What's For Dinner v 5.52: Summer Cocktails and Other Drinks

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Saturday July 23, 2011 · 4:30 PM PDT

2011/07/23 · 16:30

Hello all! Thanks for letting me publish this diary to the group. I had originally intended to write something about what we typically think of as "summer foods". Seeing as others have already done (great) diaries on grilling and smoking, two of my favorite things to do during the pleasant weather months (okay...I'll admit that I do grill outside when there's several inches of snow on the ground), I figured I'd write about cocktails, as they're a year round interest of mine. Plus, July is the perfect month to discuss libations, as parties and get-togethers when many of us tip back a few are often held. Also, Tales of the Cocktail is going on this week (July 20 through 24) in New Orleans. I've never been, but maybe I'll get down there one of these years now that my cousin and her new husband have settled there.

But I digress... On to some of my favorite Summer beverages!

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Sunday July 10, 2011 · 5:05 PM PDT

2011/07/10 · 17:05

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Wednesday July 06, 2011 · 1:07 PM PDT

2011/07/06 · 13:07

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Sunday July 03, 2011 · 5:59 PM PDT

2011/07/03 · 17:59

I apologize for the lateness of this bucket (to the east costers and anyone east of us, anyway). You know the deal: what's going on where you live? The corn is getting high here, just to or past an elephant's knee...

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Tuesday June 07, 2011 · 9:00 AM PDT

2011/06/07 · 09:00

The Daily Bucket is a place to catch your casual observations of the natural world and turn them into a valuable resource. Whether it's the first flowers of spring or that odd bug in your basement, don't be afraid to toss your thoughts into the bucket. Check here for a more complete description.

So It's been a while since I've posted or commented in here; work has kept me pretty busy as of late. I will be out of the country and likely away from the Series of Tubes for a few days later this week, so I thought I'd share Monday's backyard encounter.**

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Sunday April 24, 2011 · 9:05 AM PDT

2011/04/24 · 09:05

The Daily Bucket is a place to catch your casual observations of the natural world and turn them into a valuable resource. Whether it's the first flowers of spring or that odd bug in your basement, don't be afraid to toss your thoughts into the bucket. Check here for a more complete description.

It may really be spring here in southern Pennsylvania, with temps in the 60s today and for much of next week. We did have sun here yesterday and day among periods of rain; as I write this, it is clouding up here. I just hope we don't have 90 degree days in May like we did last year.

What's the situation in your area? Share your thoughts and observations below.

Daily Bucket - Sunday Brief Respite From the Rain Edition

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Sunday April 17, 2011 · 10:35 AM PDT

2011/04/17 · 10:35

The Daily Bucket is a place to catch your casual observations of the natural world and turn them into a valuable resource. Whether it's the first flowers of spring or that odd bug in your basement, don't be afraid to toss your thoughts into the bucket. Check here for a more complete description.

So we got swamped with 3.5-inches of rain here in southeastern PA yesterday and, miraculously, the sun is out today, with some pretty stiff breezes. Also had a tornado watch for part of the evening, although my cousin in North Carolina actually had one come through her neighborhood. Hope my fellow Kossacks on the Right Coast (and everyone else) are faring well. Hopefully, I can get out and do some gardening today.

What's going on in your neck of the woods today? More rain is on the way!

Daily Bucket: April Showers Edition

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Saturday April 16, 2011 · 7:28 AM PDT

2011/04/16 · 07:28

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I'd hoped to get some photos up of my little corner of the world today. Unfortunately, we're getting rain all day and I don't think my camera would have lasted a minute out there.

What's going on in your neck of the woods, where are you located, and how many baseball games on the east coast will be postponed due to this rain?

The Daily Bucket: Only Two Days 'til Opening Day Edition

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Wednesday March 30, 2011 · 2:56 PM PDT

2011/03/30 · 14:56

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I'd hoped to get this diary up earlier in the day, so I apologize to anyone who's been kept waiting. I'm throwing this up here as Mark is semi-off the grid for posting purposes for part of this week. What's going on in your neck of the woods, where are you located, and which MLB team will you be cheering for this week (and for the next six months)? Go Fightin' Phils!!!

Daily Bucket: First Day of Spring Edition

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Sunday March 20, 2011 · 9:11 AM PDT

2011/03/20 · 09:11

Hello All. The first day of spring has finally arrived; please let us know what’s happening in your neck of the woods for this unofficial holiday.

As always:

The Daily Bucket is a place to catch your casual observations of the natural world and turn them into a valuable resource. Whether it's the first flowers of spring or that odd bug in your basement, don't be afraid to toss your thoughts into the bucket. Check here for a more complete description.

For Mark:

Share your own observations in comments, and I'll add a marker to the map. Please give a city and state (as close as you feel comfortable in providing). Green pins for observations mostly about plants, brown for animals, and blue for weather or other inorganic items. The letter at the center of each pin will be the first letter of the user who provides the data.

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Saturday March 05, 2011 · 6:52 AM PST

2011/03/05 · 06:52

Thought I'd throw this bucket out there for those weekend observers out there. As always, the graf from Mark:

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Photodiary: Harrisburg, PA's Unity Rally - Feb. 26, 2010

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Thursday March 03, 2011 · 8:01 PM PST

2011/03/03 · 20:01

I had the opportunity to attend a portion of the Unity rally held on the capital steps in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania last weekend (February 26, 2011) and was able to snap a few photos, so I thought I'd share for those who are interested. I would've had these up several days ago, but was having computer issues and camera issues; I think I lost around a third of the photos that I did take, so these ones will have to do.

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