had a table right up front, the band came on a little past 8:00pm and they were great. What I really couldn't believe was that there really wasn't anyone in the place. I think there was only about 50 people there.

 We really enjoyed the music. Chad rocks on drums and is very funny. After the show we they did a meet and greet. Great night!!!!!        
 I will definitely be back for more shows at Havana. 

BOMBASTIC MEATBATS with Chad Smith

Going to see Bombastic Meatbats with Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers tonight at Havana's in New Hope, PA.
Check them out www.myspace.com/bombasticmeatbats

Comfort Zone

I just made a family favorite macaroni & cheese with hot dogs. It's both simple, delicious, and a perfect comfort food. What is your favorite comfort food?

Baked Mac & cheese
1 pd elbow macaroni
2 pds shredded cheddar cheese
Some butter
3/4 cup milk or skim milk(which ever you prefer)
Optional hot dogs I use the whole pack but however many you like is fine

Heat oven to 350
Cook elbow macaroni according to box
Spray casserole dish with Pam
Put a layer of macaroni
Top with some cheese
Optional layer of hot dogs
Repeat layer of macaroni than cheese
Top layer cheese
Dot with some butter
Pour in the milk
Cook for about an hour until bubbly
Eat
Life is good.

Sunday Tailgating at the EAGLES

Nothing is better than an afternoon of friends,family,tailgating, and football. The only thing that makes this sweeter is when your team wins. Yesterday we had it all here in Philadelphia, great friends, tasty food, delicious brews,& The Eagles beat the Colts 26 -24.
Today we grilled shrimp & vegetable Kabobs, some traditional favorite’s hot dogs and hamburgers plus an array of cheeses, grapes, and crackers. The beer was a local favorite from River Horse Brewing, Lambertville, Pa. They brew up some fine Ales and Lagers. My favorite is the River Horse Hop Hazard. You can fine them online www.riverhorse.com.
The Brewery is opened for samples Friday – Sunday. They also give tours.

Time to eat & drink

Tonight we will be tasting some Italy wines.
First we are starting with Vigna del Sorbo Riserva 1988 a Chianti Classico
Than with dinner a 1988 Ornellaia and a 1990 Castello Dei Rampolla Sammarco.

For dinner Chef George is preparing Veal with mushrooms, wild mushrooms risotto,
and asparagus.

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Pumkin Chunkin

This weekend is the 25th Anniversary of Word Championship Pumkin Chunkin.
Thats right for these of you that have never seen this its well worth it.
November 5th, 6th, and 7th in Delaware.

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