Today's speech project

Focker

Boy picked muffins for his demonstration speech.

Figured talking about the added orange, zest, BGE, will buy him some extra time.

He has quickly grown into the large.

Fun morning.
Thanks for lookin'.

blasting

Looks good, and pretty savvy of you.  If you've gotta help with a school project, it may as well be with something you both like.

Woodchunk

A fine looking young man. Blueberries, yummm

Carolina Q

Nice project! Pretty soon, you can just walk in the door after work and ask, "So Son, what's for dinner?" Don't be surprised when he says, "Beef Wellington with Green Beans Almondine and Pommes Anna."  

Botch

If he brings enough for the whole class, guaranteed "A".  

JNDATHP

Had to show the wife this one.  What’s that thing with a white button at the handle of the egg? A lock?

Skiddymarker

JNDATHP said:

Had to show the wife this one.  What’s that thing with a white button at the handle of the egg? A lock?

It's a light for preparing breakfast muffins before sun-up!

danv23

Just wondering, why did you put the rutland on the dome?  Cool project and great idea for the boy!

Focker

blasting said:

Looks good, and pretty savvy of you.  If you've gotta help with a school project, it may as well be with something you both like.

Thanks bud.  He started it with the muffins, and I ran with it. 

Focker

Woodchunk said:

A fine looking young man. Blueberries, yummm

Thanks much, he's a good boy. 
These were Krusteaz Blueberry, and were eggcellent.
I didn't have lemon on hand, but the orange audible was great, maybe even better than using lemon.
We will be buying them again.  

Focker

Carolina Q said:

Nice project! Pretty soon, you can just walk in the door after work and ask, "So Son, what's for dinner?" Don't be surprised when he says, "Beef Wellington with Green Beans Almondine and Pommes Anna."  

LOL, thanks my friend.  I remember my first demonstration speech, I was the same age, 5th grade.  I did 7 layer salad with my Ma.  

Man, if I can't hold back the hands of time, I will most definitely look forward to delegating the egging duties, while I putz.  At least that is what I'm shooting for.   

Focker

Botch said:

If he brings enough for the whole class, guaranteed "A".  

Thanks Botch.  We bought two dozen that we'll do up(likely oven), before the big day.  

Focker

danv23 said:

Just wondering, why did you put the rutland on the dome?  Cool project and great idea for the boy!

Thanks.
I picked that nugget up from Vidalia1, Kim, on the greeneggers forum.  Logic seemed sound.  Of all the pieces likely to break, the dome is least likely to break.  So to save having to install another Rutland down the road, I put mine all on top.  Working out so far, they are in great shape.  That egg was a gift in 2009, so 8 years, still clean. 

bgebrent

Always learning, the fundamental.

Focker

bgebrent said:

Always learning, the fundamental.

Hammering home the first step in anything you do, add fat to your vessel. 

bgebrent

Focker said:

bgebrent said:

Always learning, the fundamental.

Hammering home the first step in anything you do, add fat to your vessel. 

Essential.

Focker

bgebrent said:

Focker said:

bgebrent said:

Always learning, the fundamental.

Hammering home the first step in anything you do, add fat to your vessel. 

Essential.

Last thing I want to hear, is him whining/yipping about how Hartstone Pottery muffin pans suck, because the muffins stick. 

Focker

We've been practicing, tomorrow is the big day.

RRP

Wishing him the best of luck. Whether standing alone or in front of his peers the key is confidence in knowing what he is talking about and what he has done! Having the samples to share means he will score over the top! 

Focker

RRP said:

Wishing him the best of luck. Whether standing alone or in front of his peers the key is confidence in knowing what he is talking about and what he has done! Having the samples to share means he will score over the top! 

Thanks my friend, we'll take every point we can get.
Target is at least 5 minutes.  We're at 6.5.  Wish I could be there tomorrow. 

pgprescott

Good luck to the little guy! 

DoubleEgger

Good luck to your boy Focker. I’m sure he’ll do great. 

Focker

Thanks guys, means a lot. 

pgprescott

Are the coworkers benefiting from the practice runs???

Focker

pgprescott said:

Are the coworkers benefiting from the practice runs???

No, but that's a great idea.  These Krusteaz muffins are awesome.

WeberWho

Good luck tomorrow! Nice to see a school let you bring in homemade food 

Focker

WeberWho said:

Good luck tomorrow! Nice to see a school let you bring in homemade food 

Thanks brother.  They still recite the Pledge of Allegiance every morning too.  

nolaegghead

Today's history lesson:

Historic Documents

The Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was written in August 1892 by the socialist minister Francis Bellamy (1855-1931). It was originally published in The Youth's Companion on September 8, 1892. Bellamy had hoped that the pledge would be used by citizens in any country.

In its original form it read:

"I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

In 1923, the words, "the Flag of the United States of America" were added. At this time it read:

"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

In 1954, in response to the Communist threat of the times, President Eisenhower encouraged Congress to add the words "under God," creating the 31-word pledge we say today. Bellamy's daughter objected to this alteration. Today it reads:

"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

Section 4 of the Flag Code states:

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.", should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove any non-religious headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute."

The original Bellamy salute, first described in 1892 by Francis Bellamy, who authored the original Pledge, began with a military salute, and after reciting the words "to the flag," the arm was extended toward the flag.

At a signal from the Principal the pupils, in ordered ranks, hands to the side, face the Flag. Another signal is given; every pupil gives the flag the military salute — right hand lifted, palm downward, to a line with the forehead and close to it. Standing thus, all repeat together, slowly, "I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands; one Nation indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all." At the words, "to my Flag," the right hand is extended gracefully, palm upward, toward the Flag, and remains in this gesture till the end of the affirmation; whereupon all hands immediately drop to the side.

The Youth's Companion, 1892

Shortly thereafter, the pledge was begun with the right hand over the heart, and after reciting "to the Flag," the arm was extended toward the Flag, palm-down.

In World War II, the salute too much resembled the Nazi salute, so it was changed to keep the right hand over the heart throughout.

Focker

Thanks for the good vybz, even the history lesson???

He got an A+ 32/32 points!!!

From the "Irish butter slather to prevent sticking, to stating citrus and blueberries are like PB and J, bacon and eggs, to zesting, and cooking pizzas, ribs, cheeseburgers, steak, muffins on a charcoal big green egg, Irish butter on warm muffins"......Dad is so proud of his hard work.   
The poster vs notecards worked out.

Thanks again guys, this was a fun little project. 

bgebrent

Focker said:

Thanks for the good vybz, even the history lesson???

He got an A+ 32/32 points!!!

From the "Irish butter slather to prevent sticking, to stating citrus and blueberries are like PB and J, bacon and eggs, to zesting, and cooking pizzas, ribs, cheeseburgers, steak, muffins on a charcoal big green egg, Irish butter on warm muffins"......Dad is so proud of his hard work.   
The poster vs notecards worked out.

Thanks again guys, this was a fun little project. 

Excellent Brandon.  And +1 Carey for the history.

RRP

Sounds like it is a "move over, dad - I'll take care of this meal" in the future day!!!