Canastanuts Newsletter
Head Admin – Imbacatya November 5th, 2007
Newsletter Editor – Mstery56 Volume 1 Issue 4
Happy Anniversary to us. Happy Anniversary to us. Happy Anniversary dear Canastanuts. Happy Anniversary to us. Come on and sing along. You know the tune and you know you wanna. ;) Well the big day is almost here and we have lots of fun planned for all of you. Come on out and party with your fellow nuts!
From the
Desk of Bacatya
Happy 5th Anniversary
Canastanuts History will be sent separately.
Now Hear
This
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Sunday:
Noon She
1:00 She
2:00 She
3:00 She
4:00 She
5:00 Linda Jaywalking
6:00 Mary
7:00 Carol
8:00 Will* Red Roses Swiss Doubles
9:00 Terri NTC
10:00 Terri NTC
11:00 Marsha NTC
Midnight She* NTC
Monday:
10:00 Jenn* NTC
11:00 Will Reg Cut
12:00 Carol* NTC
1:00 Phud* Aces to Meld
2:00 Scott* NTC
3:00 Mandy* Cracked Mirror
4:00 Marsha* NTC
5:00 Mary* Bingo
6:00 Joe* Inviter’s Choice
6:45 Linda* King Tourney
8:00 Linda Memorial DoublesTourney ($25 for each partner)
10:00 Terri* NTC
* Indicates 10,000 bux tourney.
The King Tourney will be a Swiss NTC with 9 rounds. The first 8 rounds are 2 handers and the 9th round is a full game. We will also have a Memorial tourney to honor members who have passed away. It will be a doubles One Red Rose. You must have at least one red canasta to go out. It will be a double elimination tourney.
ALL TD'S WILL HOST ONE OF THEIR TOURNEYS DURING OUR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WITH A TD DONATION OF 10,000 BUX .
Members who want to play in the tournaments during the Anniversary Celebration, but don’t have enough bux, will be gifted bux so they can play.
Nutty
Details
by
Marsha
BRRRRR…….Well it seems that Winter came early to Yahoo. Freeze warnings are out on an almost nightly basis. Hang in there Nuts. Hopefully we’ll have a thaw soon!
Recipe
of the Month 
by
Phud
Caramel Apple Popcorn Balls
6 c. freshly popped popcorn (discard unpopped kernels)
2 c. Apple Jacks cereal
1 (14 oz) pkg unwrapped caramels, about 48
2 Tbsp. Butter or margarine
1 tsp. Ground cinnamon
TIP: Feel free to decorate these with seasonal candies and sprinkles then wrap in plastic wrap for fun treats.
EVERY DAY ITALIAN
OLIVE OIL FOR FRYING
1 CUP BUTTERMILK
2 CUPS ITALIAN STYLE BREAD CRUMBS
1 BOX STORE BOUGHT CHEESE RAVIOLI (ABOUT 24 RAVIOLI)
1/4 CUP FRESHLY GRATED PARMESAN
1 JAR STORE BOUGHT MARINARA SAUCE (HEATED FOR DIPPING)
POUR ENOUGH OLIVE OIL INTO A LARGE FRYING PAN TO REACH A DEPTH OF 2 INCHES. HEAT THE OIL OVER MEDIUM HEAT UNTIL A DEEP FRY THERMOMETER REGISTERS 325 DEGREES F
WHILE THE OIL IS HEATING,PUT THE BUTTERMILK AND BREAD CRUMBS IN SEPAREATE SHALLOW BOWLS. WORKING IN BATCHES,DIP A RAVIOLI IN BUTTERMILK TO COAT COMPLETELY. ALLOW THE ACCESS MILK DRIP BACK INTO THE BOWL..DREDGE RAVIOLI IN THE BREAD CRUMBS,PLACE THE RAVIOLI ON A BAKING SHEET,AND CONTINUE WITH THE REMAINING RAVIOLI
WHEN THE OIL IS HOT,FRY THE RAVIOLI IN BATCHES,TURNING OCCASIONALLY,UNTIL GOLDEN BROWN,ABOUT 3 MINUTES..UNSIN A SLOTTED SPOON TRANSFER THE FRIED RAVIOLI TO PAPER TOWELS TO DRAIN.
SPRINKLE THE FRIED RAVIOLI WITH PARMA-ESAN AND SERVE WITH A BOWL OF WARMED MARINARA SAUCE FOR DIPPING
THANKS DARLEEN FOR THIS RECIPE
At the
Movies with Joe
SHOULD YOU HAPPEN TO BE WATCHING YOUNG FRANKENSTIEN (STARING GENE WILDER ) TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT THE PROPS USED IN THE CASTLE LAB, IF THEY LOOK FAMILER THEY SHOULD.......THEY ARE THE VERY SAME PROPS USED IN THE 1931 MOVIE . AND AS AN ADDED TEASER........THEY FOUND ONE OF THE PEOPLE WHO WORKED ON THE 1931 FILM TO HELP SET THEM UP.........SEE, EVEN HOLLYWOOD RECYCLES
New
Members
Please be sure to welcome these new members of the Canastanuts family:
lubbindalawd
Tax News
by Mandy 
Extender tax breaks: Several popular tax breaks were renewed too late to be included on 2006 federal income tax forms. Accordingly, many taxpayers need to follow special instructions to claim the deduction for state and local sales taxes, the tuition and fees deduction, as well as the educator expense deduction. In addition, many who qualify for the tuition and fees deduction may reap greater tax savings by, instead, claiming the Hope credit or the lifetime learning credit for a particular student.
Minister’s
Corner 
by
Scott
A Scent of Roses,
Jesus in the fifth chapter of Mathew gives us what we call the "Beatitudes." He begins with the words "Happy are ye," and then gives us what will make us happy. People search all of their lives searching for happiness. Riches, relationships, possessions and all kinds of creature comforts. Too late in life do we come to the knowledge that true happiness lies in what we give rather than what we receive. Giving of your talent and time will serve your loved ones much longer than buying them things. My prayer is Lord help me to learn to allow myself to give to others the best I have to all, not just friends and loved ones but to all I meet in this well traveled road we call life...... Amen
scott
Mary
Mayhem
The Naked Cowboy
The Sheriff in a small town walks out in the street and sees a blonde cowboy
coming down the walk with nothing on but his cowboy hat, gun, and his boots,
so he arrests him for indecent exposure.
As he is locking him up, he asks "Why in the world are you dressed like
this?"
The Cowboy says: "Well it's like this Sheriff . I was in the bar down the
road and this pretty little red head asks me to go out to her motor home
with her. So I did.
We go inside and she pulls off her top and asks me to pull off my shirt. So
I did.
Then she pulls off her skirt and asks me to pull off my pants. So I did.
Then she pulls off her panties and asks me to pull off my shorts So I did.
Then she gets on the bed and looks at me kind of sexy and says, "Now go to
town Cowboy",
"and here I am."
Son of a Gun, Blonde Men do exist!
November
Birthdays
Your birthday here……………………………..
October
Tourney Winners 
betty_brown94 1
bigsispat 2
bilbo1962us 5
blacksheep77us 2
bud8753 2
cgkelly01 2
gestes1 8
IMBACATYA 17
ladysue58 2
liloldme57 3
majormomof3 2
mrmello7593 2
MsMandy2u2 1
mstery56 6
nijazo3 1
NoWinner 9
phud_mi 1
RED3BANDIT 4
scott_grant84 18
SHE_ADM 7
sweetcake_467 2
that_fantastic_place 1
will_td4nuts 16
Carol’s
Crafts 
Thanksgiving Craft for
Kids - Turkey Place Card Holders
Your children can help decorate your
Thanksgiving table and make a gift for relatives, with these easy to make
pinecone turkeys. For an extra touch add place cards for your family members and
then they can take the handmade turkeys home.
Supplies: A dry pinecone for
each guest, chenille stems (pipe cleaners) in brown or tan, Craft feathers,
Craft glue, Cardstock paper
Directions: Lightly dip the ends of the feathers into glue & then insert into
the back of the pinecone turkey body. Repeat til you have all of your tail
feathers. Allow glue to dry. Fold the chenille stem in half & then bend the tip
a bit to make the head. Twist the chenille stem around the tip of the pine cone
to create the head and neck & then twist to secure. You may want to fashion some
feet with the tips of the stem to help hold the turkey in place. Using cardstock
paper, cut, fold & write the name on your place card when it's time to set the
table, place it in front of the turkey
Pet of the
Month 
by
She
Maximus
NOV WINNIER IS OWNED BY DARLEEN ....THIS IS ALL I KNOW ABOUT THIS CUTIE :(
WTG DALEEN!!!!
Although a dog's breath under normal circumstances is not the sweetest smell in the world you will certainly notice when it becomes foul smelling. Bad breath is usually an indictor that something is not right with your dog's health.
Possible Causes of Bad Breath in Dogs
Broken, Decayed or Abscessed tooth.
Periodontal Disease
Periodontitis (inflammation of the tissue surrounding the teeth)
Bone or foreign body stuck between the teeth
Gastrointestinal disease including cancers and obstructions
Sinus infections
Kidney Disease
Mouth tumors
Firstly, ask yourself if
there are any other symptoms associated with the bad breath.
Does your dog seem to be in pain around the mouth area?
Is there a reluctance to eat?
Does your dog try to eat but drops the food once it gets into the mouth?
Does your dog run to the food bowl eagerly then cannot eat.
Is your dog pawing at the mouth?
Is your dog drooling?
These could be signs of a bad, broken or abscessed tooth or gum disease. If possible, check your dog's mouth for foreign bodies such as splinters of bones lodged between the teeth. Check to see if the gums look normal and that there are no signs of swelling or bleeding. An abscessed or damaged tooth may not be noticeable to you so if in doubt get your vet to check your dog's mouth.
Sometimes the food (or garbage) a dog eats can affect it's breath but usually this is not long lasting. After a couple of hours the food has passed through the stomach and into the intestines.
Some underlying conditions that cause canine bad breath can only be successfully diagnosed by your veterinarian.
Ask Will
Dear Will,
My 17 yr old wants me to let her move in with her sister and her family to babysit. They will see to all her needs. Should I let her go or make her wait until she is 18?
Concerned Mom
Dear Concerned Mom
Well….I look at it this way….she’s not moving in with a stranger. She is going to be living with a family member, who is willing to take care of her, feed her, clothe her, and all. If the sister really wants to take on the responsibility, then it is up to your comfort level. If you trust your child to take care of another one of your children….it is up to you. If it were me and I trusted the older sibling to keep the promise of taking care of your 17 yr. old then ok. I would honestly say…try the arrangement for a short period of time and if it is working out for everyone it could be permanent then….but a lot of it depends on your comfort level and how much you trust the sister to hold up her end. If it were me and I trusted her….I would, if the 17yr old is up to the commitment she is making and understands the responsibility. Short answer….If you trust her sister…then give it a try…if it doesn’t work out she could always come home right?
Love,
Your nutty advice giver
Will
Things My Mother Never Told Me (but I wish she had)
A couple of friendly reminders
You can’t report a game unless you actually played it.
You can’t sit at a tourney table unless you’re the TD or one of the players.
Fun Fact
of the Month
Most elephants weigh less than the tongue of the blue whale.