Thursday, December 23, 2010
390 Years Ago Today Work on Plymouth Settlement Begins
The first permanent European settlement in New England begins to take shape. My ancestors William and Susanna White, with their two sons, Resolved and Peregrine, were among those desperately in need of shelter. Peregrine, my next generation ancestor, had been the first European born in the New World—born aboard the Mayflower while it held off-shore and advance scouts searched for a safe harbor for the ship to land. Now these "pilgrims" (though the term was not yet in use then) of the Mayflower were hastily building dwellings to shelter them from the advance of their first North American winter.
Sadly, that first year, half of the original 102 settlers would die—among them my ancestor William White. Susanna would remarry—to fellow Mayflower passenger Edward Winslow. My ancestor Peregrine White lived a full and prosperous life to the age of 83. He and his wife, Sarah, daughter of William and Elizabeth Bassett, had seven children. Jonathan White, born in 1658, was my next ancestor in the line.
Sadly, that first year, half of the original 102 settlers would die—among them my ancestor William White. Susanna would remarry—to fellow Mayflower passenger Edward Winslow. My ancestor Peregrine White lived a full and prosperous life to the age of 83. He and his wife, Sarah, daughter of William and Elizabeth Bassett, had seven children. Jonathan White, born in 1658, was my next ancestor in the line.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Mince Pie Recipe From 1624
From the papers of King Charles I of England:
For six Minst Pyes of an Indifferent bignesse.
Take halfe a peck of the finest Flower, 2 li[bra]s of Suger, 2 li[bra]s of Butter, a Loyne of fatt Mutton, w[i]th a little of a Legg of Veale to mince w[i]th it, 2 li[bra]s of Reasons of the Sunn, as many Currons , of Cloves, Mace, and Nuttmeggs one ownce.
For the Paist mingle 1 pound and a halfe of Suger w[i]th the Flower and breake in the Yolkes of six Eggs, then worke it together w[i]th 3 parts of the two pounde of Butt[e]r. Set of a little water, and let it Seethe, then scym it and put in the 4th Parte of the Butt[e]r, and when it is melted, Scym it cleane from the Water, and work it w[i]th the Paist.
For the Meate. Let it be seasoned w[i]th Pepper, and mingled with halfe a pound of Suger, the other Frute and Spyce, the Raisons must be stoned, & some of them minced amongst the meate, the others put in hole, put in the Joyce of two Orringes and one Leamond, and the Ryne of them smale minced.
When the Pyes are filled slice Dates and stick in the top, and when you sett them into the oven Wassh them over w[i]th the yolkes of Eggs, and pynn them upp in Papers.
For six Minst Pyes of an Indifferent bignesse.
Take halfe a peck of the finest Flower, 2 li[bra]s of Suger, 2 li[bra]s of Butter, a Loyne of fatt Mutton, w[i]th a little of a Legg of Veale to mince w[i]th it, 2 li[bra]s of Reasons of the Sunn, as many Currons , of Cloves, Mace, and Nuttmeggs one ownce.
For the Paist mingle 1 pound and a halfe of Suger w[i]th the Flower and breake in the Yolkes of six Eggs, then worke it together w[i]th 3 parts of the two pounde of Butt[e]r. Set of a little water, and let it Seethe, then scym it and put in the 4th Parte of the Butt[e]r, and when it is melted, Scym it cleane from the Water, and work it w[i]th the Paist.
For the Meate. Let it be seasoned w[i]th Pepper, and mingled with halfe a pound of Suger, the other Frute and Spyce, the Raisons must be stoned, & some of them minced amongst the meate, the others put in hole, put in the Joyce of two Orringes and one Leamond, and the Ryne of them smale minced.
When the Pyes are filled slice Dates and stick in the top, and when you sett them into the oven Wassh them over w[i]th the yolkes of Eggs, and pynn them upp in Papers.
Showboat Branson Belle
Todd Oliver and his amazing talking dogs sail into nautical history.
The final performances of Todd Oliver and Showstoppers on the Showboat Branson Belle will be on December 26-31, 2010, ending more than a decade of uproarious laughter, standing ovations and encores.
Oliver will move his amazing act to the Jim Stafford Theatre in 2011.
Peggy and I have sailed several times on the beautiful Belle, but we missed the recent grounding due to high winds that kept some 600 passengers and crew aboard from Saturday night, Dec. 12, into the next Sunday morning. The stranded passengers were offloaded at Poverty Point.
The final performances of 2010 will be aboard a stationary Showboat.
Peggy greeting Irving and Lucy. Todd Oliver in the red coat.
Christmas is always special aboard the Belle.
The curtain comes down on Todd Oliver's remarkable run at the Belle.
The final performances of Todd Oliver and Showstoppers on the Showboat Branson Belle will be on December 26-31, 2010, ending more than a decade of uproarious laughter, standing ovations and encores.
Oliver will move his amazing act to the Jim Stafford Theatre in 2011.
Peggy and I have sailed several times on the beautiful Belle, but we missed the recent grounding due to high winds that kept some 600 passengers and crew aboard from Saturday night, Dec. 12, into the next Sunday morning. The stranded passengers were offloaded at Poverty Point.
The final performances of 2010 will be aboard a stationary Showboat.
Peggy greeting Irving and Lucy. Todd Oliver in the red coat.
Christmas is always special aboard the Belle.
The curtain comes down on Todd Oliver's remarkable run at the Belle.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
390 Years Ago Today My Ancestor Peregrine White Landed in the Mayflower
December 18, 1620, 102 seekers after religious freedom landed at Plymouth Rock in the Mayflower after an arduous voyage of 3 months and 12 days. They were dubbed pilgrims by William Bradford, who would become Plymouth's first governor. Three of my ancestors came ashore then — not unusual since a high percentage of Americans can trace their lineage back to the Mayflower.
As it happens one of those ancestors was the first European born in the New World — Peregrine White — born aboard the Mayflower while it held off-shore and advance scouts searched for a safe harbor for the ship to land.
"The names of those which came over first, in the year 1620, and were by the blessing of God the first beginners and in a sort the foundation of all the Plantations and Colonies in New England; and their families…
"Mr. William White and Susanna his wife and one son called Resolved, and one born a-shipboard called Peregrine ..."
William Bradford, Of Plymouth Plantation 1620-1647, ed.
Samuel Eliot Morison (New York : Knopf, 1991), p. 442.
As it happens one of those ancestors was the first European born in the New World — Peregrine White — born aboard the Mayflower while it held off-shore and advance scouts searched for a safe harbor for the ship to land.
"The names of those which came over first, in the year 1620, and were by the blessing of God the first beginners and in a sort the foundation of all the Plantations and Colonies in New England; and their families…
"Mr. William White and Susanna his wife and one son called Resolved, and one born a-shipboard called Peregrine ..."
William Bradford, Of Plymouth Plantation 1620-1647, ed.
Samuel Eliot Morison (New York : Knopf, 1991), p. 442.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Springfield Catches Edges of Blizzard
Blizzard Conditions Blanket Midwest
Associated Press
MINNEAPOLIS -- The inflatable roof of the Minnesota Vikings' stadium collapsed Sunday and roads were closed throughout the upper Midwest as a storm that dumped nearly 2 feet of snow in some areas continued to crawl across the region.
A blizzard warning was in effect for parts of eastern Iowa, southeastern Wisconsin, northwestern Illinois, and northern Michigan, according to the National Weather Service. Surrounding areas including Chicago were under winter storm warnings.
[Missouri had stiff winds and night flurries with some wind chills around zero.]
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/weather/2010/12/12/weather-service-warns-state-midwest-blizzard/#ixzz17wDLoVAU
Associated Press
MINNEAPOLIS -- The inflatable roof of the Minnesota Vikings' stadium collapsed Sunday and roads were closed throughout the upper Midwest as a storm that dumped nearly 2 feet of snow in some areas continued to crawl across the region.
A blizzard warning was in effect for parts of eastern Iowa, southeastern Wisconsin, northwestern Illinois, and northern Michigan, according to the National Weather Service. Surrounding areas including Chicago were under winter storm warnings.
[Missouri had stiff winds and night flurries with some wind chills around zero.]
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/weather/2010/12/12/weather-service-warns-state-midwest-blizzard/#ixzz17wDLoVAU
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Words of Hope
"The days of our lives, for all of us, are numbered. We know that. And yes, there are certainly times when we aren't able to muster as much strength and patience as we would like. It's called being human. But I have found that in the simple act of living with hope, and in the daily effort to have a positive impact in the world, the days I do have are made all the more meaningful and precious. And for that I am grateful."
—Elizabeth Edwards, shortly before her recent death from cancer
—Elizabeth Edwards, shortly before her recent death from cancer
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Forest in Israel Ablaze
Arrests over deadly forest fire that has taken the lives of at least 42 people
By Dan Wooding
Founder of ASSIST Ministries, reporting from Israel
CARMEL FOREST, ISRAEL (ANS) -- Two people have been arrested over a forest fire which has claimed at least 42 lives in Israel.
They are being questioned about a campfire authorities believe may have sparked the worst tragedy of its kind in Israel's history.
“We're talking negligence at the moment,” said Police spokesman, Micky Rosenfeld.
Officials said the blaze was likely to have been started by a picnic fire. The blaze, which broke out Thursday (December 2, 2010), tore through the Carmel Forest above the northern city of Haifa. Thirty-seven of those killed were prison officers, whose bus was caught in the flames as they tried to reach a nearby jail to help evacuate it.
Foreign firefighter aircraft, including UK helicopters, have joined in the battle to contain the fire which was still burning out of control yesterday.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called the fire an “unprecedented disaster” as an estimated 13,000 acres have burned so far.
More than 15,000 people have been evacuated and 42 people have been reported killed so far including 40 prison security personnel who were killed when the bus they were traveling on veered off the road and exploded into flames.
A spokesperson for For Zion’s Sake Ministries, says, “Israel is suffering the worst drought since it's rebirth in 1948 which has of course added to the dryness of the forests.
"Also adding to the menacing fires are the strong Shirav winds that have been fanning the blaze and enabling it to spread almost reaching Haifa University.”
Meanwhile, in a rare appeal for international aid, Prime Minister Netanyahu has urgently requested assistance from Russia, Greece, Italy and Cyprus for firefighting forces as the flames enveloping Northern Israel blaze out of control.
“For Zion's Sake Ministries” says that it is commited to assisting in this emergency by participating in the evacuation of those in immediate danger and by providing food, shelter and spiritual support to those in immediate need.
"We also will be involved in the rebuilding of the affected areas and financially blessing those families who have lost their homes to fire," added the spokesperson.
If you wish to help, please go to: http://forzion.com/bless-israel/support-fzs/
Note: Dan Wooding is in Israel at this time as part of an Evangelical Press Association media tour organized by the Israel Ministry of Tourism.
Dan Wooding, ASSIST News Service
By Dan Wooding
Founder of ASSIST Ministries, reporting from Israel
CARMEL FOREST, ISRAEL (ANS) -- Two people have been arrested over a forest fire which has claimed at least 42 lives in Israel.
They are being questioned about a campfire authorities believe may have sparked the worst tragedy of its kind in Israel's history.
“We're talking negligence at the moment,” said Police spokesman, Micky Rosenfeld.
Officials said the blaze was likely to have been started by a picnic fire. The blaze, which broke out Thursday (December 2, 2010), tore through the Carmel Forest above the northern city of Haifa. Thirty-seven of those killed were prison officers, whose bus was caught in the flames as they tried to reach a nearby jail to help evacuate it.
Foreign firefighter aircraft, including UK helicopters, have joined in the battle to contain the fire which was still burning out of control yesterday.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called the fire an “unprecedented disaster” as an estimated 13,000 acres have burned so far.
More than 15,000 people have been evacuated and 42 people have been reported killed so far including 40 prison security personnel who were killed when the bus they were traveling on veered off the road and exploded into flames.
A spokesperson for For Zion’s Sake Ministries, says, “Israel is suffering the worst drought since it's rebirth in 1948 which has of course added to the dryness of the forests.
"Also adding to the menacing fires are the strong Shirav winds that have been fanning the blaze and enabling it to spread almost reaching Haifa University.”
Meanwhile, in a rare appeal for international aid, Prime Minister Netanyahu has urgently requested assistance from Russia, Greece, Italy and Cyprus for firefighting forces as the flames enveloping Northern Israel blaze out of control.
“For Zion's Sake Ministries” says that it is commited to assisting in this emergency by participating in the evacuation of those in immediate danger and by providing food, shelter and spiritual support to those in immediate need.
"We also will be involved in the rebuilding of the affected areas and financially blessing those families who have lost their homes to fire," added the spokesperson.
If you wish to help, please go to: http://forzion.com/bless-israel/support-fzs/
Note: Dan Wooding is in Israel at this time as part of an Evangelical Press Association media tour organized by the Israel Ministry of Tourism.
Dan Wooding, ASSIST News Service
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Oregon Ducks Win Civil War Game, Go to National Title Game
The Ducks beat the Oregon State Beavers, 37-20, to go 12-0, and will head to the BCS championship in Arizona against Auburn. Heisman trophy contenders LaMichael James of Oregon vs. Auburn's Cam Newton.
Way to go, Ducks! One more!
Way to go, Ducks! One more!
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