Snowbirds

Saturday, 19 January 2007

The first time Mike remarked that the "Snowbirds" would be here from the month of October to March, I thought they were really winged birds that escaped the cold of their original habitat.

I learnt later that the term "Snowbirds" refers to people and not winged creatures, who have indeed escaped the cold climate of their home city/state. Some of the "Snowbirds" only stay from January to March.

So far, I have made met "Snowbirds" from Canada, Idaho, California & Utah. Brother Jerry & Sister Colleen are Snowbirds too, and I knew them when they were missionaries in Malaysia. So nice to see them again.

Unexpected Visit

Sunday, 13 January 2008

We had a memorable day with them. What is that on the shoulder of Brother Bill? It is the monument of the Mormon Battalion in West Wetlands Park! Didn't intend to have the picture look like that!

Going to California? If I am a fairy, I would have a bridge across this Colorado River and they could just drive across. California is indeed on the other side of the river!

Saturday, 12 January 2008

We were talking to each other on the phone and I had the impression they were at their home in Utah. The next thing I knew they were standing in front of me!!

Mike was busy with his fishing rods. I was reading aloud from a book. There was this car that pulled up. I thought to myself "why is this car stopping at our parking spot? I forgot how their car look like! They came up of the car and walked towards us. Mike recognised them straight away, stood up to greet them excitedly while I sat glued to my chair! That was rude of me. I was "in coma" (that was how Brother Bill described me). My mind was thinking "I just spoke to them! They are in Utah". I was in shock, I don't know for how many seconds or mins! Who could have known? It was a most pleasant and welcoming surprise!

I learnt something new from them - dipping dots! Beaded ice-cream! I have not seen that before. Ice Cream of the Future ??? I don't know about that!

I ordered Mint/Chocolate. Hmm, not bad. But I think I still prefer the creamy ice cream.

Churchs Chicken

Tuesday, 8 January 2007

There was the aroma of fried chicken in the air. It was Tuesday. Michael remembered the Churchs chicken are cheaper this day. He asked how I felt about having fried chicken for dinner. I quickly say 'yes'. I didn't feel like cooking tonight. And furthermore, I have not tried Church's chicken yet.

Churchs chicken was named after a person called Church. At first I thought it originated from a church (Christians prayer house)



Their prices for 10 pcs of chicken legs/thighs on Tuesdays & Wednesdays was $6.99.


Other days, 10 pcs of legs/thighs cost $7.99 (excl. tax).

$7.72 (incl. 0.73 cts tax) for 10 pcs of chicken thighs & legs - that is cheap!

I like them, especially the crispy skin. They were freshly fried and tasty. We will try the 'spicy' next time!