June 18, 2010

The Newsletter of the RockComp Computer Club

Edited and published by Chuck Rickard
chuck@rockcomp.org

ROCKCOMP COMPUTER CLUB

News From Other Places

News from Alberta

On June 6th Stan & I travelled to Innisfail, Ab. to take in the Shuffleboard Tournament. They had 108 entries. Competitors came from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Montana, Oregon and Washington. The games are played in the curling rink on 12 boards so the cold rainy weather we had last week didn't affect the play.
It was great to meet out Snowbird friends from Arizona. Former Rock Shadows residents Cliff and Kay Kristjansen, space #539, from Neepawa, Man. were able to make it this year after Cliff got a good doctors report. Don & Lucille MacMillan, space# 539 were also competing, we all enjoyed being together like old times. On the 11th we headed to High River, Ab. for another tournament, again a fun time. High River had 100 entries and is also held in their curling rink. Some people were heading to Brooks from High River to take in their tournament. The Alberta Shuffleboard Association have the tournaments set up so they follow close together, this way anyone travelling a distance can get in all three. We didn't bring home any trophies or money but had a great week with our shuffling friends.
Chuck I enjoy reading the newsletter - hope others will keep news coming in.
Maxine Nill

IA, IL, KS, AND MO SUMMER OUTING

The date of the summer outing will be Thursday August 26,2010. We have a room for our group at 11:15 with lunch at 12:00 at the Pizza Ranch at 1709 North Jefferson Way, Indianola, Ia. This is North on 65 &69 close to the Super 8 motel. Apple Tree Inn is close also. Will try to include a map with the letter. They have a buffet lunch that has a salad bar, chicken with side choices, as well as pizza bar and dessert bar. For afternoon rest and relaxation we invite you
to the party shed where we will be all to ourselves. Mark this on the calendar and we will have the letter with a map in the mail around the 4th of July. We would welcome any of the other states that might be traveling in the area or just make it a summer trip. Give us a call if you have and question.
REYNOLDS 642-942-6371
VAN RYSWYK 515-691-4407

News from Nebraska

Greetings from Nebraska........
We had way to much snow last winter {glad we were in AZ} Now we are having too much rain. The rivers are flooding, roads are closed and some towns have been evacuated. We have water standing in our back yard and my garden in a mud hole. The seeds from our large maple tree are coming up in the yard and garden. They are higher than the lawn. We can't mow because it keeps raining. The yard could be a forest. With all the rain, the mosquitoes have come in force. I guess There is no place like Nebraska! Bob and I are taking the Columbus High cheerleaders to Lake Okaboji, Iowa on the bus this week. They are going to a cheer camp. We have been doing this for 3 years. In Sept. we plan a trip to Washington D.C. This will be the first time either of us have been to the nations capital. We enjoy hearing from everyone on RockComp and are looking forward to returning to AZ.
Bob and Charlee Carrig # 760

More News from Nebraska

It was great to see several news items in this weeks newsletter. I really enjoy hearing about the RS people.

We have gone to graduation receptions for Pat and Milo Snyder's two grandsons. Some of you know that Pat is my (Sonia) sister. It is getting more difficult to get Harv around to things but he seems to enjoy going anyway.

Our weather her has been rather on the cool side along with several warm muggy days thrown in here and there. They said that we have had over 40 days of rain this year and all of us around here are wishing it would clear off for a while. I have my garden in pots on my patio except for one tomato plant in the ground. We moved into a townhouse (condo) last summer and don't have any place for a garden now. Of course they take care of the lawn and we like that.

Glad to hear Fred is doing better. For now from Nebraska, Sonia Holbrook

From the Ex Postmistress

Thank you - I just read the newsletter. It is always a pleasure to hear what is happening with friends and even some I do not remember. Maybe there are not many out there that still remember me. It has been 7 years since I left Rock Shadows. I have a lot of very good memories from there and I do send and receive e-mails from some. I bowled here last winter and I am looking forward to getting in some golf this summer- but I hope it warms up a bit more!! My daughter keeps me busy and I do not always stay out of trouble. It is rather cool here lately but I am sure the heat will show up eventually. My daughter has us signed up to volunteer in July to volunteer for a Stillwater garden tour. We have done that every summer since I have been up here. I have several craft items that I keep busy with. A few weeks ago we went up and visited with Frank Zimmerman , and his family. Frank and Tillie spent quite a few years at R/S. But I can tell you - my years in R/S were the greatest!!! Doing the mail there for many years was the neatest thing I have done!! How else would I have met so many NEAT friends?? Well I just wanted to get my two cents worth in-- and to say hello to all. This is a good thing you do chuck and Jery- thank you so much-- and so long until the next time--Sandy Goss

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.

It's about learning to dance in the rain.

Cucumber

1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.

2. Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours.

3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance.

4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices in a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the area.

5. Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem area for a few minutes, the photochemical in the cucumber cause the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!!

6. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free. Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangover and headache!!

7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge? Cucumbers have been used for centuries and often used by European trappers, traders and explores for quick meals to thwart off starvation.

8. Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you don't have enough time to polish your shoes? Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the shoe, its chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that not only looks great but also repels water.

9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice and rub it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!

10. Stressed out and don't have time for massage, facial or visit to the spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber with react with the boiling water and be released in the steam, creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown the reduce stress in new mothers and college students during final exams.

11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don't have gum or mints? Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the phytochemcials will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath.

12. Looking for a 'green' way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but is won't leave streaks and won't harm you fingers or fingernails while you clean.

13. Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber and slowly use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons and markers that the kids have used to decorate the walls!!

Recipe of the Week
by Jery Rickard
Tropical Pie

1 can (20 oz) unsweetened crushed pineapple
2 medium firm bananas cut into ¼-in. slices
4 oz. fat-free cream cheese, softened
4 tsp. sugar, substitute equivalent to 4 tsp. sugar
2 C. reduced-fat whipped topping, divided
1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (9 in.)
4 maraschino cherries, halved
2 Tbsp. chopped walnuts, toasted

1. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Place sliced bananas in juice; set aside. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar substitute and 1 Tbsp. reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Fold in ¼ cup whipped topping.
2. Drain bananas. Arrange half of bananas in the crust. Carefully spread with cream cheese mixture. Top with pineapple, remaining bananas and whipped topping. Garnish with cherries and walnuts. Refrigerate for 4 hours. YIELD: 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece equals 240 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 173 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

News from Prescott Valley

Not much going on here this week. We drove to Flagstaff Wednesday for an appointment with Jery's Dr. We have found a Dr. there that knows how to treat her leg ulcer. We have been going to him for a couple of years now. We had lunch at the Beaver Street Brewery which is a great place to eat if you ever go to Flagstaff.
Our weather is still beautiful as always. No sign yet of a Monsoon storm.

Well, the Diamondbacks have won 2 games since the last newsletter and lost 3. They are still solidly in last place in the National League, Western Division, 12 1/2 games behind first place San Diego. So far they have won 26 games and lost 40 for a .394 average. They are starting to trade players but I don't think that is the problem. I think that there is no hope until they decide to do something about the management.

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Edited and published by Chuck Rickard chuck@rockcomp.org