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on Multi-family yard sale to start the New Year off. Someone cleaning and organizing is a great chance for you to get some good bargains. Saturday, Jan 4th starting at 7am at the Shiver’s Florist parking lot located at 17294 NW Charlie Johns St in Blountstown. The sale includes toddler toys, décor, furniture, household good, clothes for woman, men, and kids, and much more.
on Today is National Bacon Day and that for sure deserves it’s own blog! National Bacon Day is an unofficial U.S holiday which falls on December 30th and is celebrated on an annual basis. The purpose of this holiday is to celebrate that tasty morsel of cured pork belly that is commonly known today as bacon. Everything goes better with bacon, so they say. Of course, no two types of bacon are the same and there’s a significant difference between the various types. For instance, Canadian Bacon is made from the back of the pig and looks quite similar to American ham. Irish bacon is also made from the back of the pig, but it is generally sliced thicker. American bacon is made from the fattier belly of the pig and then there is speck – an Italian bacon which is from the legs of the pig and is cured with various spices which include juniper, garlic, nutmeg, and salt. And that’s just the tip of the pig, so to speak. Other types of bacon are made nowadays and not all of them come from pig meat. Some of the more popular forms of bacon include duck bacon, gypsy bacon, slab bacon, pepper bacon, elk bacon, lamb and beef bacon, venison bacon, turkey bacon and soy protein bacon. However, not all bacon enthusiasts agree that these types of bacon are bacon at all.
A few bacon things you may not know:
~A bust of Kevin Bacon was once made from Bacon
~Bacon & Eggs are eaten together 71% of the time
~A 250 pound pig will yield approximately 23 pounds of bacon
~53% of American homes keep bacon on hand at all times
~New York And Los Angeles are the top American consumers of bacon
~The average American eats 18 pounds of bacon a year
~Bacon grease was used to make explosives during WWII
on Tallahassee’s Downtown Improvement Authority is hosting a free New Year’s Eve event Tuesday in Cascades Park. The event is being presented by Visit Tallahassee, a division of Leon County. iHeartMedia will emcee the event on the Capital City Amphitheater Stage. The City of Tallahassee will sponsor two fireworks shows. Two local bands will play during the event: The Fried Turkeys, will take the stage for some musical fun, and the headliner for the evening, Tallahassee Nights Live, will close out the evening of music. Tallahassee Nights Live’s talent, energy and diverse musical genres will delight multiple generations of music fans. In addition to fireworks and musical entertainment, many family-friendly activities and food trucks will be on hand to offer fun, quell everyone’s hunger pangs and provide beverages, including beer. All alcohol sales at the event go to support local nonprofit the Downtown Business Association. All of Cascade Park’s amenities will be available, including the Discovery playground. Attendees are welcome to bring their own food and drinks. The events are open to all ages: no tickets or advance registrations is required. There is ample parking at and around Cascades Park; the free Downtown Trolley will also be available for patrons The event will wrap up at 10 p.m., but patrons can continue to enjoy the evening downtown with several restaurants hosting parties with no cover charge. College Town will have free fireworks at midnight.
on National Card Playing Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 28.
National Card Playing Day on December 28th encourages us to invite our friends to deal out a hand and play a game or two.
In the 9th century, the Chinese began developing games using money and other paper objects. These early playing cards bear no resemblance to the sturdier European playing cards that emerged a few centuries later. Card games spread around the world in a variety of shapes and styles.
A standard pack of cards may be used for playing a variety of card games, with varying elements of skill and chance, some of which are played for money. Some of the top card games include Spades, Poker, Solitaire, Spite and Malice, Hearts, Spoons, Gin Rummy, Ridge, Black Jack and Texas Hold’em. Of course, there are thousands of card games, some of which are regional favorites.
HOW TO OBSERVE… #CardPlayingDay
What’s your favorite card game? There’s so many to play. Get playing and show your hand using #CardPlayingDay to post on social media.
Did You Know…
…that the earliest known records of playing cards exist from the 9th century during the Tang Dynasty in China?
on 
There are 67 counties in Florida but only one county was ever completely erased off the map; Fayette County in the Florida Panhandle. Fayette County was established on February 9, 1832 after a majority of the members of Jackson County, in which it presided, agreed to the split. However, the county was doomed to fail. The boundaries were never specified and many people were up-in-arms about having to switch counties, going so far as to continue voting as if they lived in Jackson County instead of Fayette. Half the population, half the territory, and two thirds of the wealth had gone back to Jackson County in 1833 which made people very upset. In 1834, a petition was signed pleading for the counties boundaries to be changed or for it to be dissolved completely. In the end, the county disappeared.
on Friday, December 27th from 6pm to 9pm they will have a Reagan Jam at Madison Street Park in Marianna. 30plus local musicians putting together bands on the fly and making music! Hosted by Master Mix Productions LLC.
on Christmas Day ~ December 25th ~ Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. Popular modern customs of the holiday include gift giving; completing an Advent calendar or Advent wreath; Christmas music and caroling; viewing a Nativity play; an exchange of Christmas cards; church services; a special meal; and the display of various Christmas decorations, including Christmas trees, Christmas lights, nativity scenes, garlands, wreaths, mistletoe, and holly. In addition, several closely related and often interchangeable figures, known as Santa Claus, Father Christmas, and Saint Nicholas, are associated with bringing gifts to children during the Christmas season and have their own body of traditions and lore. Because gift-giving and many other aspects of the Christmas festival involve heightened economic activity, the holiday has become a significant event and a key sales period for retailers and businesses. The economic impact of Christmas has grown steadily over the past few centuries in many regions of the world.
Happy Holidays to you and your families from Sonny and Debbie
on Christmas Eve is the evening or entire day before Christmas Day, the festival commemorating the birth of Jesus. Christmas Day is observed around the world, and Christmas Eve is widely observed as a full or partial holiday in anticipation of Christmas Day. Together, both days are considered one of the most culturally significant celebrations in Christendom and Western society.
Many other varying cultural traditions and experiences are also associated with Christmas Eve around the world, including the gathering of family and friends, the singing of Christmas carols, the illumination and enjoyment of Christmas lights, trees, and other decorations, the wrapping, exchange and opening of gifts, and general preparation for Christmas Day. Legendary Christmas gift-bearing figures including Santa Claus, Father Christmas, and Saint Nicholas are also often said to depart for their annual journey to deliver presents to children around the world on Christmas Eve.
Happy Christmas Eve to you and yours and may your holidays be happy and bright and safe!
on West Florida Electric Cooperative posted an interesting piece of information a few weeks ago.
Yard inflatables range from simple to extravagant. Operating some inflatables can be expensive. Larger ones consume anywhere from 150 watts per hour to as much as 200 watts per hour.They suggest to instead decorate with solid (electricity free) decorations, illuminated by a small yard spotlight. Still festive, and much more energy efficent.
on As always here is a little something to help remind you about safety for our pets. Thanks Alaqua animal refuge for this great visual. Enjoy the holiday with your pet by keeping them safe. Remember the following items can be toxic and harmful to your pets, as well as hazardous(all year not just at Christmas). It’s also important for your pet’s health and stress level to maintain their normal routine.
~chocolate, grapes, raisins, alcohol, salt, blue cheese, nuts, garlic/onion, bones, holly, mistletoe, poinsettias, ivy, lilies, tree water, tinsel, electric cords, ornaments, medications, and gifts.
