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Introduction => The IHD Family - Our Members => Topic started by: Sluff on October 16, 2008, 01:45:10 PM
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I had the opportunity to visit with Southyard today. We talked extensively about WWII and Southyards life. It was my pleasure to spend time with you Southyard, I hope we have the chance to do it again in the future.
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:2thumbsup; That's so cool that you got to meet!
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Sluff..how wonderful you are...great of you to meet up with southyard.
Ann
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That's terrific Sluff. I'm so glad you went and met him and now he really knows how much we all care. Thanks Sluff and also for the photos. :cuddle;
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Hoss - you're simply the best; better than all the rest!
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is that Flip's god Cujo :rofl;
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I was just going to say that Southyard's dog looks just like Cujo. You're a good leader, Sluff.
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Great picture! Southyard, you look great! Hope you two had a wonderful visit.
Southyard, what is your dog's name? He is a real beauty. We are a bunch of dog lovers here! I hope you will share some of your stories with us. Especially, how to survive tough times. We need all the advice we can get.
Sluff, there is such a good heart inside of you. No wonder your son is such a sweetie! Just like his Dad!
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Two good-looking fellas there! I wish I could be sitting right there between you two (of course, you'd have to scoot over just a tad to get me in there). I'd love to hear all the stories Southyard has to tell.......Absolutely gorgeous dog!!
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you guys look like two peas in a pod. great to put a face with a name southyard. I miss your posts now come on!! start typing...Boxman
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I hope we have the chance to do it again in the future.
You'd better hurry!!! :shy;
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Just great to see the two of you together. :clap;
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WOW!!! such an honor to meet someone like you Southyard. I would have loved to be there to listen to all the old stories. I love history.
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That would have been a nice meeting to have attended. Would have lovd to hear the things he had to say.
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Wonderful pictures!!! It makes the heart glad to see the two of you together. I didn't realize that
you two lived close enough to visit. But knowing you Sluff, you will find a way. Southyard, I
hope that you are feeling better. Love to you both.
Mimi
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Nice to see you Southyard. That was nice of you to go and meet him Sluff, good man!
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Sluff, you are a doll. How I would like to hear some of Southyard's stories. I'm so happy you got to meet. :cuddle;
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That was precious, Sluff! Thanks for sharing and the picts!!!
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I am so happy you two were able to get together. Just two of our many very handsome IHD guys! :-*
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My dodg name is Fontana. Why that I do not know but I have never changed a dogs namethat I adopted
She came into our life after we had to put Samantha down the day after thanksgiving 2006. Shae had a cancerous groth in the mouth,abot 8 that nite she let out one big howl and headed for the door. Outside she urped out the groth and considerable blood. I( called my son to drive us to the vet as I was to shookup. Samantha sat in the backseat quitly for the 14 mile drive in the rain. When I explained I wanted her put down the vet was called out to the gerieving room. Son had to leave like I did when we put his dog down 15 years earlierI was invited to stay with her will being euthinized but could not face it.
I immeadiatly decided another dog was coming into our life. Local shelters (3 of them)turned us down when I asked for a large dog They stated I was to old for a big dog and should get a poodle or such. Afew days later on Kenosha Safe Harbor site Fonties picture was featured. We went don the next day and agreed she was fo us. Fterchecking a hold hab been put on her for anothers family approval. Chcked out 2 more shelters and started home. Got within a mile of home and the phone rang We could have fontana. The van did a 180 and we returned, arriving 10 minutes before closing. Needless to say they accomidated us and stayed to cmplete the deal. The trip home was a noisy one with a loud dog and four happy people. After giving her some water and treats we left her in the kitchen to sttle dowm. At abt 8 DW opened the gat and she has had the run of the house ever since. We have never had any accidentsor such. Other than a few piles in the van when TYM could not stop to let her out. Those were ayear ago or so. Afterhaving to put or old cat ,18 yrs, down due to health problems daughter and DW adopted a black 4 month old kitten. They bonded wonderfully with the first nite both sleeping on Fontys bed. now Angel is full grown and does her own thing
We also have a 3rd pet called Freddy. Hes a turtle. Swims in his own 30 gallon tank. He was about 1 1/2 inches when Tym found hin in the drive on a 90 degree day Now 6 inched after shedding a few shells. Mary likes to feed him worms and small fish . He also likes to bite her finger and be lifted out of the water. The cat sits and watches him swim and has never9that we have seen tried to catch him
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Lucky Fontana (the other pets too) and lucky you. She's beautiful Southyard. Thanks for the story of how she came to live with you
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thanks you for that story
I love animal stories
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great story. sad and wonderful pets complete the living experience...Boxman
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Fontana is a lucky dog to be adopted by you. We lost our 15 yr old dog last week and my house seems very empty right now. Your story was nice to read and I felt like we were right there in that van making the u-turn to pick up Fontana. Thanks for sharing how Fontana adopted YOU!
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Fontana is a real friendly pup.
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Fontana is a real friendly pup.
Yes she is but then no longer a pup our vet put her age at about 4 1/2 to 5 yrs.
After a very bad morning on the machine( Had my dr been there I would have told him to make the call to the hospice and I would quit cold) I slept most of the time after I returned home. Mary said I looked terrible when walked in was sure of it when I refused to watch the noon news. about 3:30 I heard noised in the backyard. I knew son was to assmble the new grill the kids bout me for a early BD present But looking out the window I noted all the grandkids and great ones too were playng with fonty. Seeing she sloobers the ball son always uses a glove The kids passed the glove to one anther to throw the ball. There grand mother watching with great approval. On nice days Tym takes Fonty into the alley and throws the ball as far as he can. Oll neighbors know when he does this to drive carefull and let their kids out to join the fun I went out a sat to enjoy it while I could also. The only one who paid me attention was Julie the grdma and her son.
we share all our blessings and they are all aware of my condition and future plans.Most of our neighbors a good people tho not as friendly as when we first moved here in 1972. But that is in every area and town.
Tommorrow Saterday I will start to cook our sunday repast. I have a 5# rump roast marinating and will be making saueur braten. Sunay morning oldest daughter will be over to get the lesson shes been wanting for years. How to make potato dumplingsI was taught this recipe by my Mother who stressed if you cant taste your own creation for flavor and such dont cook. I nly wish I had mastered here art in yaest doughs. After all these years mine still fall flat. During the time I have alloted myself I will once again try a loaf or 2 or bread
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Potato dumplings!! Yummy..
Are you of German origin, Southyard?
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Sounds great Southyard.
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Thank you for sharing with us southyard...
Ann
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MMMMmmmm I had yummy sauerbraten at Mader's in Milwaukee in July - it was so good!
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Oh man, Southyard, rump roast and potato dumplings. Please post the recipe. It sounds so delicious. What is Sunday repast, Southyard?
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What is Sunday repast, Southyard?
'repast' is just a fancy word for 'meal' 'dinner'
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Potato dumplings!! Yummy..
Are you of German origin, Southyard?
sorry but I am not German. I am the last in our family that is a FULL BLOODED BOHEMIAN
Grand parents on both side came to the US thru Ellis Island. When I was little and grandma was alive we spoke both english and bohemian. She was proud of her liniage and also becoming a US Citzen Therefore when we were in public we had to speak english Not like the wetbacks today who dont even teach there offspring english Pease excuse my soap boxing but I am proud of being an AMERCAN
Edited: Fixed quote tag error - okarol, admin
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MMMMmmmm I had yummy sauerbraten at Mader's in Milwaukee in July - it was so good!
I will admit that Maders does/did have a good recipe But it has been commercialized. Karl Ratches is a lot better and is a more upscale establishemnt
My dumplings are the very heavy kind that stay with you. They are seasoned with parsley flakes,asst spices( whatevers on hand) garlic and the personal touch of my fingers. I mix them by hand and taste as I go along. Due to dietic restrictions I have cut back on the salt bot 100%.
Oldest daughter works part time in a store selling strictly german products From food to clothes etc. She is furnishing a jar of german style red cabbage. This has a sweet sour base and melds with sauerbraten. Our other condimentwill be a cranberry,orage relish . I can eat this like applesauce.
We will be dining at 2PM sunday afternoopn. You are invited
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I wish I could pull up a chair at your table! It all sounds wonderful. I hope you have a lovely day, sharing good food with your family. :grouphug;
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I wish I could pull up a chair at your table! It all sounds wonderful. I hope you have a lovely day, sharing good food with your family. :grouphug;
Long ago I discovered that if I dont have a lovely day I alone am to blame. . Now if I could say the same for the countries financial delemina I would make instant changes
EDITED: Fixed quote tag error - Sluff/Admin
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You are so right. We do have responsibility for our own "lovely" days. You seem do know how to appreciate what you have. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.
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and I hope eevry
I am npw classified as drunk To hell with dialysus
Oh man, Southyard, rump roast and potato dumplings. Please post the recipe. It sounds so delicious. What is Sunday repast, Southyard?
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daughter t\who male the tdumplimgd(uner supervision) did a good Job She also had over her newest male friend We chatted deeply abt WW things. Thn I prceeded inti a dfew maretiinis
Thery are not on mydiet But neietther are more years of my Lid\fe IHD The meal was delectable and I willl enjoy s few more
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Hey Southyard buddy, alcohol and keyboards don't mix :rofl; I would fix that for you but the owner of the site never wanted us to modify spelling errors.
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WOW Southyard sounds like you had a lovely day. Tomorrow may be a tuffie, tho.
Take care.
Love, Mimi
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So where is that recipe????? You have me here drooling.......
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Hello Southyard, My family on my dad's side comes from the Swiss-German border area and his grandparents came in through Ellis Island, too. I know it's not Bohemia, but it sounds like there are some similarities in the food. When my grandmother was alive she would make sauerbraten, red cabbage, and green beans with spaetzle when she came to visit. Unfortunately, I never got her recipes, mostly because it wasn't sinking in that she wouldn't be around forever and I was still in high school. Then she moved to southern California with my Aunt and I hardly ever saw her. I would love to have your recipes if you decide to post them. thanks!
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Pelagia,
I don't do saurbraten (not a big fan) and I don't do my own potato dumplings like Southyard, but I do make my own spaetzle. It's rather easy and they go great with roast or any meat with a gravy actually. There's even Kaisespaetzle (spaetzle with cheese) that is so yummy..If you want that recipe I'll share it... just gotta find it first.
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Pelagia,
I don't do saurbraten (not a big fan) and I don't do my own potato dumplings like Southyard, but I do make my own spaetzle. It's rather easy and they go great with roast or any meat with a gravy actually. There's even Kaisespaetzle (spaetzle with cheese) that is so yummy..If you want that recipe I'll share it... just gotta find it first.
that would be great, thanks!
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I love spaetzels. mmmm good.
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Spaetzle (German pasta)
1 cup all purpose flour
1/8 tsp salt
1 egg beaten
1/3 cup milk
1 Tbsp margarine or butter
Mix dry ingredients. Add wet and mix. Put through a spaetzle maker over a big pot of boiling water. (If you don't have a spaetzle maker use a colander over the pot. Just kinda knead it through the colander and let the little noodles drop into the water (I think a cheese grater may work too). Let them boil about 5-10 minutes until firm but not hard. Drain.
I like to fry mine up in butter after they are done just for a bit and then serve with whatever gravy you are having.
For the cheese spaetzle, make the spaetzle.. Then fry up some diced onion in pan, add the spaetzle, then add Emmenthaler (sp?) cheese until melted.
My aunt used to make this for lunch when we visited Germany. It was so yummy.
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thanks! I'll let you know when I try it.
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I put spaetzle in my chicken noodle soup........
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Sluff, how is Southyard?
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Not sure but I will probably give him a call and send a Christmas card. If I hear anything I will post it here.
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Hello Southyard!!
It is good to see you posting again
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