Seawall Art Show - 2012

42 nd Annual Seawall Art Show

Home Page and website > http://seawallartshow.org/

With more than 30 years experience showcasing juried fine arts and fine crafts on the Portsmouth waterfront, the Seawall Art Show draws large crowds of art buyers to this prestigious event. With the assistance of the Portsmouth Museum and Fine Arts Commission, it is an all volunteer run show. Show proceeds always go to support the arts in Portsmouth.

On Facebook > http://www.facebook.com/pages/Seawall-Art-Show-August-25-26-2012/225633767481299

August 25th & 26th - Saturday and Sunday

Too late to mark your calendar. Set your ALARM. :-)

New Ride

Been a while and a lot of stuff has gone down, but this is a quick post and one of merit. New ride. Up from a 1964 Schwinn Typhoon. If we can ever find new tires for the Schwinn, it'll be used for a backup.
* Just found this on the Internet >
Schwinn 26 Inch Middleweight bicycles from the 50s, 60s and 70s used a wheelsize that is the same as more current 650C triathlon and small adult road bikes, but the tires are not interchangeable. The Schwinn S-7 tires use a fractional width measurement (e.g. 1 3/4") instead of a decimal width measurement (e.g. 1.4" or 28mm).
Well, that explains a lot. Wish I had known sooner. Anyway, the correct replacement is on order.
Meanwhile ....
http://www.facebook.com/nextgenracing

BTW, the tires are actually the same size.

I wonder if I can make the Team? Maybe I'll just volunteer to be the photographer.

I'm sure there will be lots of action.

Schooner Virginia makes her 2012 Debut

The Schooner Virginia made her debut this afternoon, despite schooner weather that seems to always accompany her. She had her first shakedown sail today, after 2 1/2 years. I will be editing this post as more information becomes available. Enjoy the photos.

My photos on Facebook

Some photos on Flickr

Schooner Virginia Website

http://www.flickr.com/photos/oldetownephotos/7236964772/

Click here for  Claire Trego Goodwin's onboard FB photos 

and here for Sarah Murphy's

A Short Montage    by Mike Goodwin aboard the Schooner Virginia ( Shakedown Sail )

Stepping the masts  another Mike Goodwin (time-lapse) production

Film from 5 years ago

( Lucky Ducks )

Matt Rutherford is the first person to solo, nonstop circumnavigate both North America & South America! He sailed over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel at 10:48 EST this morning, crossing his original track and completing his challenge!
Matt’s plan is still to make his first landfall this Saturday the 21st of April at noon in Annapolis. Anyone and everyone is invited to help welcome him home.
Congratulations to Matt!
More at my other blog "Whatever Floats Your Boat"

New Blog in Olde Towne !

Be sure to check out the new blog by Joe Elder >

Olde Towne Portsmouth - Virginia's Quaint Historic Seaport  for news and updates about Olde Towne's friendly and unique businesses and services.  Lots of links for all the businesses for your convenience.

The Olde Towne experience has been treasured by visitors the world over-an opportunity to shop our fine antique shops, visit our galleries and unique specialty stores, enjoy excellent dining, both indoors and out in one of our many fine restaurants and pubs. Discover all of the magic yourself.
Discover Olde Towne Portsmouth!

Shop, Dine and Experience Olde Towne Portsmouth and discover its magic for yourself by visiting us soon!

Tribute and links to J.C. Waters and the Spirit of Independence

Click on title to sail you over to other blog.

Nordalini's Pizza

Not a good pic. Shot with my bike cam.

I thought I'd share another secret recipe.

Nordalini’s Pizza

 Ingredients:

• ½ lb. Chopped Italian Sausage
• 1 (8 oz.) can Tomato sauce
• 1 medium chopped Onion
•  1 clove chopped Garlic
• ½ teaspoon dried Basil Leaves
• ½ teaspoon dried Oregano Leaves
• ¼ teaspoon ground Black Pepper
• One medium Bell Pepper, chopped
• 1 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese
• 1 cup shredded Provalone Cheese
• ½ cup crumbled Feta Cheese
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
• ½ cup Broiled Mushrooms
• ½ cup Sliced Black Olives
• Pizza Dough (recipe below) 

Directions:
Cook and stir sausage until light brown; drain. Mix in tomato sauce, onion, garlic, basil, oregano and pepper.
Prepare Dough.

Ingredients:

• 2 packages Fleischmann's Active Dry Yeast
• ¾ cup Warm Water
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• ½ teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
• ¼ cup Wheat Germ
• ¼ cup Corn Meal
• 2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning (Oregano & Basil) 
• Dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in sugar, salt, , seasoning, oil and 1 cup of flour. Gradually add the rest of the flour, as necessary, to prevent sticking. Turn onto well-floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about five minutes). Divide dough into halves. Pat each half into a ten-inch circle on a lightly-greased cookie sheet or pizza pan, lightly dusted with cornmeal. Bake four minutes in a very hot oven. Remove from oven, spread with sauce. Sprinkle sausage, green pepper, onion and cheeses, except Feta and Cheddar, which is added when pie is removed from oven. Bake in 425 degree oven until cheese is bubbly and crust is brown. Remove from oven and sprinkle with shredded Cheddar and Feta cheeses. Let cool a few minutes before slicing.
  *Alternate dough preparation: Rub Olive Oil in bowl. Roll Ball of dough in bowl to coat. Let rise thirty minutes. Punch down and spread on a large round pizza pan, rolling up the edges.
•  ( photos to follow later )

http://www.flickr.com/photos/oldetownephotos/8462952085/