On today’s show, I talked about the history of calling “shotgun” when we go for a drive with our friends. (Historically, the shotgun position originated during the days of the horse-drawn wagon. Since the driver had to handle the reins, another person with a shotgun was needed next to him/her to fend off attacks from bandits and outlaws). I thought the rules were too important to forget, so in the interest of keeping your drives orderly and above-board, I give you: THE RULES OF SHOTGUN
• Even if the other passenger is your grandmother with a broken leg, if she does not call “shotgun” first, her butt is going into the back seat.
• If two people call “shotgun” at the same time, a fistfight will determine the ultimate winner.
• If the trip is interrupted for over 4 minutes (for fuel or potty stops, etc.), the “shotgun” passenger loses all of his/her rights, and open season on the coveted position begins again.
• A “shotgun” call from a 265-pound linebacker automatically cancels out a “shotgun” call from anybody else.
• Pre-“shotgun” calling is strictly prohibited.
It’s Zucchini Bread Day, so to celebrate, here is a recipe I found that is really simple, moist and delicious!
INGREDIENTS
- 3eggs
- 1cup oil
- 2 1⁄4cups sugar
- 2cups zucchini, grated with skin on
- 1 1⁄2tablespoons cinnamon
- 2cups flour
- 1⁄4teaspoon baking powder
- 2teaspoons baking soda
- 1teaspoon salt
- 2tablespoons pure vanilla extract
- 1cup chopped nuts (optional) or 1 cup raisins (optional)
DIRECTIONS
- Beat eggs until fluffy.
- Add oil, sugar, zucchini.
- Add dry ingredients.
- Add vanilla and if using , fold in nuts and raisins.
- Bake at 350°F in 2 greased and floured loaf pans for approx 1 hour, or until toothpick comes out clean.
