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| Amelia Island beach web cam Sunday January 12, 2025 |
Visiting the Amelia Island beach web cam this afternoon, it's not surprising to see people fully clothed (meaning, no swim wear). It's winter here in Florida. We've got no snow, although it's come closer to us than most years with some of the white stuff in Atlanta, north of us about a 5-hour drive.
We don't often drive to either of the coasts (Atlantic and Gulf), which are something like 60+ miles from our house to both to the east and the west. Gary and I aren't much for sand between our toes any more, but I take pleasure in watching the crashing waves via web cam. It's like a mini-vacation.
It's Sunday afternoon and we're watching our Denver Broncos get trampled on by the Buffalo Bills. The Broncos. Anyone who knew my late husband was aware that was his team. Would you believe even though Gary is not from Colorado, the Broncos have been one of his preferred teams? So here we are. I'm sorry this is their last game of the season. We lost, 7-31. Moving on to something of comfort...
A few days ago, Linda included this in her blog post:
After seeing this, all I could think about was Banana Pudding. I asked Gary if he would like some. He gave me a thumbs up and smacked his lips together, which I took to be a definite "yes!" Our next grocery trip included the purchase of Vanilla Pudding (the cook and stir kind), a box of Vanilla Wafers, and a bunch of bananas (6 or more).
To make the pudding, I stirred the boxed pudding mix with the re-constituted buttermilk powder in a large saucepan on the stove. In a clear pyrex bowl I began layering the Vanilla Wafers and sliced bananas (using the entire box of cookies and all 6 bananas). After the pudding came to a boil, the liquid was poured over the wafers and bananas. Thoroughly drizzled between the wafers and bananas, the outcome was wonderful. The bowl was covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for about 5 hours to cool and solidify.
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| left right back row: Pam, Linda, me left to right front row: Cheryl, Terri |
We talked about how each of us decided to become a blogger. All of us have been at it for many years (over ten, if I remember the conversation correctly). While now 4 of us live in Florida, back at the beginning when we all began blogging and eventually became friends through social media, we were spread out in Florida, New York, Indiana, and Colorado.
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8 comments:
Beautifully written and said! We are so blessed to know each other in person as well as here in blogland! It just keeps getting better and better! And your banana pudding looks good enough to eat for certain! I would never have thought of using the buttermilk mixture in it. I may have to try that next time. My hubby LOVES banana pudding and I don't make it often enough! Now I'm thinking about it too. Your beach pictures do look inviting, don't they? But today was so cold and windy here that we could barely stand on the porch for five minutes, let alone think of going to the beach! Once the wind died down it wasn't so bad and I was able to go outside this evening and watch the sunset over Still Waters Pond. A most pleasant way to end a busy and somewhat anxious week. We are thankful for all that God has done for us, and we pray for all those suffering from great loss this week, both in California and still those suffering in the mountains of the Carolinas.
Take care my friend, and thank you again for arranging everything yesterday. It was truly wonderful!!!
I think He places people in our lives for even seasons.
It is crazy to think how much time passes while blogging. I sort of wonder if I really thought about how life works (none of us are immune to troubles) whether I would have ever started blogging. I am here now and will go until He tells me I can stop.
I am pretty sure banana pudding is a good thing for all days.
I told Terri I was jealous when I heard you were all getting together. What a joy to meet in person. I'm glad you were able to do this.
Your banana pudding sounds wonderful!
That is so nice to be able to gather with fellow bloggers, Barbara! It's so wonderful how blogging has drawn folks together from all over the world. My husband would LOVE your banana pudding as Banana Cream Pie is his favorite. I need to try making some soon. Sorry your game didn't have the desired outcome. As a Buffalo born girl, though, I'm happy and my mom would have been thrilled. She never missed watching a Bills game even when in her 90s :) Hope you have a wonderful week ahead! ♥
It is so good to be able to meet bloggy friends face to face. That's a great gathering! Your banana pudding is making my lips smack!
How wonderful that all of you bloggers could meet together. And your words are so true, Barbara.
I will admit I'm not a big banana pudding fan, but you make it look and sound delicious. And I'm with you... with any pudding (I prefer chocolate), I have to have cook and serve. Instant is in no way comparable to cook and serve. And besides, cook and serve is pretty instant as I like to eat my first bowl of it warm with whipped cream melting on top of it... :)
What a fun lunch y’all must have had. Your banana pudding looks delicious.
That photo of my fellow (sister) blogging friends says it all, Barbara. Who could have ever imagined when we were growing up that pen pals would morph into internet connections that cement us together? God always knows the people that we need in our lives just when we need them, and if we willingly accept His grace, our days are made abundantly full of love. Blessings!
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