Monthly Archives: June 2008

Make a Flag Cake with Cool Whip and Sara Lee!

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Buzz

Ingredients: 1    (10 75 oz.) frozen SARA LEE   lb  Cake, thawed, cut into 10     Slices 2  pt  Strawberries 1    Tub (12 oz.) COOL WHIP     Whipped Topping, thawed 1 1/3  c  Blueberries, divided   … Continue reading →

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Going Green

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Buzz

Whats all this talk about going green? Basically, going green is a new trend geared toward preserving our environment. Corporations, students, families, you name it, are all on board. We all want to do our part to save the planet and … Continue reading →

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Beer for Slugs!

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Buzz

Dear John, Place a few ounces of beer on a flat dish in your rose garden!  Slugs like beer and they get soo snookered, they pass out and drown in the Beer. No more slugs!! Try it!   “Buzz”  

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A Gold Medal Winner in Sun City Carolina Lakes

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Buzz

As featured in the local paper, Fred Ruppenthal, your neighbor here in Sun City Carolina Lakes is a champion swimmer! He won gold medals in the age 75-79 freestyle 500-meter and 100 meter races at the South Carolina Senior games in … Continue reading →

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Slugs in my Garden

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Buzz

Who can tell me the best way to keep slugs off my roses? John P

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GRANDKIDS’ DAY – CARNIVAL At SCCL! June 28th!

Posted on June 21, 2008 by Buzz

CARNIVAL!!! Games! * Food! * Fun! Lake House Terrace and Back Lawn – 9am to 11am Tailgaters serving Hot Dogs & Refreshments @ 10am Kid’s Hot Dog – FREE with ticket* (1 per child) Adult Hot Dog – $3.00 Bottled … Continue reading →

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North Carolina Blackberry Festival

Posted on June 21, 2008 by Buzz

Jul 12, 2008 The NC Blackberry Festival offers visitors a full day of crafters, music, food, family fun and BLACKBERRIES! The morning starts off with a group of the cutest little berries at the Blackberry Princess pageant. The premier event … Continue reading →

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Carolina Lakes Golf Club

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Buzz

July 4th Weekend Only! Friday, July 4th to Sunday, July 6th All Rounds Packages, Trail Passes and Range Plans will be 10% off the current price. All packages bought during this sale will still expire as of December 31, 2008. … Continue reading →

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Long Island Iced Tea

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Buzz

  Ingredients: 1⁄2 oz. vodka 1⁄2 oz. rum 1⁄2 oz. tequila 1⁄2 oz. gin 1⁄2 oz. triple sec Splash of Coke™ or other cola Lemon slice or wedge Preparation: Fill chimney glass with ice. Add vodka, rum, tequila, gin and … Continue reading →

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Make A Deck Fountain

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Buzz

If you crave a water feature but have limited space on a deck or patio, this project is perfect for you–a brick-based water fountain on the corner of a deck. You can complete this project in less than a day. … Continue reading →

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Cleaning your Computer

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Buzz

• Remove individual keys to clean and wipe the underside with a microfiber cloth. Some keys have springs and it might be tough to get them back in place. • Lay an extra place mat over to keyboard (when not … Continue reading →

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Today In History

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Buzz

1837 – Queen Victoria succeeds to the British throne. 1877 – Alexander Graham Bell installs world’s first commercial telephone service in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. 1948 – Toast of the Town, later The Ed Sullivan Show, debuts. 1963 – The so-called … Continue reading →

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