mO's Get's a Face Lift

mO's

Years before Dave and Abigail came to Christchurch, they were living on Tangier Island. One weekend they cam to visit and we were trying to plan activities to do while they were here for a visit. Fishing was out because Dave fished everyday on Tangier....so we had to think of an activity that they were missing. After much deliberation we decided that the next day we would go to Water Country USA and see a little America. (we are all obsessed with people watching)

Well, when we woke up it was pouring rain. Dave and I looked like the two kids staring out of the window in the story Cat in the Hat. So we changed gears and Dave and I decided to build a bar in the garage. (its not easy to get the two of us to stand still). Over the years I had collected a lot of lumber from various jobs and had an interesting collection to think about using in the construction. 

We started at 10 and by 5 we were sitting at the bar which is now mO's. It is named after the Orioles and the fact that I call Mollie; Mo. Over the years people have visited mO's tavern in the garage and have donated items to be used and displayed; big TV, Grateful Dead tape collection, posters, signs, speakers, pictues, t-shirts, hats, stickers, items from my grandfather's bar, furniture, and other voo doo items. 

If you have a garage, consider converting it into a living space to add quality of life. Of course, garages are great for storage and can extend the life of your vehicle. BUT..... it can also be a great place to hang out with friends and talk about life. "What is talked about in mO's, stays in mO's". 

Today, mO's is a second living space that is a great space to watch baseball, entertain, hang out, and is essential for Oyster fest. Each spring, mO's gets a facelift and a purging for the summer. This year, we really moved things around in order to separate living space from all the things the kids have to ride on. If you have been to mO's enjoy the facelift pictures. If you have not been to mO's grab your coozy and we look forward to your visit. Love to all our friends and family. 

Please make your reservations for this years Oyster fest with Becky Calvert, the Oyster Fest cruise director. This year, mO's will have a wood stove so we will be warm in the garage!!!

p.s. we are looking for a full size fridge if you have one to donate to the bar!! 

Dave, we will keep it organized until you get back!

Beyond the chop block, the kids can park all their bikes and things to ride on

mO's!!!!!

Spring time reward when grades are done... or when fresh mint is around

The Spring Goddess

You know when summertime is here when grades and exams are finished and you walk out to your garden for a fresh stalk of mint for a fresh mojito. This is one of my seasonal favorites, but it is a labor of love. I was taught this special treat in South FL at my mom's where we were sharing my Mom's house with my oldest brother from NYC. (yes my oldest brother lives in NYC, diversity is good in a family and everywhere!!) Michael is a very successful crew coach and is the head crew coach of Columbia University. GO Fast Columbia. (http://www.gocolumbialions.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9600&SPID=4051&SPSID=45289) So my story begins with my brother in the kitchen making the first mojito; after several minutes and alot of work my Mom (Geezee) is delivered the first one. (It's good to be the queen) Mom raves and of course now we all want one. NOW, one would think that my brother would TEACH someone else how to make a NYC mojito so he wouldn't have to make one for every person every time someone wanted one...... but "we didn't know what we were doing"! Sweet sometimes ignorance is bliss. I had a blast knocking back mojitos and watching Tom Cruise from cocktails slave away making not only tons of mojitos, but risotto as well. Lesson learned teach your friends out of the gate how to make their own. Love ya Mike, Go fast Columbia!!!!!
Mojito!!!me ASAP
1. several leaves of mint down in the middle of your favorite glass (mine is an old bottle turned into a glass given to me by my mom, GeeZee)
2. Squeeze two whole limes down on top of the mint leaves
3. One Tablespoon of sugar
4. Mix and crush everything together, careful not to crush the mint too much it makes it a bit bitter.
5. Fill the glass full of ice
6. Fill the glass half full of white rum, Cruzan is awesome but Bicardi is perfect
7. Fill the rest of the glass with club soda
8. Mix aggressively!!! I use another larger cup to pour the drink back and fourth
9. Be careful when you give your NYC brother fresh patch of mint!! Love it Hope he visits more, and we hope to visit NYC soon for some concrete jungle love!!!