An Sionnach

I did a quick link to a post of the Cheyenne telling a story of a great flood that covered the earth over on Facebook.  This has led to nice little discussion that I thought would do well as a continued discussion in the blog. Feel free to jump in.

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OK so I contacted the folks about the hillside land available, and they were cool enough to recommend another bit of land a bit closer to Denver, with a larger property, open rolling terrain, and further away from neighbors. Came to find it was also on the other side of town where my brother in laws camp is as well. Based on his feedback it’s a pretty sweet area. The land has been assessed to $12K and selling for a sweet $6K for 6.65 Acres. Thats a little over 4 football fields with goal zones. Judging from their site, they already have a sale pending in this remote area. Judging from the maps and description access is super easy. Pictures show some great views (photos taken in October). I could attempt to finance this, but honestly to finance 6k for real estate seems a bit ridiculous, the interest alone could at least get a well in for water. I’ll be setting up a time to visit this and the other plot, but honestly this looks like a better deal. Land is easier to build on, wide open views of rolling terrain, 11 mile reservoir right nearby for fishing, nearest neighbors are on the other side of the ridge, antelope roam through the area. What a great spot to just get away.

More info here

Many years ago the family had access to two camps, one located in Mass, and the other in Maine. Unfortunately the way things panned out after both of my grandfathers passed we no longer had access to them anymore. For years I have always wished we had a getaway spot to go to, unfortunately land, especially in New England is a premium. After moving to the Midwest I learned that land is quite inexpensive, the hard part is that it’s just land, there are not many lakes or streams, you need to tap in a well, and build a place.

So after seeing a posting from my friend Huw linking to a site called Lands of America I figured I would check it out.

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Through dreary skies and torch soil,

I walk aimlessly through this night.

So one of the housemates and I had a humunganourmous steak in the freezer the other night. Debating whether or not to just do the steak plain or should we try something new, we opted to experiment a little, and came up with this little idea. And I have to say it came out delicious.

Ingredients:

1 Large steak (should be large enough to quarter in with one of the slices being run through the length of it
1 Bottle of Milk Stout (We went with the Left Hand Milk Stout)
1 Heaping Tablespoon of Fresh Rosemary
1/4 of a lemon
Brown Sugar
Large ziplock bag

Preparation:

Pour your one bottle of stout and tablespoon into the large ziplock bag. Mix well. Place the large steak into the ziplock bag, remove all the air and seal. Place the ziplock bag into cool water to defrost overnight. In the morning place steak back into the fridge.
Cut steak long ways once, then cut each of those in half. Place back into the bag for another 10 minutes. Remove steak and lightly rub brown sugar on both sides until it caramelizes. Rub your lemon onto the grill and cook steak until done.

Serve with vegetables and potatoes.

ENJOY!!
Place the frozen steak (uncut) into a large ziplock bag.

Alright I have been thinking of putting together a small little resource site for parents, teachers, treatment counselors, and possibly law enforcement pertaining to information relating to gangs. But I need a good name. Any ideas? Maybe a combination of words to make another word. Like GRASP (Gang Rescue and Support Project (Already used)).

Here are some ideas to get you started.

DroppingTheFlag.com

The lease is finally up. Although I missed the opportunity to move into the condo my sister had on the market, some friends of mine opened up one of their rooms. Much nicer neighborhood, located up in Erie, CO. Saves me $179 in rent alone, shared utilities, and closer (much closer to work). Final day in the drippy drip cave of Westminster, March 31.

It’s true, Acid trips you out, makes you all funky, weird and off balance. It knocks out your immune system, encourages tumor growth( aka Cancer), it makes you sluggish and tired. You may be wondering what the heck I am talking about. I am referring to body pH.

As I mentioned in one of my previous posts things haven’t been so balanced lately. I spend more time focusing on others than myself. I have been sick more, and stressed more. In return I have been eating more poorly. Junk food, processed food, meats, not enough water, lots of sports drinks and soda, add to which, alcohol. All of these adjust your body to be more acidic, which in return brings you to all the things I mentioned above.

So here I am, feeling blaah and I decided to do a bit of research about food, and it all came together. So I quickly ran out to the store and picked up some veggies higher in alkaline. And after the first few well chomped up carrots I already noticed my stomach slightly more settled, the mucous in the back of my throat. I’ll admit it didn’t make an abrupt change, but enough of one that said I have not been eating well at all. Apparently you are suppose to have a 4:1 ratio of alkalines to acids, and I judging from my recent diet am probably close to 1:4, if not lower. No wonder I felt so bleck.

So for my first change, it’s time for a food change. A friend of mine just recently did a veggie only diet for 40 days to help detox. I think I am due, it is Lent after all.

Some great memories of one of highlights of my life through 4 guys who filmed their hike on the Appalachian Trail.