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Thursday, September 30, 2010
JERRY GARCIA went SCUBA diving with my sister in Bonaire, NA...WOW !!!
I recently remembered that my sister had to ld me hat she went SCUBA diving with Jerry garcia of the Grateful Dead.
I recently remembered that my sister had to ld me hat she went SCUBA diving with Jerry garcia of the Grateful Dead.My sister, Susan "Suzy" Swygert lives in Bonaire, N.A.. She is an accomplished and published writer, professional photographer, and diving instructor. She formerly owned a diving shop as well and that is when she met Jerry and his wife and friends.
I recently emailed her through facebook and inquired about this experience and here is what she kindly posted back to me. Here is a copy of our emails / correspondence from this occasion.
" Steve Swygert September 20 at 1:01pm
Can you please send me a nice short story (or longer and detailed is great) about your diving with Jerry Garcia...who was there...how long did you hang out...what did you all do and talk about...I went to a beautful hippy fest in West Virginia and camped all weekend and listened to some great tunes and it was a blast...this place kind of lives the Jerry way of life and it was a great time...good folks, cool vibes, great music, etc...I so much hope you can share all about that with me so that I may post it on my blog with your permission...and if that is not ok...will Rhonda and I will love reading all about it...love and miss you all...Stephen
Suzi Swygert September 27 at 9:51pm Report
In brief, he was here because he loved diving and he got involved with the Henderson wetsuit company - they designed some wetsuits per his ideas/designs and marketed them with his name. He visited Bonaire during some events, with Henderson, so doing promotion for the wetsuit business, but enjoyed hanging out diving in Bonaire. I think this was all in the early '90s, but I can't remember exactly - maybe you can Google and find some info! He was here with his wife, Debbie,and she was lots of fun, too. There was something wrong with him, diabetes - and he seemed healthy and strong and drug-free when he was here. We were all so sad when he passed away, it was just a few months after their visit - he was very young, and it was a great loss to his family and friends, as well as the public.
I hope to learn more about the details of the trip and conversation and will post up more if I have further email discussion with my sister. What a great time that would have been...and I am sure was.
My sister has written many books and articles and she is easily found on Google. I hope you will read about her as well as some of her literature and feel free to contact me to get in touch with her. She still avidly dives and works as a photographer.
Nehi Lemon Driver Recipe
Ingredients:
2 1/2 oz (Add To Taste) Vodka
5 cubes (crushed) Ice
2 oz (Add To Taste) Maraschino Cherry Juice
1 piece (Cold) Maraschino Cherry
12 oz (chilled) Lemonade
Best served in a Mason Jar.
Directions:
Mix liquid ingredients in a tumbler (in ratio for smaller and larger amounts)using Nehi Brand Lemonade and Absolute Vodka or Grey Goose...Shake well...30 seconds...pour over 5 crushed ice cubes...garnish with a Maraschino Cherry or an Oarnge Wedge...you may also add Grenadine or Tequila to taste for an added kick as well...and most importantly ENJOY!
2 1/2 oz (Add To Taste) Vodka
5 cubes (crushed) Ice
2 oz (Add To Taste) Maraschino Cherry Juice
1 piece (Cold) Maraschino Cherry
12 oz (chilled) Lemonade
Best served in a Mason Jar.
Directions:
Mix liquid ingredients in a tumbler (in ratio for smaller and larger amounts)using Nehi Brand Lemonade and Absolute Vodka or Grey Goose...Shake well...30 seconds...pour over 5 crushed ice cubes...garnish with a Maraschino Cherry or an Oarnge Wedge...you may also add Grenadine or Tequila to taste for an added kick as well...and most importantly ENJOY!
Irish Whiskey Frappuccino Recipe
Irish Whiskey Frappuccino Recipe
Irish Whiskey Frappuccino Recipe
Ingredients:
4 oz Irish Cream
4 oz Whiskey
24 oz Coffee
Best served in a Mason Jar.
Directions:
Mix 24oz. of Starbucks Brand Frappucino Bottled Coffe with ice in a blender until you have the consistency of a smoothie...add Jack Daniels Brand Whiskey or Maker's Mark and Baileys Irish Cream, top with whipped Cream and Chocolate Flakes...also add Chocolate Syrup to taste if desired or Caramel...Excellent cold drink for a HOT day...and most importantly ENJOY!
Irish Whiskey Frappuccino Recipe
Ingredients:
4 oz Irish Cream
4 oz Whiskey
24 oz Coffee
Best served in a Mason Jar.
Directions:
Mix 24oz. of Starbucks Brand Frappucino Bottled Coffe with ice in a blender until you have the consistency of a smoothie...add Jack Daniels Brand Whiskey or Maker's Mark and Baileys Irish Cream, top with whipped Cream and Chocolate Flakes...also add Chocolate Syrup to taste if desired or Caramel...Excellent cold drink for a HOT day...and most importantly ENJOY!
Steve's Famous Cornbread and Fire Cornbread
Makes: 8 servings
Total Time: 1 hr
what you need:
2 pkg. (8-1/2 oz.) corn muffin mix (and ingredients on box directions per box, milk and eggs)
1 pint sour cream
1 can whole kernel corn
1 can creamed corn
Jalapenos as desired for "Fire Bread"
make it:
Mix boxes as described in directions with all the ingredients. Add sour cream, whole kernel corn, creamed kernel corn, jalapenos as desired for "Fire Bread".
Mix until ingredients are well blended and smooth. Bake at temperature as directions on boxes indicate. Watch carefully and cook until light to medium brown on top, approximately 30 minutes. Times vary per oven, and your desires.Notes It has always been told to me by Cornbread Lover's that this is the best cornbread they have ever had, and by folks who do not like Cornbread as the first Cornbread they ever liked, because it was not dry.
Great served with chili, and guaranteed to win any Cornbread Contest.
Always easy to check for doneness with a knife. Knife shall be entered in center of pan, and if clean when removed, all done.
Enjoy and please rate how you liked my original recipe. I have never shared this with anyone other then family, but I cannot keep it a secret anymore. Everyone should enjoy what they have been missing.
Total Time: 1 hr
what you need:
2 pkg. (8-1/2 oz.) corn muffin mix (and ingredients on box directions per box, milk and eggs)
1 pint sour cream
1 can whole kernel corn
1 can creamed corn
Jalapenos as desired for "Fire Bread"
make it:
Mix boxes as described in directions with all the ingredients. Add sour cream, whole kernel corn, creamed kernel corn, jalapenos as desired for "Fire Bread".
Mix until ingredients are well blended and smooth. Bake at temperature as directions on boxes indicate. Watch carefully and cook until light to medium brown on top, approximately 30 minutes. Times vary per oven, and your desires.Notes It has always been told to me by Cornbread Lover's that this is the best cornbread they have ever had, and by folks who do not like Cornbread as the first Cornbread they ever liked, because it was not dry.
Great served with chili, and guaranteed to win any Cornbread Contest.
Always easy to check for doneness with a knife. Knife shall be entered in center of pan, and if clean when removed, all done.
Enjoy and please rate how you liked my original recipe. I have never shared this with anyone other then family, but I cannot keep it a secret anymore. Everyone should enjoy what they have been missing.
Broccoli Mac and Cheese Soup
Makes: 4-6 servings
Total Time: 25 min
what you need:
1 box Kraft Mac and Cheese
2 Tbsp. butter/margarine
2 cups milk
2 cups water
1 package powdered broccoli soup flavoring mix
2 cups broccoli
1 can carrots
1 can peas
Prepare Mac and Cheese as stated on box along with extra milk or water from broccoli soup directions. Boil until noodles are tender, do not drain water.
Add flavoring from both packages, add broccoli (I prefer frozen), add carrots, and peas at the very end (as to not let disintegrate), stir often.
Let cool and thicken, serve warm...Yummy !
Notes: Have fun, and be creative, adding ingredients and spices to make it unique to your tastes...experimenting is part of the Joy of Cooking !!!
Total Time: 25 min
what you need:
1 box Kraft Mac and Cheese
2 Tbsp. butter/margarine
2 cups milk
2 cups water
1 package powdered broccoli soup flavoring mix
2 cups broccoli
1 can carrots
1 can peas
Prepare Mac and Cheese as stated on box along with extra milk or water from broccoli soup directions. Boil until noodles are tender, do not drain water.
Add flavoring from both packages, add broccoli (I prefer frozen), add carrots, and peas at the very end (as to not let disintegrate), stir often.
Let cool and thicken, serve warm...Yummy !
Notes: Have fun, and be creative, adding ingredients and spices to make it unique to your tastes...experimenting is part of the Joy of Cooking !!!
Best Dandy Lion Romaine Salad
Makes: 8 servings Total Time: 25 min
what you need:
4 cups fresh tender/young dandelion greens
1 head romaine lettuce
6 quartered tomatoes
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/4 cup raspberry vinegar
1/4 cup virgin olive oil
A dash of salt and pepper
3/4 cup Kraft Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Cut all vegetable ingredients to desired size and mix in salad bowl.
Add raspberry vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper and cheese; toss well.
Serve slightly chilled. Notes Obviously, decrease ingredients for fewer servings.
It is important to pick fresh young dandelion greens (right out of your own yard if you have them, and use no fertilizers, weed killers, or insecticides, etc. And make sure you do not have storm drainage in the growing area, as this can pollute the yard with oils from the road, etc.)
You must taste the greens. What most people desire is young tender NON bitter greens, and sometimes older greens are not bitter and can be used as well. You may use the flowers too in the salad as a garnishing, or decoratively and of course they can be eaten as well. Rinse all well. Even the root can be boiled and made into dandelion tea, very lemony tasting and nutritious.
Dandelion has more minerals and vitamins then most all store bought vegetables, even spinach. Enjoy, and use your own ideas to make to you liking and tastes.
what you need:
4 cups fresh tender/young dandelion greens
1 head romaine lettuce
6 quartered tomatoes
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/4 cup raspberry vinegar
1/4 cup virgin olive oil
A dash of salt and pepper
3/4 cup Kraft Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Cut all vegetable ingredients to desired size and mix in salad bowl.
Add raspberry vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper and cheese; toss well.
Serve slightly chilled. Notes Obviously, decrease ingredients for fewer servings.
It is important to pick fresh young dandelion greens (right out of your own yard if you have them, and use no fertilizers, weed killers, or insecticides, etc. And make sure you do not have storm drainage in the growing area, as this can pollute the yard with oils from the road, etc.)
You must taste the greens. What most people desire is young tender NON bitter greens, and sometimes older greens are not bitter and can be used as well. You may use the flowers too in the salad as a garnishing, or decoratively and of course they can be eaten as well. Rinse all well. Even the root can be boiled and made into dandelion tea, very lemony tasting and nutritious.
Dandelion has more minerals and vitamins then most all store bought vegetables, even spinach. Enjoy, and use your own ideas to make to you liking and tastes.
Cajun Shrimp Omelette
Wwhat you need:
3 large eggs
Butter
1 medium onion, diced
8-12 shrimp
1 package Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese
Cajun spices to your liking or Old Bay
1 jar spaghetti sauce
Paprika
Whip eggs together in bowl and pour into large generously buttered pre-heated pan. Let cook until eggs begin to solidify, usually between med-med/hi heat.
Add diced onions, as many shrimp as you can (cut in half length wise if desired), Philadelphia Cream Cheese as desired, Cajun spices as desired, and spaghetti sauce if desired.
Once warm, flip lonely half of omelette over to cover ingredients. Sprinkle with paprika for looks.
A real special omelette that can be served as an entire meal, even at dinner time. This is a big omelette.....that's how I love them. So if you like smaller just cut back on the ingredients and let your eyes and taste judge the ingredients and their respective quantities.
The Cream Cheese is a must with the shrimp, the rest is to your liking. Experiment, have fun, and most of all enjoy.
If high cholesterol is a problem for you, use no cholesterol butter or margarine as well as no or less saturated fat butter or margarine....E.B. (Eggland's Best Eggs, or Egg Beaters), low fat Philadelphia Cream Cheese.
Just a helpful note...low cholesterol margarine with high saturated fats naturally creates the "BAD CHOLESTEROL" we do not desire in our diet as a natural process of the body. Stay away from the saturated fats, that is if you have too!!! Enjoy and Good health !!!
3 large eggs
Butter
1 medium onion, diced
8-12 shrimp
1 package Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese
Cajun spices to your liking or Old Bay
1 jar spaghetti sauce
Paprika
Whip eggs together in bowl and pour into large generously buttered pre-heated pan. Let cook until eggs begin to solidify, usually between med-med/hi heat.
Add diced onions, as many shrimp as you can (cut in half length wise if desired), Philadelphia Cream Cheese as desired, Cajun spices as desired, and spaghetti sauce if desired.
Once warm, flip lonely half of omelette over to cover ingredients. Sprinkle with paprika for looks.
A real special omelette that can be served as an entire meal, even at dinner time. This is a big omelette.....that's how I love them. So if you like smaller just cut back on the ingredients and let your eyes and taste judge the ingredients and their respective quantities.
The Cream Cheese is a must with the shrimp, the rest is to your liking. Experiment, have fun, and most of all enjoy.
If high cholesterol is a problem for you, use no cholesterol butter or margarine as well as no or less saturated fat butter or margarine....E.B. (Eggland's Best Eggs, or Egg Beaters), low fat Philadelphia Cream Cheese.
Just a helpful note...low cholesterol margarine with high saturated fats naturally creates the "BAD CHOLESTEROL" we do not desire in our diet as a natural process of the body. Stay away from the saturated fats, that is if you have too!!! Enjoy and Good health !!!
Rum Frosty Recipe
Here is a fun one...before drinking...Drive to Wendy's and buy a large Frosty per drink to be made...once home, add 4 oz. of Bacardi Brand Dark Rum per Frosty (or to taste)...add Caramel and swirl entire drink with a teaspoon...garnish with drizzled Caramel and top with whipped cream and Chocolate Flakes...Chill non-served portion in fridge or freezer...and as always ENJOY!
Bacon et Poulet with Poivron Vert et Crevettes (Bacon and Chicken with Green Pepper stuffed with shrimp)
NEW RECIPE:
Bacon et Poulet with Poivron Vert et Crevettes (Bacon and Chicken with Green Pepper stuffed with shrimp)
Baked chicken breast (not covered, let's bacon crisp well) wrapped in bacon after coating with olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Topped with bananna pepper slice (from our garden), use whatever is on hand (bell pepper, jalapeno to spice it up, tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes, etc.)
serve with:
Shrimp Stuffed Peppers
remove top of Green peppers and remove contents, cook on stove top Uncle bens wild rice (10 minutes), place 2 tsps of tomatoe soup in each pepper, the 3-4 shrimp, cover with rice mixture, then add more shrimp into rice, then cover all with more tomatoe soup, can cover with cheese of choice for last 3 minutes of baking
I baked all on the same pan at 350 for about an hour...quick and easy to prepare and absolutely delightful !!!
ENJOY ! :)
Bacon et Poulet with Poivron Vert et Crevettes (Bacon and Chicken with Green Pepper stuffed with shrimp)
Baked chicken breast (not covered, let's bacon crisp well) wrapped in bacon after coating with olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Topped with bananna pepper slice (from our garden), use whatever is on hand (bell pepper, jalapeno to spice it up, tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes, etc.)
serve with:
Shrimp Stuffed Peppers
remove top of Green peppers and remove contents, cook on stove top Uncle bens wild rice (10 minutes), place 2 tsps of tomatoe soup in each pepper, the 3-4 shrimp, cover with rice mixture, then add more shrimp into rice, then cover all with more tomatoe soup, can cover with cheese of choice for last 3 minutes of baking
I baked all on the same pan at 350 for about an hour...quick and easy to prepare and absolutely delightful !!!
ENJOY ! :)
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Hey Man...Is that you ?...PICTURES
here is a link to the pictures that accompany the story. I hope you truly enjoyed it, and if anything looks famailiar...feel free to email me and we can add a submission. THANKS, Steve
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Monday, September 20, 2010
Hey Man...Is that you ?
September 18, 2010...SUNSHINE DAYDREAM TERRA ALTA, WV
Hey man ...is that you ?
Tie-dyed visual illuminations,
kept drifting over to me,
perhaps they had been drinking,
from a favorite cup of tea.
They gazed upon my face,
with both certainty and confusion,
was that me they were looking at,
or merely their illusion?
Hey man..is that you?
I heard so many times that night,
faces can get distorted,
time gets twisted, so does light.
Yeah bro, it must be me,
because so many have asked so quick,
new friends found I've many,
glad we all took this trip.
The eclectic music was contagious,
dancing souls all around,
better with each moment passing,
one happy family did abound.
I met Gulliver stumbling on his travels,
he was being followed by a bear,
that was what he last mumbled,
before passing out without a care.
tied down with rope and tent spikes,
and glorified with glitter,
a magic marker face was painted upon,
he made a perfect picture.
Many came to our camp site,
some lucid and some in a blur,
but one thing we shared in common,
was the bonding love so pure.
I saw a mountain top in the distance,
drumming heard from behind,
the fog lay in the valley mystic,
stars twinkled in abundance from all of time.
The night time sky so enchanting,
Jupiter above stold the show,
reflecting in all it's glory,
with bright intensity it was aglow.
Closest to the earth tonight,
on this day since 1963,
Looked like I could see its rings,
smiling back at me.
It's morning back at camp,
breakfast aromas fill the air,
friends coming often to visit,
and breakfast we do share.
We talk about the music we heard,
and the impressions that were left,
such an auspicious atmosphere,
all thankful to be guests.
Breakfast aroma still a lively boquet,
dancing in the morning air,
another hippabilly walking over,
smiling witout a care.
says...Hey Man...Is that you?,
sure is, sit and eat,
and with your morning breakfast,
please do not forget your tea.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Transcendental Illumination
Twinkling lights
Like illuminated needles of intensity
Sparkle all over my field of vision
guiding my thoughts…Luminescent transcendancy
Tingling sensations race down synaptic highways
Central nervous system in overdrive
Smiling and laughter are so natural and easy
It’s a great day to be alive
We are all just one happy family
Love emitting like photons from the sun
Contagious and a beautiful condition
Everybody desires some
Lives weaved into a fluid tapestry
Lived like a masterpiece hung on display
Life here springs youthfully eternal
Will you join us on your way
Here there is an inner peace
That warms from deep within the soul
If you to can feel it
Just trust, and go with that flow
Welcome to true love
The most tranquil and exciting place to reside
Kick back relax and enjoy it
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The beating I get for the beating I gave
The beating I get for the beating I gave
When I was a younger man
I never felt any pain
Beat this body black and blue
Thought I’d have something to gain
Smokes and beers tonight
Work and school come tomorrow
This body bounces back very quickly
My thinking sure was shallow
Older and perhaps wiser now
And with my body slowing down
I still like to crank it up
Who doesn’t like to hit the town
CHORUS:
Defeating this subtle monster is tough
Denial is a strong foe
Creeps in and stirs the soul
Lost without direction out of control
This is just the beating I get
For the beating I gave
Feeling like to my own body
I have become a slave
Praying for relief
Prying open my mind
I reach higher into my conceptualization
Can I escape again this time
Older and wiser with vision changing
Life blooms as a flower
This is conquest for me to experience
An open mind leads to a healing power
Mind over matter
Hard to do consistently,
What fuels this body healthy
I must consume intensely
CHORUS:
Defeating this subtle monster is tough
Denial is a strong foe
Creeps in and stirs the soul
Lost without direction out of control
This is just the beating I get
For the beating I gave
Feeling like to my own body
I have become a slave
Believing starts before results
Decisions carefully made
This pain shall be a fleeting glimpse
Faithful actions brings pain to fade
I shall have lofty goals
And plans for friends and travel
I will wear my Faith as a shield
My new life continues to unravel
Sharing how it use to be and how it is just now
Focusing beyond the self
I am feeling better every moment
I am putting black and blue up on the shelf.
CHORUS:
Defeating this subtle monster is tough
Denial is a strong foe
Creeps in and stirs the soul
Lost without direction out of control
This is just the beating I get
For the beating I gave
Feeling like to my own body
I have become a slave FREE STREAMING MUSIC BY MobiusTripz 24/7...STORE NOW OPEN TOO, LINK IN MUSIC PLAYER DOWNLOAD THE ANDROID APP AS WELL, FREE TOO !!!
When I was a younger man
I never felt any pain
Beat this body black and blue
Thought I’d have something to gain
Smokes and beers tonight
Work and school come tomorrow
This body bounces back very quickly
My thinking sure was shallow
Older and perhaps wiser now
And with my body slowing down
I still like to crank it up
Who doesn’t like to hit the town
CHORUS:
Defeating this subtle monster is tough
Denial is a strong foe
Creeps in and stirs the soul
Lost without direction out of control
This is just the beating I get
For the beating I gave
Feeling like to my own body
I have become a slave
Praying for relief
Prying open my mind
I reach higher into my conceptualization
Can I escape again this time
Older and wiser with vision changing
Life blooms as a flower
This is conquest for me to experience
An open mind leads to a healing power
Mind over matter
Hard to do consistently,
What fuels this body healthy
I must consume intensely
CHORUS:
Defeating this subtle monster is tough
Denial is a strong foe
Creeps in and stirs the soul
Lost without direction out of control
This is just the beating I get
For the beating I gave
Feeling like to my own body
I have become a slave
Believing starts before results
Decisions carefully made
This pain shall be a fleeting glimpse
Faithful actions brings pain to fade
I shall have lofty goals
And plans for friends and travel
I will wear my Faith as a shield
My new life continues to unravel
Sharing how it use to be and how it is just now
Focusing beyond the self
I am feeling better every moment
I am putting black and blue up on the shelf.
CHORUS:
Defeating this subtle monster is tough
Denial is a strong foe
Creeps in and stirs the soul
Lost without direction out of control
This is just the beating I get
For the beating I gave
Feeling like to my own body
I have become a slave FREE STREAMING MUSIC BY MobiusTripz 24/7...STORE NOW OPEN TOO, LINK IN MUSIC PLAYER DOWNLOAD THE ANDROID APP AS WELL, FREE TOO !!!
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