Dear Sun Spots: I am replying to an ad that was in the newspaper for grandparents looking for a ride-on toy. I have a Power Wheels caterpillar (the dump truck-looking thing) battery included. Excellent condition. No marks, scrapes, or holes. I would take $60 for it; if they are interested, they can contact me at (207) 364-3638. My name is Jami and I live in Mexico/Rumford area. – Jami, Mexico/Rumford area.
Dear Sun Spots: In the Dec. 10 column, you gave detailed account of how to make peanut brittle. It was excellent except you left out one fact: You said two cups of peanuts. It should have read raw Spanish peanuts. Spanish peanuts are small and roast nicely in the sweet solution and give it great flavor. Larger peanuts don’t cook as well. Salted and roasted nuts should never be used. Anyone serious about making peanut brittle should start early finding a supplier for the raw Spanish peanuts. Generally through a nut shop, special orders or wholesale. Have a nice Christmas. Hopefully, you have good peanut brittle to enjoy.
Don’t forget to pray for all our soldiers and families this Christmas season. – A.M., Bowdoin.
Dear Sun Spots: Could you please find the lyrics to “The Anniversary Waltz”? It was sung by Al Jolson back in the 1950s in the movie “The Al Jolson Story.” – Phil Lejonhud, Norway.
Answer: Sun Spots located the following written by Al Jolson and Saul Chaplin. You might also be interested in noting, that Sun Spots has heard a beautiful version done by Irish group The Furey Brothers that is well worth a listen to. You are likely to find recordings at www.dararecords.com or www.regorecords.com. In the meantime, enjoy the following:
Oh, how we danced on the night we were wed
We vowed our true love, though a word wasn’t said
The world was in bloom, there were stars in the skies
Except for the few that were there in your eyes
Dear, as I held you close in my arms
Angels were singing a hymn to your charms
Two hearts gently beating, murmuring low
“Darling, I love you so”
The night seemed to fade into blossoming dawn
The sun shone anew but the dance lingered on
Could we but recall that sweet moment sublime
We’d find that our love is unaltered by time
Darling, I love you so
The night seemed to fade into blossoming dawn
The sun shone anew but the dance lingered on
Could we but recall that sweet moment sublime
We’d find that our love is unaltered by time
Dear Sun Spots: I have quite a few figurines from the Red Rose tea promotions that I have no use for. I know there are many people who collect things like this, and if anyone who reads this is interested in any of these, I would be glad to swap them for something I can use. I would dearly love some homemade mincemeat! If interested, give me call in Bethel at (207) 824-0115 anytime between 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. – G.M. Loring, Bethel.
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