February 18th Birthdays

Of course number one is your Birthday!  Happy Birthday Darling!

But there are a some other birthdays on this date.. Yes its John Travolta and Yoko Ono's birthday.. and Cybil Shepards also...but here are a few that I bet you don't know about.....

It is also Allan Melvin's birthday..he was Sam the Butcher on the Brady Bunch and the voice of Magilla Gorilla

 
Mary Tudor also known as "Bloody Mary" was born on the 18th...this might explain your love of Tomato Juice and Bloody Marys....

And its also Thomas Girtin's birthday...one of Englands most romantic painters

And cartoonist Johnny Hart

And Louis Comfort Tiffany

I'm sure you watched a bit of TV....its character actor Bert Mustin's birthday...this guy was in just about every sitcom..from Andy Griffith to I Love Lucy

Lions

Lusaka, a five-month-old cub, is devoted to her father, who has just been allowed near his seven children in the zoo

The playful cub grabs hold of her dad's tail as he pretends not to notice

The male has a look that would stop a wildebeest at 50 metres as the female cub makes good her escape

The cub rolls playfully over on to her back as the male catches up to her

He's supposed to be the king of the jungle, but these pictures clearly show who's in charge.
The male lion cowers his head as he is given an earful by a lioness after a playfight went too far.
The father had pinned his daughter Lusaka to the ground in mock anger after the playful cub had repeatedly nipped his tail.

Maybe those were Turkeys we saw

Starved Rock Cabins

$145.00 per night

Of the four, two have a king size bed with a wood-burning fireplace and the remaining two have a double bed (without a fireplace). They have their own heat / air conditioning, and indoor plumbing--all of the deluxe cabins have flatscreen televisions and WiFi internet access.

All cabin rooms enjoy the same amenities as lodge rooms. We have a total of 8 deluxe cabin rooms (4 with fireplaces).  

Very Romantic!!!

Cute Kid Videos

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Is this the coolest Toatser or what!

The Back to Basics 4-slot Egg and Muffin Toaster toasts bread, English muffins, bagels or croissants at the same time it steam-poaches the egg and warms the pre-cooked meat. In about four minutes, this multi-function toaster makes a delicious egg and muffin sandwich at home.

The Little Traveler

It all started with a rather unusual tea given in the Raftery home at 404 South Third Street in Geneva, Illinois. History tells us that Edmond and Kate Raftery enjoyed a wide circle of friends and were known for entertaining with flair.

A friend of Mrs. Raftery's, Mrs. Lucy Calhoun, traveled extensively through the Orient with her husband, a diplomat. She sent unusual gifts back to her friends in the United States.

Mrs. Raftery was delighted with her friend's finds and knew others would be, too. She asked her to send more of these unusual items and, as time passed, her collection grew. These Oriental 'treasures' were displayed on the grand piano in the Raftery's living room. With 'the stage set,' invitations were sent for an afternoon tea and sale.

The tea was quite successful and others were held with items not only from the Orient, but from other friends who had traveled through Italy, France and England. As the collection continued to grow, so did the Rafterys' reputation. By 1922, a portion of their home was formally opened as a shop. Afternoon tea continued to be served to their 'guests.'

By 1925 their shop, dubbed The Little Traveler, was frequented by the 'carriage trade.' Knowing that her guests had traveled some distance, Mrs. Raftery (still more hostess than shopkeeper at heart) served luncheon. It was a wonderful meal, served in the intimate surroundings of the home's dining room, where the shop's antiques were displayed.