Showing posts with label Solutions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Solutions. Show all posts

September 28, 2012

2-Minute Pumpkin Pie


If you need a little something to satisfy your sweet tooth, whip up this 75-calorie pumpkin pie for one. This simple recipe, pared down to the most basic and common ingredients, only takes 2 minutes to make, but the end result tastes as delicious as traditional, calorie-packed pie. Ingredients:
1/2 c. pumpkin puree
1/4 c. egg whites (from an egg or carton)
Sweetener
Cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
Directions:

Mix together all the ingredients. If you prefer a flan-like texture, add more pumpkin; if you prefer a cake-like texture, add more egg whites. Microwave for two minutes. Use a mix of Greek yogurt, hazelnut cream cheese, and pumpkin pie spice for the icing. Top with toasted pecans.
Makes one serving.
Recipe provided by Live Laugh Eat

September 14, 2012

Important Boat Safety Considerations

  • Make sure all safety equipment is onboard (life jackets, flares, first aid kit,
    lights if out after sunset). 
  • Wear your life jacket at all times.
  • Have you been checked out for the boat you are using? (If not, contact the
    BSO, David Duggins, Pema Kitaeff, or Craig Staude.)
  • Is there an anchor onboard? If the engine quits and you are close to shore,
    deploy the anchor. All anchors should have floats attached to the end
    of the line. If you cannot retrieve your anchor, just throw the line and
    float overboard and we’ll retrieve it later. Always anchor by the bow
    (front) of the boat, NOT the stern.
  • Give way to all other boats in close passing situations. Do not assume
    others know (or care about) the Rules of the Road.
  • GO SLOW. Give the boat enough throttle to keep it “on plane” but no
    more. This will save gas and be a safer, more comfortable ride than
    running wide-open throttle.
  • Look ahead. Avoid patches of kelp, debris, and logs. When encountering a
    large boat wake: warn passengers, slow down, and approach nearly
    perpendicular to the wave front.
  • If unfamiliar with the area you’re in, USE THE CHART included in the
    boat’s emergency bag to check for submerged rocks, reefs, and shoals.
  • If you aren’t sure how to read a chart, check with the BSO or a Marine
    Tech before your trip.
  • Look astern occasionally to check for:
    - a strong flow of cooling water from outboard motor (if cooling
    stream halts, STOP motor immediately).
    - a ferry or another fast boat overtaking you. As the overtaken boat,
    you should maintain course and speed but prepare to be tossed by a
    wake.
  • Carry a cell phone and emergency phone numbers

September 12, 2012

Alarms going off:

Either overheating (see above) or low oil pressure (check reservoir
and fill if necessary). If you are certain that oil is full and
cooling water is strong, motor slowly back the dock and remove
key from ignition and bring it to the office. DO NOT
OPERATE a motor with cooling or oil problems. Call for help,
or wave down a passing boat for a tow.

September 10, 2012

Boat engine slows, seems under-powered, or quits:

Is the gas can vented?
Is the gas can empty?
Engine overheated? (check cooling water flow, clear obstructions
from water intake)
Propeller damaged? (check the prop and if damaged, contact BSO or
maintenance. After consulting someone, if damage is minor
and there are no signs of vibration or odd noise, motor back to
FHL SLOWLY (just above idle).
Try switching to another gas can in case fuel is bad (this is rare).