Where is the work?

Ok, guys this is your place to comment on where work is. Feel free to keep us updated on the jobs you are working on and any photos you have.
According to Bob Bodell the work picture in local 449 is good. The books should be cleared this summer. We have Oregon Electric at Huku in Pocatello, Cache Valley in Rexburg and the hospital job in Twin Falls with Quality out of Boise. As of May 7th meeting we had 62 on book 1 and 102 on book 2.
Posted by Shelly Farris

Favorite Memories

My favorite memories-oh so hard. The first year I went to hog roast, I was 15. Mom had just started dating Jerry, and I was in love with him. It must have been 1986 and it was the 1st year that we went to Anderson Ranch Dam. This was not new territory for me as I grew up in that area and had moved cows there. Kip, Jerry's son and Shane Heyrend were with us. I told them as we got closer and closer that there was a natural hot spring really close. Well of course we just had to find it and did. We spent the night in the hot tubs (the first of many.)

My second favorite memory was 1993. That was the year that I showed up with my newborn son, he was 23 hours old when we got to hog roast. Everyone thought I was crazy. To my knowledge he is still the youngest person to ever come to hog roast.

My third favorite memory was listening to Tina Andersen sing. She would get up and preform in front of everyone. She could do Pasty Cline like no other. Man, what a voice. Of course Tina and I were great friends but I do not think I am biased about her singing.

The year that we had a band and danced out in the field was great. This is before we had a formal camp ground. The forest service guys were up there fighting fires and joined us. I do not know if I have ever had so much fun dancing, although I know some people that were drinking Yeggermister and I know they did not have a good morning after. (No, I was not one of them, but my best friend was.)

Who can forget the bears? Mamma and 3 cubs decided to visit us in camp. They were starving and managed to get into everything they could.

Nothing will ever top the year of the prostitutes and pimp. They went to trial and had to go to the road and earn $5 in quarters from passerbys. They made $60 in quarters. I do not believe that I have ever laughed so hard. Some people were scared to roll down their windows for men dressed up like hookers. Other people wanted to donate $20 bills. Traffic was all stopped up as they were soliciting out on the main road. I am certain that it will never be forgotten, and not just by hog roast people either. I am sure that some very interesting stories were told about that one.

I love the talent shows and kareoke. Of course the trials and hangings were great, especially when local law enforcement showed up to see if we were really planning on hanging someone. Someone overheard people at pine store talking about the trial and hanging. They contacted the local sherif, because they thought we were white supremacists and were really going to string someone up.
Posted by Shelly Farris

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Better than "sex" cake (also known as Cream Puff Dessert)

1 cup water

1/2 cup butter ( no substitutes)

1 cup all-purpose flour

4 eggs

Filling:

1 pkg. 8 oz cream cheese

3 1/2 cups cold milk

2 pkgs (3.9 oz each) instant chocolate pudding mix

Topping:

1 carton 8oz frozen whipped topping, thawed

1/4 cup milk chocolate ice cream topping

1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping

1/3 cup sliced almonds

In a sauce pan over medium heat, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour all at once, stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition (this is the work out part, each egg needs to be beaten into mixture until not slimy any more.) Beat until smooth. Spread into greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Bake in pre-heated oven at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Cool completely on wire rack. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, milk, and pudding mix until smooth. Spread over puff. Refrigerate for 20 minutes. Spread whipped topping over top and refrigerate until serving. Drizzle chocolate and caramel toppings over top and sprinkle with almonds. Store left overs in refrigerator (if there is any.) Yield 12 Servings and tons of calories.

Recipe summited by Shelly Farris

News of Interest

Some news of interest to share, Petey Myers became a member of Lu#449 on May 7th. He had lots of supporters that came to the meeting to vote. We are proud to have him as a member. I am also happy to tell you that his wife Diana is in remission from lung cancer.
Brian McFarland is engaged to be married and is considering getting married at hog roast. Everyone that knows Brian should encourage him to do so, wouldn't that be a hoot. We might just have to have an old fashion trial and hang them first (just kidding, well kind of.)
Jerry and Lois and Karen and Deano have safely made it back home to Idaho. They get to winter in Apache Junction, Arizona.
Ashley Cheney and Conn Crezee are expecting a baby boy on Sept. 15th (I'm going to be a grandma.)
Jimmy and Sarah Eccher were recently married-Congradulations!
Gary Farris' father Larry Farris has cancer and is under going treatments.
Posted by Shelly Farris