What's New This Week? The fair season is upon us. If you haven't been to a state or county fair lately this might be a good time to start thinking about it. Most states have one or two huge fairs that everyone talks about. Here in Washington the Western Washington Fair in Puyallup is one of the largest fairs in the United States. While these big fairs usually have more rides and more barkers selling their wares we'd like to suggest you search out some of the smaller fairs in your area. They have a much more personal feel and are generally less crowded. Many of them have fun events that you just don't or can't see at the larger fairs. To help you find some of these smaller fairs just type "fair+washington" (your state) into Google or your favorite web browser. You may have to do some looking but there are usually a bunch of them there.

     There is still a lot of time to go camping this summer and if you have a travel trailer or motor home you are not alone. We've seen a lot of different and interesting travel rigs but this site has some really special campers. Have you ever seen anything like this?

Ladybug Refrigerator Magnet

     If you remember last week we made a tall ship out of walnut shells. If you were successful at cracking open all the shells you should have one half shell left over since we used seven halves for our ship. Not wanting to throw anything away how about a Ladybug Refrigerator Magnet?
      CAUTION: Hot melt glue can burn you so you should get the help of an adult with the hot melt gluing so you don't burn yourself.

Here's what you'll need:
1/2 Walnut shell
A cotton ball
A piece of card stock or heavy paper
Hot melt glue
1/2" wide magnetic strip
Red paint
Black felt
Goggle eyes
If you don't have 1/2 a walnut shell carefully crack open a walnut so that you have a perfect half.
Clean out and eat the walnuts.
Paint the shell red. It may take a couple of coats to get it good and red.
Put the shell down on the card stock and trace around it, then cut out the pattern.
Glue a cotton ball inside the shell and glue the card stock to the bottom of the shell and the cotton ball. The cotton ball gives the card stock a little something more to stick to.
Cut out some small black felt dots and glue them onto the shell.
Cut out a half circle of black felt for the face.
You can either glue the goggle eyes onto the black felt or cut out small white felt circles for the eyes. Add a couple of really small black dots to finish the eyes.
Cut the magnetic strip to about 1/2 inch square and glue it in the center of the back of the ladybug.

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Remember we have all of our past kids projects archived on our web site at www.runnerduck.com/kids_corner.htm.

      The Magnetic Learning Calendar is a colorful and fun way to help youngsters track days, weeks, months and even the weather! Includes 51 magnetic pieces and activity guide. The 12" wide x 16.5" high calendar has a write-on/wipe-off surface and grommets for hanging.
      You can get the Magnetic Learning Calendar for only $17.95 at the RunnerDuck Toy Store.

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The Tempos News and CD of the Week

     Coming up in a couple of weeks should be a fun event for the band. We will be playing the World War II Cryptographers reunion out by SeaTac Airport. This group of people has been getting together since the war to talk about old times and have fun. It should be great to share in this memorable event. If you have a special event that could use the wonderful music of a classic big band be sure to contact The Tempos at thetempos@runnerduck.com.

      In honor of those great men and women of World War II we found this wonderful CD of radio shows from that period. "A Jumpin' Jubilee: The Jam Sessions 1945-46" features recordings of radio broadcasts made especially for U.S. troops during WWII. Performers include: Bobby Hackett, Buck Clayton, Lester Young, Coleman Hawkins, Willie Smith, Benny Carter, Charlie Parker, Vic Dickenson, Nat King Cole, Slim Gallard, Oscar Moore, Shadow Wilson, Buddy Rich, Peggy Lee, Helen Humes. Recorded in Hollywood, California in 1945 and 1946.
      You can get "A Jumpin' Jubilee: The Jam Sessions 1945-46" this week for only $14.49. That's $2.50 off the regular price only at www.runnerduckmusic.bcentral-vstore.com

Click HERE for "A Jumpin' Jubilee: The Jam Sessions 1945-46", our featured CD of the week.

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Joke of the Week

I went to the store the other day, I was only in there for about 5 minutes and when I came out there was a motorcycle cop writing a parking ticket.
I went up to him and said, 'Come on buddy, how about giving a guy a break?'
He ignored me and continued writing the ticket.
So I called him a pencil necked Nazi.
He glared at me and started writing another ticket for having bald tires!!
So I called him a horses ass.
He finished the second ticket and put it on the car with the first. Then he started writing a third ticket!!
This went on for about 20 minutes, the more I abused him, the more tickets he wrote.
This obviously wasn't going anywhere so I went back to my car, which was parked around the corner...

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The RunnerDuck Goodies Store

     Check out our cool polo shirt at the RunnerDuck Goodies Store. There are lots of other neat RunnerDuck items also.

   THIS WEEKS FREE RECIPE

Sweet, Sexy, Sandy's, Super Sophisticated, Saucy, Sausage, Savory, Succulent, Lip-smacking, Stupendous, Seafair, Saturday, Secret, Scrambled Egg and Mushroom Surprise Brunch Casserole

• 1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup
• 3 Tablespoons Dry Sherry
• 1 1/2 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
• 1 1/2 Cups Jack Cheese, shredded
• 18 Eggs
• 2 Tablespoons Milk


• 1 teaspoon Parsley Flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon Dry Dill Weed
• Pepper
• 1/4 Cup Butter
• 1/2 Cup Sliced Onions
• 1/4 Cup Sliced Mushrooms
• Your favorite breakfast meat, sausage, bacon, hamburger, etc.

Heat up the Mushroom Soup and Sherry.
Mix the Cheeses in a separate bowl.
In another bowl, beat the Eggs, Parsley, Dill, Pepper and Milk
Saute the Onions in the Butter and add the Mushrooms. Heat on medium.
Add the meat and cook until the meat is browned.
Pour the Eggs over the meat and cook. Lift the edges of the eggs as they cook to allow uncooked eggs to flow under.
After the eggs are cooked put half of them into a medium baking dish.
Cover them using half the Mushroom Soup and then half of the Cheese mix.
Add the rest of the eggs and then the rest of the soup and cheese.
Sprinkle Paprika on top.
You can either bake at this time or refrigerate for later.
Just before serving bake at 300 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes or approximately 1 hour if cold.
Serves 8 - 10

Thanks Sandy I know this is great!

Remember, if you have a recipe you'd like to share please send it to marilyn@runnerduck.com.

     Every month we post a new recipe on our web page. Be sure and check out our August recipe at the RunnerDuck Kitchen Store. We'd be happy to post your favorite recipe there or in our newsletter and give you credit. Just drop a line to marilyn@runnerduck.com

      While we are on the subject of breakfast here's a wonderful cookbook for breakfast entertaining.
     Recently honored with an award of excellence from the International Association of Culinary Professionals, James McNair has long been accorded four-star status by cookbook readers. This breakfast book's recipes are classic McNair including everything from Yogurt Smoothies and Butter-Rich Waffles to Mimosas, Country Ham, and Poached Eggs with Hollandaise. It has 45 beautiful color photos to complement each recipe.
      You can find "James McNair's Breakfasts" at the RunnerDuck Cookbook Store this week for $1.96 off the regular price, great savings!

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Yard Tool Carrier

     It seems like there is always something you need to haul with you around the yard when you are doing gardening. Here's a handy little carrier for just that purpose. Ours is a little small but you can make it any size you like using these easy instructions as a basic plan.

Here's what you'll need:

• 3/4" X 6" X 25" Cedar. Fencing scraps work great.
• 1" X 6" X 24" Cedar
• 1/2" Dowel 5" long
• Glue
• Nails

Cut the following pieces:

Sides (2) 12" X 5 1/2" with a 30 degree taper on each end.
Handles Sides 1 3/4" X 10"
Handle 1/2" Dowel 5" long.
Slats (21) 3/8" thick 6" long, cut out of 1" X 6"

Glue and nail the slats to the sides evenly spaced.
Drill a 1/2" diameter hole centered 1/2" down from the top of each handle side.
Put the dowel through the two handle sides.
Glue and nail the handle sides centered on the inside of the box.
Decorate your box or leave it just plane, after all it is a working carrier. To make it look a little nicer like for a gift you can paint it or like we did glue empty seed packages to it.

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Now get out there and play in the dirt!

     We are always looking for new projects to feature in our newsletter. If you have a project that you would like to share please drop us a line and we'll help get it published in the RunnerDuck review. We are looking for woodworking, gardening, crafts and kids projects so send us your thoughts at projects@runnerduck.com.

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CONSERVATION TIP

      As summer starts to wind down in some parts of the country there is not as much need to be watering your plants. As part of their natural evolution they need less and less water as fall approaches. Unless it's really hot and dry we would suggest cutting back your general watering by about half. If you have plants like tomatoes that are still producing you can continue to water them but ornamentals can be reduced.

If you have a conservation tip please send it to conservation@runnerduck.com and we'll post it in our newsletter.

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Until Next Time...

      School is coming up really fast and now is the time to start shopping for those school supplies. We would like to suggest that you take a look at the RunnerDuck stores for those back to school supplies. Just log onto www.runnerduck.com/shop.htm and find your favorite store.

     If you want to talk about something just drop us a line any time, we like to talk about most anything. We are always looking for content for our newsletter so if you have something to add we'd love to publish it. Assuming it meets our strict family oriented requirements!

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