The barber pole went up today! WOOHOO Tomorrow my dad is hooking it up with electricity so it lights up and spins! I went to see my sign today at the sign shop and started crying. I can't believe it...finally my own shop...Broadway Barber and Salon. Broadway because that's the name of the street. And my theme is a lighthouse painted like a barber pole because our town is sort of famous for our lighthouse. So, I have the barber pole lighthouse on the sign. I'll post a picture soon. The only one I have is on my phone.

Anyhow...tomorrow's the last day to prepare before opening. Don't worry, I'll still be on here posting. I could never go without YOU guys. Besides, I'll need the support once I get in a groove and stop eating Chef Boyardee for dinner.

Low-Fat Orange Dream Cheesecake







Recipe Rating:
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 4 hr 15 min
Makes: 8 servings






1 HONEY MAID Honey Grahams, crushed (about 3 Tbsp.)
2/3 cup boiling water
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Brand Orange Flavor Sugar Free Low Calorie Gelatin
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Low Fat Cottage Cheese
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Fat Free Cream Cheese
2 cups thawed COOL WHIP FREE Whipped Topping


SPRINKLE crumbs onto bottom of 8- or 9-inch springform pan or 9-inch pie plate sprayed with cooking spray.
STIR boiling water into gelatin in large bowl at least 2 min. until gelatin is completely dissolved. Cool 5 min. Pour into blender container. Add cheeses; cover. Blend on medium speed until well blended, stopping occasionally to scrape down side of blender container; pour into large bowl.
ADD whipped topping; stir gently until well blended. Pour into prepared pan; smooth top with spatula. Refrigerate 4 hours or until set. Remove side of pan just before serving. Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.

This is so good. I've had with all different kinds of jello. I don't use the graham cracker crumbs.

Good morning. Sure glad it is Friday.

We have a wedding tomorrow and Sunday I was supposed to help work at a house tour with my DD, but they have too many volunteers so we don't have to work but can still tour the houses if we want. Thy are some big, rich, outlandish houses in the city. We will probably hit a couple, but I don't want to run all over town.

Monet, wow sounds like you are going great selling your wares. How wonderful. I think oif you everytime I come into my kitchen and see my jar.

Tech, I am so excited foryou. Sounds like you are ready to go. I know you will have great success. I agree with Monet, you need some cookies or something for your grand opening.

Rosemary, Hoping the concert goes well. Things will settle down and you can get back on track.

Toni, Another 2 pounds is awesome. That recipe sounds delish.

Bob, are you getting ready for some football?


Have a great weekend everyone!

Just a quick howdy to let you know I have not ran away again. This is just been a very busy week. Eating is just fine but the scales aren't moving.

((Everybody)) Hope ya'll have a SUPER weekend.

Love and hugs,
Crystle

Okay, the cupboards are up and filled with shampoo and towels, the shelf with hooks is up and sporting my clippers and blowdryer, my drawer is filled with clips, clipper attachments and fun stuff like a new pair of scissors, the barber pole is live and spinning and lites up. Sign is up over the door. Hours are posted in the window. All that is left is the panic attack I had earlier, wondering if Viggo Mortensen is going to come in for a haircut because his father lives around the corner from us and his mother lives in the town over and he spends a lot of time here in Cape Vincent. I'll seriously crap my pants if he came in my door looking for a haircut. I might be able to speak legible words, but I would never be able to keep my hands from shaking long enough for a haircut. Oh my gawd, I would just pass out. He's in the grocery store all the time. And the post office and different places.

On the other hand, my parents had two guys come in today lookign for a haircut. I was in Watertown getting my last minute supplies. I am SO going to do well in this location. I'm so excited. I just really hope Viggo doesn't come in...I dont' think I"d survive it.

Okay, I'm off for the weekend. Did I mention the Sabres game? (yes, probably a FEW times!!) So, I'll be back on Monday after my first day at the shop!!

Hi Crystle!!

I'm going to try to post somepics foryou. They are of Sean at the football game last night and Rachel dancing at Riverfest today! Hopefully I can do it and you can enjoy!

Sean is the one in the middle of the first picture, Rachel and her attitude in the middle and Rachel in front in the third!

Howdy all. Did our grocery shopping today and got lots of fresh veggies and fruits. I'm all set for the coming week. Along with the chicken and fish I got it should be easy going, LOL. We just had beans I'd cooked over an open fire for dinner. I had froze them and thawed them today. They were sure good.

Thin- Loved the pictures. Your kids are sure growing.

Bob- Hope you had a good day watching the game.

Monet- Did you get my pm I sent?

Tech- I'm so excited for you. Can't wait to hear about the first day.

Crystle- Howdy ho......

Howdy all. Did our grocery shopping today and got lots of fresh veggies and fruits. I'm all set for the coming week. Along with the chicken and fish I got it should be easy going, LOL. We just had beans I'd cooked over an open fire for dinner. I had froze them and thawed them today. They were sure good.

Thin- Loved the pictures. Your kids are sure growing.

Bob- Hope you had a good day watching the game.

Monet- Did you get my pm I sent?

Tech- I'm so excited for you. Can't wait to hear about the first day.

Crystle- Howdy ho......

Got to run...