Elvis Blog – Post #35

DATELINE: Amelia Island (near Jacksonville, Florida)
Remembering Thursday 30 August 2012

ELVIS QUOTE:
“I used to get very angry at her when I was growing up. It’s natural when a young person wants to go somewhere or do something and your mother won’t let you…but later on in the years…you’ll find out that she was right.”

ELVIS TRIVIA:
What famous pop artist painted the picture Elvis49Times?

ELVIS HISTORY:
Fall 1954
Elvis and the Blue Moon Boys continued the Louisiana Hayride show and DJ Fontana joined the group. They toured Texas and Elvis was energetic as always. He tapped his feet, drummed his fingers, and his legs shook. Elvis hadn’t traveled much growing up, and the group stopped often so he could see the sights. The teenagers had discovered that Elvis was on the Hayride, and he built a fan base of screamers.

AMELIA ISLAND, FLORIDA:
Thursday 30 August 2012
This morning I left at 6:15 AM to drive to Georgia, meet up with Steve and Doris Covey, and pick up author Maggie Toussaint. Last time I talked to Maggie, she was measuring her suitcase so she wouldn’t exceed her (Steve-imposed) allotment of space. Yesterday I took my dachshund, “Broom-Hilda” (technically it’s Brunne-Hilde) to stay with Jackie (in Yulee) while I’m attending Dragon*Con. Broom loves it out at the doggie place. She is with other dogs and gets to go outdoors when it’s not raining. We are supposed to get a lot of rain from Isaac. I am praying for the people of New Orleans. I love that place.

JOKE OF THE DAY:
Job application question: Why should we hire you?
Applicant’s answer: I would be a great asset to the events team because I party all the time.

RECIPE OF THE DAY:
Onion Brie Bowl:
You’ll need a 1 lb sourdough bread round & 8 oz Brie
Sauté 3 cup sliced onions in 2 T. canola oil
When soft, add 1 T. ea. brown sugar & balsamic vinegar, & ½ tsp salt
Reduce heat to medium
Cook 30 min or so
Cut top 1/3 of bread & hollow out loaf to make room for cheese/onion mix
Cube & set aside the removed bread
Make 2” cuts at 1” intervals around the bread round
Remove cheese rind
Cut cheese in half horizontally
Layer cheese & onions into bread bowl
Place on ungreased baking sheet
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 min
Let stand for 10 min.
Serve with bread cubes

TIP OF THE DAY:
Place a small hook by your sink to hang costume rings when washing your hands.

TRIVIA ANSWER:
Andy Warhol