October 2011 RSS Feed

Found 4 blog entries for October 2011.

swimming_bassThe Toyota Bass Classic, the world championship of professional bass fishing, will be held on Lake Conroe October 28-30.  This three day event combines the top Professional Anglers Association from the WalMart FLW Tour, Bassmasters Elite Series and Bass Pro Shops PAA Tournament Series.  50 Anglers will compete for the unified World Championship.

Among the anglers participating are Brian Snowden, the 2010 defending TTBC  champion, and the top 15 anglers from the 2011 WalMart FLW Tour Anglers of the Year standings, the top 15 anglers form the 2011 Bassmasters Elite Series Toyota Tundra of the Year standings, and the top 15 from the 2011 Bass Pro Shops PAA Tournament Series Angler of the Year standings.  There are also four selected tournament exemptions: …

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pumpkins_400Pumpkins are a fruit, native to North America, and originated in Central America.  They are high in fiber and low in calories, fat, and sodium, and are a good source of vitamin A & B, potassium, protein, and iron.  They are 90% water.

Chris Stevens of New Richmond, WI, holds the current world record (2011) for growing the largest pumpkin ever.  It weighs in at a whopping 1810.5 pounds!

If you've ever wondered what to do with those seeds you have left over from carving your pumpkin, you may want to try roasting them.  Here's how:

Separate the seeds from the flesh and strings and wash them.  The easiest way to wash them is to put them in a large bowl of water and rub them between your hands.  Once you've washed them. put them in a strainer for about…

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7 Acre Wood Family Park & Carrie's Coffee Mill follows organic practices, Pumpkin patch- pumpkins already gathered from the field, The Park includes a coffee shop & sandwich cafe, petting zoo, mini golf, zip lines, western play town, huge play fort, and so much more! The park admission, games & candy, and live entertainment is free.  The October Park & Pumpkin Patch charge is $6/person additional ride tickets are available (hay rides, barrel rides, pony rides, and paintball pumpkin shooting) Most pumpkin prices range from $5-$10.   Tractor-pulled hay rides, fresh eggs, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals.  Call to schedule birthday parties, weddings, wedding parties or school tours.
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is2The 2011 Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival is fast approaching.  Save the date - October 14-16.  There will fun and food for all.  Tickets are on sale now.  

For more information click on the link under the picture: 

               http://www.conroecajuncatfishfestival.com

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