Potluck at Weegy's July 14, 2007!

Haven't heard if they're still coming yet. Hope to hear soon.

Amy is planning to drive to their house to ride with them....so I guess they are coming. Jo

Ahhhhhh, good, thanks for letting me know Jo.

Now we need to add Jo to our list!

I wish! Ya'll have fun....Jo

We will, thanks Jo, will miss you for sure.

I will be there in spirit!!

I'll take you any way I can get you Marie!

I'll be about a week late. LOL You guys have fun!

i was hoping to make it but work has me stuck in iowa still.. aaarrgghhhh

Darn it, maybe next time shock, arlene and jo. Shock, where in Chino do you live? That's where I grew up.

Louise,
What time does it start? It doesn't say in your last information post.
Donna

Wasn't it 6 AM til Midnight?

lol @ Arlene

As Weegy said "It start at Noon"

Have copied the details for all who missed the post above...

Here's the details. Saturday, July 14th at my house in Rancho Cucamonga at noon.
Addy:
9650 Deerbrook St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

From all freeways: 10 off at Archibald, (right coming west, left coming east ) north on Archibald, go 3 lights, the 3rd light will be 6th St. Right after 6th St. on your left (you can only turn left) will be Deerbrook St. Enter the tract and take your first left then a quick right back onto Deerbrook, my house is the 2nd house on the right. My phone number is 909-210-1329 if you have any problems.

Ok, here is the updated "guest list." (will update as more respond.)

Louise (weegy)
Kathleen (kaperc)
Mike (jasperdale)
Donna (socal)
Amy (ezylivn)
George & Sue (george)
Dawn (hellnzn11)
Elizabeth (crystalspin)
Michelle & Paul (daisyavenue)
Kanita (kanita)
Don & Pam (drdon)

Have I missed anyone? It seems like there was more coming. Let me know.



This message was edited Jul 12, 2007 10:44 AM

Have I gotten all who have responded and are coming?

If you decide to get here at 6:00 AM you will be immediately put to work! So it's your choice! See you all in 2 days!

starting the day with Weegy . . hmm . . could be interesting

Hmmmmm, I'll take that as a compliment!?!!?! Just ask dh, he'll tell you what it's like to start the day with weegy!

Louise I'm not going to be able to make it on Saturday.

The ants have launched a full scale invasion on my house. They have me surrounded from all sides and are trying to carry everything away...including the house itself. The soonest I could get the exterminators out here is Saturday.

I was really looking forward to seeing everyone again. I'm really sorry I can't make it. I D-mailed Don last week but have not heard anything back from him so I don't know what his plans are.

I hope everyone has a goos time and I will be waiting to see pictures.

Amy

Oh, Amy, I'm disappointed. But you take care of those pesky ants. I understand. We'll miss you.

Sympathies, Amy - just thank goodness they are not soldier ants. We heard stories in Costa Rica about those that would make your hair curl. Hope they are gone soon.

Picked up your plant yesterday, Louise.

Cheers,
Kathleen

Sorry about the ants; it makes my skin crawl.

Weegy,
I would definitely enjoy an entire day with you. (((Hugs)))

Someone asked for the recipe, here are three different versions. For Weegy's I made basically the original. I do not measure all that accurately for this kind of cake and it always turns out well. I used Fuji apples this time.


The original recipe from a friend of George Dvorak's.

German Apple Cake - bake 1 hour at 350 degrees

Combine until creamy
3 small or 2 large eggs
2 cups sugar
add
1 cup salad oil
1 teaspoon vanilla

Sift together
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt

Combine the above mixtures.

By hand add
4 cups apples, thinly sliced
1 cup nuts, chopped

FROSTING

Beat until smooth
6 oz. cream cheese
2 tablespoons melted butter
add
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar


George Dvorak's version of German Apple Cake

Combine until creamy
4 extra large eggs
2 cups sugar
add
1/2 lb. (2 sticks) butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Sift together
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt

Combine the above mixtures.

By hand add
4 pippin apples (4 cups or so), thinly sliced
1 cup (don't bother chopping) walnuts

Put in a 33 x 23 x 5 cm pan.
13 x 9 x 1 inch

Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees
After cake has cooled cover with plastic film. I like the softer texture.

FROSTING

Beat until smooth
8 oz. (yep the whole package) cream cheese
2 tablespoons melted butter
add
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar
Don't frost the cake ahead of time. Take the frosting (in the mixing bowl) and a spatula. Then when you arrive where the cake will be served frost it. Otherwise you will have dark specks all over it.


George Dvorak's healthy (well sort of) version of German Apple Cake

Combine (beat) until creamy
2 extra large eggs
2 cups sugar
then add and beat until uniformly mixed
3/4 Cup Canola Oil
1/2 stick butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
then add and stir by hand
2 cups whole wheat flour (King Arthur 100% white)

By hand add
4 medium apples (4 cups or so), thinly sliced, I used Fuji
1 cup (don't bother chopping) walnuts

Put in a 33 x 23 x 5 cm pan.
13 x 9 x 1 inch

Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees (It took 75 minutes in a glass pan, 90 minutes is metal)
After cake has cooled cover with plastic film. I like the softer texture.

FROSTING

Beat until smooth
8 oz. Low fat cream cheese
add
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar
Don't frost the cake ahead of time. Take the frosting (in the mixing bowl) and a spatula. Then when you arrive where the cake will be served frost it. Otherwise you will have dark specks all over it.

Oh, thanks, George, I do love a healthy cake recipe! :-)
Darn, I forgot to get flour when I was at the store today.

Kathleen

MMMMMMM, goodie, that's coming here?!?!?!? Thanks George, will print this one for sure.

Louise you said to bring whatever i wanted but at this point, do you have a particular need for a desert , slad, jello soup, chips, soda, beer, beans??? Anything come to mind? If not i`ll come up with something acceptable.

It is supposed to be real hot saturday, so there may be need for a wet tshirt contest for the guys. lol

Amy can't come afterall, she was going to bring the salad, would you mind bringing the salad? That would help. I'll have the misters going outside so we'll be nice and cool, don't you worry. Thanks Dawn for asking what I needed.

No problem.

Ok, we're on for tomorrow! See you all here and come empty stomached. You won't leave that way!
Mike you still coming?
George, heard from Ginny? Let her know and anyone else everybody, they are more than welcome.

Hi All! Unfortunately, it looks like I won't be able to make it as I am still working. I'll miss you all. Have fun.

kanita

Hey, that was great. I got to do a lot of talking before my bones wouldn't take it anymore.

So glad you were able to make it George and Sue , the cake was delicious, can't wait to eat the rest. You can always talk to Tony anytime, you know where we live! Thanks for coming, it was a really great day.
Hugs.

Hey you forgot to tell my spirit to put on sunscreen. I am totally burnt!1 Hope you all had a great time!!

Jo, Pam ate the chocolate in your honor!

Forgot to finish. Here's a picture of the ladies at our do.
Donna, Pam, Michelle, Louise, me, Dawn, Elizabeth

Thanks everyone for the great company and the wonderful food. Boy, can DGers eat! Weegy, thanks for inviting us and John says the lasagna was outstanding. Your home is wonderful, inside and out and you and DH are gracious hosts. Thanks also for the plants!

What a great day, everyone!

Photography is not my best talent, but here's some of the gang just hanging around: Don, George, Weegy, Donna, Dawn - and the awesome pond in the bright background. We were cool and comfortable with the misters going on the patio.

The beautiful pond.

Another one of the garden. The purple splotch on the far right - near the copper - is a vanda orchid in full bloom. Really lovely setting.