George's Customs Towing

Thursday, December 25, 2014

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas and
Happy Holidays
to all our
Friends, Family and Customers

from George and Staff

George's Custom Towing
410-452-8970
Whiteford, MD

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Twas the Night Before Christmas

......and all through the house
not a creature was stirring
not even a mouse!

Really????

Last minute gift shopping,
food shopping
and just plain old running around town
as we get ready for Christmas day!
 
Keep it safe today folks!

Wishing you and your family
a very merry Christmas Eve.

George's Custom Towing
410-452-8970
Whiteford, MD



Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Tracking Santa

The North American Aerospace Defense Command
has been tracking Santa since 1955.  The tracking system
alerts families around the globe to the whereabouts of Santa
and his reindeer.

Children of all ages can follow the countdown to Santa's visit at:  

NORAD tracks the whereabouts of Santa using infrared
technology..........and of course Rudolph's nose!

Rudolph's nose gives off an infrared signature
similar to a missile launch.  Satellites detect Rudolph's
bright red nose with no problem.
 

Take a moment to find out where Santa is in your neck of the woods.  
We plan on doing just that at:

George's Custom Towing
410-452-8970
Whiteford, MD

Monday, December 22, 2014

Pass Along the Fruitcake!

It's tradition to pass along the fruitcake............or is that a myth?

I think I had fruitcake once in my life - so I can say
that I've tasted fruitcake!  So where did all the stories come from:
Auntie Em bakes a fruitckake
gives it to Grandma,
Grandmas passses it along to her daughter,
who passes it along to her best friend,
who passes it along to................
The Traveling Fruitcake

So, does anyone actually eat the fruitcake and
what's so horrible about fruitcake?

My Gram use to say:  A fruitcake has everything in it, 
but the kitchen sink in it!

Here's a recipe I came across:

Great Grandma's Fruitcake

Make 3 or 4 weeks in advance

3 cups maraschino cherries
2 cups chopped dates
2 cups pineapple tidbits
1 cup coconut
2 cups walnut halves
1 cups pecan halves
2-12 oz packages of semi-sweet chocolate chips

Beat the following ingredients on low for 30 seconds, then on
high for 3 minutes:
3 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup softened butter
2/3 cups creme' de cacao
1/2 cup cocoa powder
9 eggs

1. Pour batter over fruit and nut mixture.  Fold together.  Pour into 2 well greased loaf pans.  
Bake at 275 degrees for 2 1/2 - 3 hours.  
After 2 hours, check with a toothpick every 15 minutes.

2.  When cool, set each loaf on a large piece of plastic and pour a jigger of 
creme de cacao over each of them.  Wrap tightly and
place inside a ziploc bag, keep refrigerated three to four weeks.

I would call that a labor of love............

So, we're passing along the tradition of the
traditional Christmas favorite - or not!

George's Custom Towing
410-452-8970
Whiteford, MD

 

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Winter Solstice 2014

Winter Solstice, otherwise known as the first day of winter
and today would be that day!

December 21, 2014 at 6:03pm EST, according to the
Farmers Almanac.


The Winter Solstice

Winter inspires both joy and woe. Some people can't wait for the cooler weather, snow, skiing and ice skating, curling up by a fire, and the holiday spirit. Other people dislike the frigid temperatures, blizzards, and wild weather.

The word solstice comes from the Latin words for "sun" and "to stand still.” In the Northern Hemisphere, as summer advances to winter, the points on the horizon where the Sun rises and sets advance southward each day; the high point in the Sun’s daily path across the sky, which occurs at local noon, also moves southward each day. At the winter solstice, the Sun’s path has reached its southernmost position. The next day, the path will advance northward. However, a few days before and after the winter solstice, the change is so slight that the Sun’s path seems to stay the same, or stand still. The Sun is directly overhead at "high-noon" on Winter Solstice at the latitude called the Tropic of Capricorn.

Winter solstice is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight during the whole year. In the Northern Hemisphere, it occurs around December 21 or 22. In the Southern Hemisphere, around June 20 or 21.

Read the rest of the article here:  Farmers Almanac 

Wishing you a happy Winter Solstice

George's Custom Towing
410-452-8970
Whiteford, MD

Friday, December 19, 2014

Harford Happenings

Friday - December 19, 2014
 Applewood Farm Bright Nights
5:30 - 8pm
Whiteford, MD

 Saturday - December 29, 2014
XMAS at Applewood Farm
10am - 4pm
Whiteford, MD


Elfin' Around
 Anita C. Leight Estuary Center
10:30am- 12
Abingdon, MD

Local events appear to be slowing down as people rush
around doing last minute shopping!

Please take your time, keep safe on the road.

George's Custom Towing
410-452-8970
Whiteford, MD

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Vietnam War 50th Anniversary

Did you know that 2014 marked the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War?

There I was in Walmart waiting at the pick up line when I happened to see
a flag and commemoration wall for the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam war.
Can't say that I recall hearing very much about this throughout the year so
I thought it would be fitting as we come to the end of 2014 to honor 
and remember this historical period in America's history.

To learn more:  INFO

So many lives affected, so much suffering came out
of this particular war.  Please keep our Vets in mind
during this holiday season.

George's Custom Towing supports our military.

George's Custom Towing
410-452-8970
Whiteford, MD