We don't plant seriously here until Memorial Day. I can snow for another few weeks at least.
I remember planting around Memorial Day also. They say we're usually
safe to do so in mid April-ish around here but better to wait until the
end of the month.
My aunt in New Jersey always planted too weeks earlier than we do.
Then again I have friends in the Dominican; I don't think they even
get frost.
Apparantly so. Supersize me mentality.
Good for S'mores allegedly.
The original ones did a pretty good job of that if they were squashed
down with the topper graham cracker.
How do Peeps work? There has to be some use for them.
Ack. It never rains....
Hopefully things have settled down now; Mom was under a lot of stress
while Dad was in the hospital/rehab.
And now that he's home things settle back into their usual mayhem?
My aunt in New Jersey always planted too weeks earlier than we do.
Then again I have friends in the Dominican; I don't think they even
get frost.
They're surrounded by water to keep the temperature moderate. Same with HI--down at the lower elevations there's no worry about frost. Up at Volcanos National Park on the Big Island or Haliakala on Maui, you might
see snow.
The original ones did a pretty good job of that if they were squashed down with the topper graham cracker.
How do Peeps work? There has to be some use for them.
Let them get stale and exercise your jaw with them. (G)
Update--Steve is talking with his mom--Dad fell twice (yesterday and
today) at home. Second time he cut his head & elbow. Falls may be
related to meds he's on, one may have caused a drop in blood pressure.
We'll keep all posted.
ofConnecticut is weird like that too, if to a lesser degree. Parts
the state will get buried in snow while the rest gets rain if
anything.
A lot of places are like that. We got snow on post (fort Huachuca) a
number of times while out in town, just off post, they had rain.
Difference of a slight amount of elevation. Also, here in NC, the
mountain area gets a lot of snow; the rest of the state will have a mix
or just rain.
Could be done. Not my personal thing, but... could be done.
I don't drink as much as I used to, too much sugar in most of the
commercial mixes. Did have some up in Alaska on the boat when we toured
the Tracy Arm Fjiord; it was a wet day there.
Let him watch political commentary on TV? Works on me every time.
He's back at home now with a new bunch of medications.
Connecticut is weird like that too, if to a lesser degree. Partsof
the state will get buried in snow while the rest gets rain if
anything.
A lot of places are like that. We got snow on post (fort Huachuca) a
number of times while out in town, just off post, they had rain.
Difference of a slight amount of elevation. Also, here in NC, the
mountain area gets a lot of snow; the rest of the state will have a mix
or just rain.
Fifty feet can make a huge difference.
I don't drink as much as I used to, too much sugar in most of the
commercial mixes. Did have some up in Alaska on the boat when we toured
the Tracy Arm Fjiord; it was a wet day there.
I tend to go straight for the black coffee.
Let him watch political commentary on TV? Works on me every time.
He's back at home now with a new bunch of medications.
And I hope with someone handing him the right ones to take at certain times of day.
anything.mix
A lot of places are like that. We got snow on post (fort Huachuca) a number of times while out in town, just off post, they had rain. Difference of a slight amount of elevation. Also, here in NC, the mountain area gets a lot of snow; the rest of the state will have a
or just rain.
Fifty feet can make a huge difference.
Quite a bit of difference, all sorts of micro-climates.
touredcommercial mixes. Did have some up in Alaska on the boat when we
the Tracy Arm Fjiord; it was a wet day there.
I tend to go straight for the black coffee.
I'm not a coffee drinker; the cocoa tasted pretty good that day. Don't
know if they had tea; I might have had that instead but I did enjoy the cocoa.
(FIL)time.
Let him watch political commentary on TV? Works on me every
certainHe's back at home now with a new bunch of medications.
And I hope with someone handing him the right ones to take at
times of day.
Steve's sister should be there now; she's an RN and will keep him
straight.
A lot of places are like that. We got snow on post (fort Huachuca) a number of times while out in town, just off post, they had rain. Difference of a slight amount of elevation. Also, here in NC, the mountain area gets a lot of snow; the rest of the state will have amix
or just rain.
Fifty feet can make a huge difference.
Quite a bit of difference, all sorts of micro-climates.
There are times when it's just been wet here, but my church office
closed down because half the staff had ice in their roads and
driveways.
commercial mixes. Did have some up in Alaska on the boat when wetoured
the Tracy Arm Fjiord; it was a wet day there.
I tend to go straight for the black coffee.
I'm not a coffee drinker; the cocoa tasted pretty good that day. Don't
know if they had tea; I might have had that instead but I did enjoy the cocoa.
Well yeah. Chocolate, milk and sugar; what's not to like?
(FIL)
time.Let him watch political commentary on TV? Works on me every
He's back at home now with a new bunch of medications.
And I hope with someone handing him the right ones to take atcertain
times of day.
Steve's sister should be there now; she's an RN and will keep him
straight.
I hope she's been trained in handling independently-minded old guys.
Fifty feet can make a huge difference.
Quite a bit of difference, all sorts of micro-climates.
There are times when it's just been wet here, but my church office closed down because half the staff had ice in their roads and driveways.
We've closed down several times because the main parking lot is under a
lot of trees. Sun doesn't penetrate (evergreens) so the lot stays icy longer. Lower lot isn't big enough to accomodate parking for everybody.
theknow if they had tea; I might have had that instead but I did enjoy
cocoa.
Well yeah. Chocolate, milk and sugar; what's not to like?
True, especially the chocolate and sugar. (G)
guys.He's back at home now with a new bunch of medications.
And I hope with someone handing him the right ones to take atcertain
times of day.
Steve's sister should be there now; she's an RN and will keep him straight.
I hope she's been trained in handling independently-minded old
Her first nursing job was in some sort of retirement facility--lots of
old folks to get practice on.
There are times when it's just been wet here, but my church office closed down because half the staff had ice in their roads and driveways.
We've closed down several times because the main parking lot is under a
lot of trees. Sun doesn't penetrate (evergreens) so the lot stays icy longer. Lower lot isn't big enough to accomodate parking for everybody.
And nobody brings ice skates to church?
know if they had tea; I might have had that instead but I did enjoythe
cocoa.
Well yeah. Chocolate, milk and sugar; what's not to like?
True, especially the chocolate and sugar. (G)
I've been known to mix up a post-sermon mocha for my pastor, when it
was really cold out and the opportunity presented. He never minded.
:-)
He's back at home now with a new bunch of medications.
And I hope with someone handing him the right ones to take atcertain
times of day.
Steve's sister should be there now; she's an RN and will keep him straight.
I hope she's been trained in handling independently-minded oldguys.
Her first nursing job was in some sort of retirement facility--lots of
old folks to get practice on.
In that case, he's probably well in hand.
everybody.lot of trees. Sun doesn't penetrate (evergreens) so the lot stays icy longer. Lower lot isn't big enough to accomodate parking for
And nobody brings ice skates to church?
Don't know if anybody has ice skates; I've not had any since I was a
kid.
itI've been known to mix up a post-sermon mocha for my pastor, when
minded.was really cold out and the opportunity presented. He never
:-)
Not a surprise any more? (G)
And nobody brings ice skates to church?
Don't know if anybody has ice skates; I've not had any since I was a
kid.
I feel like I'm ice skating a lot these days, no skates required. Or
ice.
I've been known to mix up a post-sermon mocha for my pastor, whenit
was really cold out and the opportunity presented. He neverminded.
:-)
Not a surprise any more? (G)
It still is, because we don't generally still have a pot of hot tea
water after church or hot coffee. Coffee is served between services,
but not afterward unless no one cleaned up.
I feel like I'm ice skating a lot these days, no skates required. Or ice.
Not fun, especially if you're trying to do some knife work in the
kitchen.
It still is, because we don't generally still have a pot of hot tea water after church or hot coffee. Coffee is served between services, but not afterward unless no one cleaned up.
Somebody forgets to do the clean up and you catch an orphan cuppa
coffee, waiting for some cocoa mix to be added in...............?
I feel like I'm ice skating a lot these days, no skates required. Or ice.
Not fun, especially if you're trying to do some knife work in the
kitchen.
Oddly the kitchen isn't a problem. The supermarket floor sometimes however... And sometimes even wall-to-wall carpet.
It still is, because we don't generally still have a pot of hot tea water after church or hot coffee. Coffee is served between services, but not afterward unless no one cleaned up.
Somebody forgets to do the clean up and you catch an orphan cuppa
coffee, waiting for some cocoa mix to be added in...............?
Pretty much. It's brewed into those thermal carafes, and sometimes
they don't all get emptied on time.
Not fun, especially if you're trying to do some knife work in the kitchen.
Oddly the kitchen isn't a problem. The supermarket floor sometimes however... And sometimes even wall-to-wall carpet.
Do rubber soled shoes help or do they catch and send you to the floor?
Somebody forgets to do the clean up and you catch an orphan cuppa
coffee, waiting for some cocoa mix to be added in...............?
Pretty much. It's brewed into those thermal carafes, and sometimes
they don't all get emptied on time.
Somebody thinks they got them all--until pastor shows up with a mocha mug--oops, forgot one. (G)
Oddly the kitchen isn't a problem. The supermarket floor sometimes however... And sometimes even wall-to-wall carpet.
Do rubber soled shoes help or do they catch and send you to the floor?
Yes.(LOL) Depends on the day.
Somebody forgets to do the clean up and you catch an orphan cuppa
coffee, waiting for some cocoa mix to be added in...............?
Pretty much. It's brewed into those thermal carafes, and sometimes
they don't all get emptied on time.
Somebody thinks they got them all--until pastor shows up with a mocha mug--oops, forgot one. (G)
Until the pastor is handed a mug; he's generally too busy doing
pastor- stuff to get it on his own.
sometimesOddly the kitchen isn't a problem. The supermarket floor
floor?however... And sometimes even wall-to-wall carpet.
Do rubber soled shoes help or do they catch and send you to the
Yes.(LOL) Depends on the day.
I've had the same thing happen.
Somebody thinks they got them all--until pastor shows up with a mocha mug--oops, forgot one. (G)
Until the pastor is handed a mug; he's generally too busy doing
pastor- stuff to get it on his own.
That seems to be the norm for any pastor. There are others that
upload/link in the sermon to the church web site, count money, pay
bills, etc every week that could probably use a cuppa something warm on
cold days/cold on warm days also.
Do rubber soled shoes help or do they catch and send you to thefloor?
Yes.(LOL) Depends on the day.
I've had the same thing happen.
Today my own kitchen floor was a trip hazard.(LOL)
Somebody thinks they got them all--until pastor shows up with a mocha mug--oops, forgot one. (G)
Until the pastor is handed a mug; he's generally too busy doing
pastor- stuff to get it on his own.
That seems to be the norm for any pastor. There are others that
upload/link in the sermon to the church web site, count money, pay
bills, etc every week that could probably use a cuppa something warm on
cold days/cold on warm days also.
Probably, but that involves stairs, and I draw the line at me on
stairs with liquids. The sound balcony is usually much warmer than
the
downstairs. They generally go for the water.
Yes.(LOL) Depends on the day.
I've had the same thing happen.
Today my own kitchen floor was a trip hazard.(LOL)
No fun, hopefully also no damage done except to your dignity/pride.
Probably, but that involves stairs, and I draw the line at me on
stairs with liquids. The sound balcony is usually much warmer than
the
downstairs. They generally go for the water.
We have one set of major stairs in our building plus a couple of small
sets. The major stairs can get rather congested but it's the only inside
way to get to the basement level. Lots of folks went down to the
fellowship hall/kitchen the other night after the dessert auction to
share samples. One boy (about 7 years old) asked me if he was in heaven
with all the goodies. (G)
Today my own kitchen floor was a trip hazard.(LOL)
No fun, hopefully also no damage done except to your dignity/pride.
Not enough of that left to worry about. :-)
Probably, but that involves stairs, and I draw the line at me on
stairs with liquids. The sound balcony is usually much warmer than
the
downstairs. They generally go for the water.
We have one set of major stairs in our building plus a couple of small
sets. The major stairs can get rather congested but it's the only inside
way to get to the basement level. Lots of folks went down to the
We only have one to the basement level, but the sound booth is up in a loft.
fellowship hall/kitchen the other night after the dessert auction to
share samples. One boy (about 7 years old) asked me if he was in heaven
with all the goodies. (G)
Not quite. But you could probably taste it from there!
No fun, hopefully also no damage done except to your dignity/pride.
Not enough of that left to worry about. :-)
No comment. I tripped over the pressure cooker box in our kitchen a
couple of years ago & broke my arm. You got off easy. (G)
in aWe only have one to the basement level, but the sound booth is up
loft.
Ours is in the back of the sanctuary, just a couple of steps up to it.
heavenfellowship hall/kitchen the other night after the dessert auction to share samples. One boy (about 7 years old) asked me if he was in
with all the goodies. (G)
Not quite. But you could probably taste it from there!
Probably so, there were quite a few yummies available for sampling.
No comment. I tripped over the pressure cooker box in our kitchen a
couple of years ago & broke my arm. You got off easy. (G)
Too true. Broken dignity doesn't hurt much any more.
We only have one to the basement level, but the sound booth is upin a
loft.
Ours is in the back of the sanctuary, just a couple of steps up to it.
Ours was originally, but the acoustics in the booth were foul. They
moved the equipment to the disused choir loft.
fellowship hall/kitchen the other night after the dessert auction to share samples. One boy (about 7 years old) asked me if he was inheaven
with all the goodies. (G)
Not quite. But you could probably taste it from there!
Probably so, there were quite a few yummies available for sampling.
Not just brownies and more brownies?
No comment. I tripped over the pressure cooker box in our kitchen a couple of years ago & broke my arm. You got off easy. (G)
Too true. Broken dignity doesn't hurt much any more.
Good; the arm still aches from time to time. Mostly when I do too much rotary cutting or stirring/chopping type taskes.
Ours was originally, but the acoustics in the booth were foul. They moved the equipment to the disused choir loft.
Don't know how great our acoustics are; it's a late 50s era building.
What was probably at one time the choir "loft" is now just a stage area
for the praise team. Also holds the special occaision choirs. I
mentioned to the music minister that we have enough folks to do a
Christmas pageant production; I think he's mulling it over.
Probably so, there were quite a few yummies available for sampling.
Not just brownies and more brownies?
Cheesecake, lemon pound cake, banana pudding, The Stanley Cup (a rich chocolate trifle), lemon nut bars, cake pops, sopapilla cheesecake and
more. No brownies that I recall. I made a Strawberry Yum Yum for our
Life Group yesterday, got informed it needs to be a part of next year's auction.
Too true. Broken dignity doesn't hurt much any more.
Good; the arm still aches from time to time. Mostly when I do too much rotary cutting or stirring/chopping type taskes.
I have parts that let me know it when I lift too much or too often.
Right now I have some sinus crud,at least I hope it's just sinus crud, that's making a tooth hurt sometimes.
Ours was originally, but the acoustics in the booth were foul. They moved the equipment to the disused choir loft.
Don't know how great our acoustics are; it's a late 50s era building.
Could be pretty good; back when, they understood acoustics for
churches.
What was probably at one time the choir "loft" is now just a stage area
for the praise team. Also holds the special occaision choirs. I
mentioned to the music minister that we have enough folks to do a
Christmas pageant production; I think he's mulling it over.
Be careful with stuff like that; you can end up in charge.
Probably so, there were quite a few yummies available for sampling.
Not just brownies and more brownies?
Cheesecake, lemon pound cake, banana pudding, The Stanley Cup (a rich chocolate trifle), lemon nut bars, cake pops, sopapilla cheesecake and
more. No brownies that I recall. I made a Strawberry Yum Yum for our
Life Group yesterday, got informed it needs to be a part of next year's auction.
That sounds like someplace I'd need to stay out of! Yummy, but
dangerous.
I have parts that let me know it when I lift too much or too often.
Seems that's the first thing we notice as we age.
crud,Right now I have some sinus crud,at least I hope it's just sinus
that's making a tooth hurt sometimes.
Hot or cold stuff making it hurt? No ice cream or hot coffee.
Don't know how great our acoustics are; it's a late 50s era building.
Could be pretty good; back when, they understood acoustics for churches.
I'll have to ask our Minister of Music.
year'smore. No brownies that I recall. I made a Strawberry Yum Yum for our
Life Group yesterday, got informed it needs to be a part of next
auction.
That sounds like someplace I'd need to stay out of! Yummy, but dangerous.
But the profits (it's all profits) go for a good cause--youth camp.
I have parts that let me know it when I lift too much or too often.
Seems that's the first thing we notice as we age.
In my case the worst of them are from all the surgeries, although
others have joined the chorus.
Right now I have some sinus crud,at least I hope it's just sinuscrud,
that's making a tooth hurt sometimes.
Hot or cold stuff making it hurt? No ice cream or hot coffee.
Both. That's been going on for years, so it's not relevant.
Don't know how great our acoustics are; it's a late 50s era building.
Could be pretty good; back when, they understood acoustics for churches.
I'll have to ask our Minister of Music.
Some pre-Reformation churches are incredible for acoustic/unmiked
music. Not so good for speaker systems.
more. No brownies that I recall. I made a Strawberry Yum Yum for ouryear's
Life Group yesterday, got informed it needs to be a part of next
auction.
That sounds like someplace I'd need to stay out of! Yummy, but dangerous.
But the profits (it's all profits) go for a good cause--youth camp.
True, but all the calories go to ME!
In my case the worst of them are from all the surgeries, although others have joined the chorus.
Most of my major aches are from bones that have been broken in years
past. Some from other sourches tho.
Right now I have some sinus crud,at least I hope it's just sinuscrud,
that's making a tooth hurt sometimes.
Hot or cold stuff making it hurt? No ice cream or hot coffee.
Both. That's been going on for years, so it's not relevant.
No fun! Too much humidity in the area?
Some pre-Reformation churches are incredible for acoustic/unmiked music. Not so good for speaker systems.
We were in one in Jerusalem that had fantastic acoustics--our group of
about 30 sang a couple of hymns, a cappella, & it sounded like a huge
choir. Beautiful acoustics!
That sounds like someplace I'd need to stay out of! Yummy, but dangerous.
But the profits (it's all profits) go for a good cause--youth camp.
True, but all the calories go to ME!
Well worth it for something that good and sending kids to camp.
In my case the worst of them are from all the surgeries, although others have joined the chorus.
Most of my major aches are from bones that have been broken in years
past. Some from other sources tho.
Tripping over a pesty dog?
Right now I have some sinus crud,at least I hope it's just sinuscrud,
that's making a tooth hurt sometimes.
Hot or cold stuff making it hurt? No ice cream or hot coffee.
Both. That's been going on for years, so it's not relevant.
No fun! Too much humidity in the area?
That and pollen. It was definitely sinus as it turns out, but I do
need repair work on the other side of my mouth. Grrrrr.
Some pre-Reformation churches are incredible for acoustic/unmiked music. Not so good for speaker systems.
We were in one in Jerusalem that had fantastic acoustics--our group of
about 30 sang a couple of hymns, a cappella, & it sounded like a huge
choir. Beautiful acoustics!
Back when, they had it down. Some people say those acoustics are accidental; I don't buy it.
That sounds like someplace I'd need to stay out of! Yummy, but dangerous.
But the profits (it's all profits) go for a good cause--youth camp.
True, but all the calories go to ME!
Well worth it for something that good and sending kids to camp.
Better to make it instead. Safer too.
Most of my major aches are from bones that have been broken in years past. Some from other sources tho.
Tripping over a pesty dog?
No, just general wear and tear over the years. I broke my left foot in HI--took a long time to heal (actually re-broke it before it fully
healed) and now there's some neuropathy in it.
Both. That's been going on for years, so it's not relevant.
No fun! Too much humidity in the area?
That and pollen. It was definitely sinus as it turns out, but I do need repair work on the other side of my mouth. Grrrrr.
Would a dryer climate help with the sinuses? I've had sinus infections
from time to time so know how miserable they can be--especially when you
get something too hot or too cold in the mouth.
about 30 sang a couple of hymns, a cappella, & it sounded like a huge choir. Beautiful acoustics!
Back when, they had it down. Some people say those acoustics are accidental; I don't buy it.
I don't know enough about it to have an opinion. The Methodist church building where I grew up had probably the best acoustics of any building
in town but couldn't prove it by me.
True, but all the calories go to ME!
Well worth it for something that good and sending kids to camp.
Better to make it instead. Safer too.
We make a couple, but we also buy some. One young lady (pre teen) made a couple of cakes that were very realistic flower arraingements. Looked
almost too good to eat; she would give Edible Arraingements a run for
their money in realism.
No, just general wear and tear over the years. I broke my left foot in HI--took a long time to heal (actually re-broke it before it fully
healed) and now there's some neuropathy in it.
Ouch. In my case, the "numb" is more of a problem than pain, unless
you count the spasm in my jaw that cropped up again tonight. It'll
leave again sooner or later.
Both. That's been going on for years, so it's not relevant.
No fun! Too much humidity in the area?
That and pollen. It was definitely sinus as it turns out, but I do need repair work on the other side of my mouth. Grrrrr.
Would a dryer climate help with the sinuses? I've had sinus infections
from time to time so know how miserable they can be--especially when you
get something too hot or too cold in the mouth.
It might well make things worse. Much worse. Dry air is a problem,
and in fact makes it even harder to breathe.
about 30 sang a couple of hymns, a cappella, & it sounded like a huge choir. Beautiful acoustics!
Back when, they had it down. Some people say those acoustics are accidental; I don't buy it.
I don't know enough about it to have an opinion. The Methodist church building where I grew up had probably the best acoustics of any building
in town but couldn't prove it by me.
It's all geometry, and the Greeks could do that.
True, but all the calories go to ME!
Well worth it for something that good and sending kids to camp.
Better to make it instead. Safer too.
We make a couple, but we also buy some. One young lady (pre teen) made a couple of cakes that were very realistic flower arraingements. Looked
almost too good to eat; she would give Edible Arraingements a run for
their money in realism.
That's a newer "thing". I'm all for supporting young kids learning to
bake well. The more the better.
unlessOuch. In my case, the "numb" is more of a problem than pain,
you count the spasm in my jaw that cropped up again tonight. It'll leave again sooner or later.
Doesn't sound like fun at all. I've had flare ups of TMJ that have been miserable so can somewhat sympathise.
problem,It might well make things worse. Much worse. Dry air is a
and in fact makes it even harder to breathe.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, can't win for losing.
buildingI don't know enough about it to have an opinion. The Methodist church building where I grew up had probably the best acoustics of any
in town but couldn't prove it by me.
It's all geometry, and the Greeks could do that.
But I couldn't.
toThat's a newer "thing". I'm all for supporting young kids learning
bake well. The more the better.
She's learning well--wouldn't be surprised if she picks up pocket money doing cakes for others while still in junior high/high school. I might suggest to her mom to take pictures of the cakes and post them on
relevent media.
you count the spasm in my jaw that cropped up again tonight. It'll leave again sooner or later.
Doesn't sound like fun at all. I've had flare ups of TMJ that have been miserable so can somewhat sympathise.
It wasn't. Fortunately it doesn't stick around.
It might well make things worse. Much worse. Dry air is aproblem,
and in fact makes it even harder to breathe.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, can't win for losing.
Pretty much. Rock, meet hard place.
I don't know enough about it to have an opinion. The Methodist church building where I grew up had probably the best acoustics of anybuilding
in town but couldn't prove it by me.
It's all geometry, and the Greeks could do that.
But I couldn't.
Once upon a time.... but that was before the SATs. :-)
That's a newer "thing". I'm all for supporting young kids learningto
bake well. The more the better.
She's learning well--wouldn't be surprised if she picks up pocket money doing cakes for others while still in junior high/high school. I might suggest to her mom to take pictures of the cakes and post them on
relevent media.
Good idea. Today the fundraiser, tomorrow the Cooking channel?
beenDoesn't sound like fun at all. I've had flare ups of TMJ that have
miserable so can somewhat sympathise.
It wasn't. Fortunately it doesn't stick around.
Hope it's gone now.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, can't win for losing.
Pretty much. Rock, meet hard place.
Not fun at all, sort of a misery loves company situation I guess. (G)
It's all geometry, and the Greeks could do that.
But I couldn't.
Once upon a time.... but that was before the SATs. :-)
Longer ago for me than for you. (G)
mightdoing cakes for others while still in junior high/high school. I
suggest to her mom to take pictures of the cakes and post them on relevent media.
Good idea. Today the fundraiser, tomorrow the Cooking channel?
Possible, but is that the best she can hope for?
It wasn't. Fortunately it doesn't stick around.
Hope it's gone now.
For the time being. It can stay that way too.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, can't win for losing.
Pretty much. Rock, meet hard place.
Not fun at all, sort of a misery loves company situation I guess. (G)
Misery wishes it was alone, in this case. That way no one else would
be in the same boat.
It's all geometry, and the Greeks could do that.
But I couldn't.
Once upon a time.... but that was before the SATs. :-)
Longer ago for me than for you. (G)
With age comes forgetfulness, at least when it comes to math.
doing cakes for others while still in junior high/high school. Imight
suggest to her mom to take pictures of the cakes and post them on relevent media.
Good idea. Today the fundraiser, tomorrow the Cooking channel?
Possible, but is that the best she can hope for?
No, but it's a good living. A baking show on PBS that gets up on
Netflix might be better.
Hope it's gone now.
For the time being. It can stay that way too.
Good, hope it stays gone for a very long time.
wouldMisery wishes it was alone, in this case. That way no one else
be in the same boat.
Understandable but my thinking was that one health issue seems to
"invite" a second one so you're fighting, and beating, two (or more) at
the same time instead of separately. Better to have several at once than several fought one at a time over an extended time frame.
With age comes forgetfulness, at least when it comes to math.
I can still do basic kitchen math but always had trouble with the higher maths. Good thing you don't need to know algebra to bake bread. (G)
Good idea. Today the fundraiser, tomorrow the Cooking channel?
Possible, but is that the best she can hope for?
No, but it's a good living. A baking show on PBS that gets up on Netflix might be better.
Maybe so but she's still pre teen so better she wait a few years--and
keep up with the fancy decorating in the interim.
Good, hope it stays gone for a very long time.
Thanks. Me too. I still get some twinges, but tough.
Misery wishes it was alone, in this case. That way no one elsewould
be in the same boat.
Understandable but my thinking was that one health issue seems to
"invite" a second one so you're fighting, and beating, two (or more) at
the same time instead of separately. Better to have several at once than several fought one at a time over an extended time frame.
They generally seem to pile on.
With age comes forgetfulness, at least when it comes to math.
I can still do basic kitchen math but always had trouble with the higher maths. Good thing you don't need to know algebra to bake bread. (G)
Or figure quilt yardage.
Good idea. Today the fundraiser, tomorrow the Cooking channel?
Possible, but is that the best she can hope for?
No, but it's a good living. A baking show on PBS that gets up on Netflix might be better.
Maybe so but she's still pre teen so better she wait a few years--and
keep up with the fancy decorating in the interim.
That's what I was thinking too, but keep in practice.
Good, hope it stays gone for a very long time.
Thanks. Me too. I still get some twinges, but tough.
Occaisional twinges are easier to deal with than constant pain.
atUnderstandable but my thinking was that one health issue seems to "invite" a second one so you're fighting, and beating, two (or more)
thanthe same time instead of separately. Better to have several at once
several fought one at a time over an extended time frame.
They generally seem to pile on.
But the times when they've all backed off feel so good!
maths. Good thing you don't need to know algebra to bake bread. (G)
Or figure quilt yardage.
That too. Some quilts do need the knowledge of basic geometry but I
don't usually get into those that need more than that. You can do a lot
with basic squares, rectangles, half square and quarter square
triangles.
onNo, but it's a good living. A baking show on PBS that gets up
Netflix might be better.
Maybe so but she's still pre teen so better she wait a few years--and keep up with the fancy decorating in the interim.
That's what I was thinking too, but keep in practice.
Hopefully her mom will keep it part of her home school curriculum, at
least as long as she's interested anyways.
Thanks. Me too. I still get some twinges, but tough.
Occaisional twinges are easier to deal with than constant pain.
Generally.
the same time instead of separately. Better to have several at oncethan
several fought one at a time over an extended time frame.
They generally seem to pile on.
But the times when they've all backed off feel so good!
I wouldn't know. Darnitt.
maths. Good thing you don't need to know algebra to bake bread. (G)
Or figure quilt yardage.
That too. Some quilts do need the knowledge of basic geometry but I
don't usually get into those that need more than that. You can do a lot
with basic squares, rectangles, half square and quarter square
triangles.
And stay the heck out of paper piecing.
onNo, but it's a good living. A baking show on PBS that gets up
Netflix might be better.
Maybe so but she's still pre teen so better she wait a few years--and keep up with the fancy decorating in the interim.
That's what I was thinking too, but keep in practice.
Hopefully her mom will keep it part of her home school curriculum, at
least as long as she's interested anyways.
It's one of those things that it never hurts to know.
oncethe same time instead of separately. Better to have several at
than
several fought one at a time over an extended time frame.
They generally seem to pile on.
But the times when they've all backed off feel so good!
I wouldn't know. Darnitt.
Bummer!
lotThat too. Some quilts do need the knowledge of basic geometry but I
don't usually get into those that need more than that. You can do a
with basic squares, rectangles, half square and quarter square
triangles.
And stay the heck out of paper piecing.
I have, both that and applique. Exception to that is a bit of Hawaiian quilting.
That's what I was thinking too, but keep in practice.
Hopefully her mom will keep it part of her home school curriculum, at least as long as she's interested anyways.
It's one of those things that it never hurts to know.
True; my mom could barely manage to wrte "Happy Birthday (name)" on a
cake, let alone do any sort of fancy work.
They generally seem to pile on.
But the times when they've all backed off feel so good!
I wouldn't know. Darnitt.
Bummer!
One word for it.
That too. Some quilts do need the knowledge of basic geometry but Ilot
don't usually get into those that need more than that. You can do a
with basic squares, rectangles, half square and quarter square
triangles.
And stay the heck out of paper piecing.
I have, both that and applique. Exception to that is a bit of Hawaiian quilting.
It was required. Paper piecing makes me crazy.
That's what I was thinking too, but keep in practice.
Hopefully her mom will keep it part of her home school curriculum, at least as long as she's interested anyways.
It's one of those things that it never hurts to know.
True; my mom could barely manage to wrte "Happy Birthday (name)" on a
cake, let alone do any sort of fancy work.
I took a class a long time ago, but never did anything with it. We
tend toward the whipped cream cakes in this family, when we do cake at all.
I wouldn't know. Darnitt.
Bummer!
One word for it.
Even one thing wrong can bum you up good.
HawaiianI have, both that and applique. Exception to that is a bit of
quilting.
It was required. Paper piecing makes me crazy.
I'll stick with patterns that don't call for paper piecing. Might try
some machine applique with the new machine, just to see how it works.
atTrue; my mom could barely manage to wrte "Happy Birthday (name)" on a cake, let alone do any sort of fancy work.
I took a class a long time ago, but never did anything with it. We tend toward the whipped cream cakes in this family, when we do cake
all.
I'm a mostly self taught cake decorator. Did take the Wilton Basic class when Rachel wanted to and could bring a friend for free. Talked me into being her friend so now I know the official "Wilton way" and the
unofficial whatever works best for me way. (G) Most of the time the
latter is what's used.
Bummer!
One word for it.
Even one thing wrong can bum you up good.
I had "fun" this afternoon after going to two estate sales with steep driveways. I'm stil not sure how I got back down the second one. Both knees are still not happy with me.
I have, both that and applique. Exception to that is a bit ofHawaiian
quilting.
It was required. Paper piecing makes me crazy.
I'll stick with patterns that don't call for paper piecing. Might try
some machine applique with the new machine, just to see how it works.
It's do-able. It works a treat with fleece, if you want to go that route.
True; my mom could barely manage to wrte "Happy Birthday (name)" on a cake, let alone do any sort of fancy work.
I took a class a long time ago, but never did anything with it. We tend toward the whipped cream cakes in this family, when we do cakeat
all.
I'm a mostly self taught cake decorator. Did take the Wilton Basic class when Rachel wanted to and could bring a friend for free. Talked me into being her friend so now I know the official "Wilton way" and the
unofficial whatever works best for me way. (G) Most of the time the
latter is what's used.
It's whatever your hands will do vs the "correct" method.
steepI had "fun" this afternoon after going to two estate sales with
Bothdriveways. I'm stil not sure how I got back down the second one.
knees are still not happy with me.
I've got one knee giving me problems, glad it's not both. The knee that
I busted up in college decided to give me problems--the day before we started touring Yellowstone--and hasn't let up since.
thatIt was required. Paper piecing makes me crazy.
I'll stick with patterns that don't call for paper piecing. Might try some machine applique with the new machine, just to see how it works.
It's do-able. It works a treat with fleece, if you want to go
route.
Not sure what I'll try it with yet; it'll be another week or so before I
can get into the sewing room for any sort of serious work. First project will be to finish odds and ends of things started before we took off for
out West.
being her friend so now I know the official "Wilton way" and the unofficial whatever works best for me way. (G) Most of the time the latter is what's used.
It's whatever your hands will do vs the "correct" method.
True, and if the hands don't want to do all the tiny little stars that
the Wilton plan likes, then they won't do it. One of the easiest cake decorating ideas for a shower is to divide the top into squares, then
put a simple thing in each square. A baby shower would get a bracelet (various sized dots of icing) in one square, a bottle in another, etc. Simple shapes but ends up a cute cake. If it's out of the pan, a simple piping around the top and bottom edges will dress it up even more but
this cake can be kept in the pan if desired.
I had "fun" this afternoon after going to two estate sales withsteep
driveways. I'm stil not sure how I got back down the second one.Both
knees are still not happy with me.
I've got one knee giving me problems, glad it's not both. The knee that
I busted up in college decided to give me problems--the day before we started touring Yellowstone--and hasn't let up since.
My tailbone has gotten into the act too. Go figure.
It was required. Paper piecing makes me crazy.
I'll stick with patterns that don't call for paper piecing. Might try some machine applique with the new machine, just to see how it works.
It's do-able. It works a treat with fleece, if you want to gothat
route.
Not sure what I'll try it with yet; it'll be another week or so before I
can get into the sewing room for any sort of serious work. First project will be to finish odds and ends of things started before we took off for
out West.
I have one baby quilt ready to have the back put on (baby's coming in
from India if they can get the papers through), one in process (baby
has about 4 months to cook yet) and just found out I need #3 for
someone on the worship team. That ought to keep me out of trouble.
being her friend so now I know the official "Wilton way" and the unofficial whatever works best for me way. (G) Most of the time the latter is what's used.
It's whatever your hands will do vs the "correct" method.
True, and if the hands don't want to do all the tiny little stars that
the Wilton plan likes, then they won't do it. One of the easiest cake decorating ideas for a shower is to divide the top into squares, then
put a simple thing in each square. A baby shower would get a bracelet (various sized dots of icing) in one square, a bottle in another, etc. Simple shapes but ends up a cute cake. If it's out of the pan, a simple piping around the top and bottom edges will dress it up even more but
this cake can be kept in the pan if desired.
Wilton would freak, but too bad. It makes transport easier too.
thatI've got one knee giving me problems, glad it's not both. The knee
I busted up in college decided to give me problems--the day before we started touring Yellowstone--and hasn't let up since.
My tailbone has gotten into the act too. Go figure.
Can't win for losing. I was able to get an appointment on Wednesday with
my orthopedic doctor. Mid afternoon and he usually runs late so
hopefully I won't miss too much of VBS.
before IIt's do-able. It works a treat with fleece, if you want to gothat
route.
Not sure what I'll try it with yet; it'll be another week or so
projectcan get into the sewing room for any sort of serious work. First
forwill be to finish odds and ends of things started before we took off
out West.
has about 4 months to cook yet) and just found out I need #3 for someone on the worship team. That ought to keep me out of trouble.
AFAIK, the only one I have to make from scratch is due end of this year/beginning of next so I've got time yet. I do have a lot of odds and ends to finish up, including sun dresses for the grand daughters to wear before the end of summer.
piping around the top and bottom edges will dress it up even more but this cake can be kept in the pan if desired.
Wilton would freak, but too bad. It makes transport easier too.
The basic kit that I bought years ago from Wilton had the cake--in a pan
so they can't fuss too much. I've riffed on their suggestions for the various squares at different times, but that's my perogitive.
I've got one knee giving me problems, glad it's not both. The kneethat
I busted up in college decided to give me problems--the day before we started touring Yellowstone--and hasn't let up since.
My tailbone has gotten into the act too. Go figure.
Can't win for losing. I was able to get an appointment on Wednesday with
my orthopedic doctor. Mid afternoon and he usually runs late so
hopefully I won't miss too much of VBS.
Pretty much. My knees are happier, but the MS is NOT. Seriously not.
It's do-able. It works a treat with fleece, if you want to gothat
route.
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can get into the sewing room for any sort of serious work. Firstproject
will be to finish odds and ends of things started before we took offfor
out West.
I cut most of baby quilt 3 tonight. A fairly simple thing, but it
works with the fabric at hand.
has about 4 months to cook yet) and just found out I need #3 for someone on the worship team. That ought to keep me out of trouble.
AFAIK, the only one I have to make from scratch is due end of this year/beginning of next so I've got time yet. I do have a lot of odds and ends to finish up, including sun dresses for the grand daughters to wear before the end of summer.
I'm doing odds and sods too.
piping around the top and bottom edges will dress it up even more but this cake can be kept in the pan if desired.
Wilton would freak, but too bad. It makes transport easier too.
The basic kit that I bought years ago from Wilton had the cake--in a pan
so they can't fuss too much. I've riffed on their suggestions for the various squares at different times, but that's my perogitive.
Yep. I've always wanted one of those old school pans with the lid
that slides on. Handy for transport.
not.my orthopedic doctor. Mid afternoon and he usually runs late so
hopefully I won't miss too much of VBS.
Pretty much. My knees are happier, but the MS is NOT. Seriously
Ouch! Curl up under a quilt and hibernate until the weather moderates. I found out today that I'll be looking at knee replacement at some TBD
date (hopefully, years) down the line.
I cut most of baby quilt 3 tonight. A fairly simple thing, but it works with the fabric at hand.
that's how the flannel flip and sew quilts got started. Ran out of
flannel but not babies so ended up buying more flannel.
so they can't fuss too much. I've riffed on their suggestions for the various squares at different times, but that's my perogitive.
Yep. I've always wanted one of those old school pans with the lid
that slides on. Handy for transport.
They would be. My cake pan lid doesn't slide on but it was the cover
made for that specific pan so works well. If I'm doing a cake "for
pretty" I'll take it out of the pan and put it on a sheet of cardboard covered foil. A bit harder to transport but the bottom part of the
handiwork on the cake can be seen then.
Pretty much. My knees are happier, but the MS is NOT. Seriouslynot.
Ouch! Curl up under a quilt and hibernate until the weather moderates. I found out today that I'll be looking at knee replacement at some TBD
date (hopefully, years) down the line.
With the temperatures the way they are now, it's more hibernate in the
air conditioning than under a quilt. I have friends with bionic knees;
to a person they say they wonder why they did't get it done sooner.
I cut most of baby quilt 3 tonight. A fairly simple thing, but it works with the fabric at hand.
that's how the flannel flip and sew quilts got started. Ran out of
flannel but not babies so ended up buying more flannel.
I always check rummage sales for fabric these days; it's a lot cheaper that way.
so they can't fuss too much. I've riffed on their suggestions for the various squares at different times, but that's my perogitive.
Yep. I've always wanted one of those old school pans with the lid
that slides on. Handy for transport.
They would be. My cake pan lid doesn't slide on but it was the cover
made for that specific pan so works well. If I'm doing a cake "for
pretty" I'll take it out of the pan and put it on a sheet of cardboard covered foil. A bit harder to transport but the bottom part of the
handiwork on the cake can be seen then.
That's what I generally do when I make a dessert. Then the "plate"
can be disposed of along with the food and no one cries too hard.
moderates. IOuch! Curl up under a quilt and hibernate until the weather
thefound out today that I'll be looking at knee replacement at some TBD
date (hopefully, years) down the line.
With the temperatures the way they are now, it's more hibernate in
knees;air conditioning than under a quilt. I have friends with bionic
Depends on how cold the AC is set for--some people like it so cold you
need the quilt!
to a person they say they wonder why they did't get it done sooner.
I'll give the shots a fair try, then go from there. I really don't want
the surgery but.........................
cheaperthat's how the flannel flip and sew quilts got started. Ran out of flannel but not babies so ended up buying more flannel.
I always check rummage sales for fabric these days; it's a lot
that way.
I have, bought some, but if I need a specific fabric, it's off to Jo
Ann's.
covered foil. A bit harder to transport but the bottom part of the handiwork on the cake can be seen then.
OOPS--foil covered cardboard. A busy week of VBS and appointments
scrambled my brain.
That's what I generally do when I make a dessert. Then the "plate"
can be disposed of along with the food and no one cries too hard.
Very easy to clean up afterward, just make sure the mice don't go for
the sugar in the trash can from the frosting remains.
Ouch! Curl up under a quilt and hibernate until the weathermoderates. I
found out today that I'll be looking at knee replacement at some TBD
date (hopefully, years) down the line.
With the temperatures the way they are now, it's more hibernate inthe
air conditioning than under a quilt. I have friends with bionicknees;
Depends on how cold the AC is set for--some people like it so cold you
need the quilt!
Not really; I need it dry, not necessarily cold. It's set to 77 in
here now and that feels fine to me.
to a person they say they wonder why they did't get it done sooner.
I'll give the shots a fair try, then go from there. I really don't want
the surgery but.........................
Not again, right? Been there done that, had enough anesthesia.
that's how the flannel flip and sew quilts got started. Ran out of flannel but not babies so ended up buying more flannel.
I always check rummage sales for fabric these days; it's a lotcheaper
that way.
I have, bought some, but if I need a specific fabric, it's off to Jo
Ann's.
I generally buy pieces and stash them, and then hit the stash first.
Then again I also quilt by starting with the fabric and figuring out
what to do with it.
covered foil. A bit harder to transport but the bottom part of the handiwork on the cake can be seen then.
OOPS--foil covered cardboard. A busy week of VBS and appointments
scrambled my brain.
I'm not sure mine unscrambles any more.
That's what I generally do when I make a dessert. Then the "plate"
can be disposed of along with the food and no one cries too hard.
Very easy to clean up afterward, just make sure the mice don't go for
the sugar in the trash can from the frosting remains.
That's what dumpsters are for. Mice actually seem to prefer grease to sugar in any case. They'd go for the shortening in the frosting before
the sugar.
youDepends on how cold the AC is set for--some people like it so cold
need the quilt!
Not really; I need it dry, not necessarily cold. It's set to 77 in here now and that feels fine to me.
Ours is set for, I think, 75. But then, we've got a lot more hot weather than you do. (G) We're supposed to get into the mid 80s on Saturday tho.
wantI'll give the shots a fair try, then go from there. I really don't
the surgery but.........................
Not again, right? Been there done that, had enough anesthesia.
True, especially since I have a hard time with it. Going to have a good
long talk with the gas guy.
first.I have, bought some, but if I need a specific fabric, it's off to Jo Ann's.
I generally buy pieces and stash them, and then hit the stash
outThen again I also quilt by starting with the fabric and figuring
what to do with it.
It usually does start with the fabric. (G) But I use specific fabrics
for specific quilts--wouldn't make a flip and sew with mixed flannels
and cottons.
toVery easy to clean up afterward, just make sure the mice don't go for
the sugar in the trash can from the frosting remains.
That's what dumpsters are for. Mice actually seem to prefer grease
beforesugar in any case. They'd go for the shortening in the frosting
the sugar.
Mice probably would; they like peanut butter and cheese, both having a
fat (grease) content.
Not really; I need it dry, not necessarily cold. It's set to 77 in here now and that feels fine to me.
Ours is set for, I think, 75. But then, we've got a lot more hot weather than you do. (G) We're supposed to get into the mid 80s on Saturday tho.
It's supposed to cool off here too, finally. This feels like 100F
stuff needs to go.
I'll give the shots a fair try, then go from there. I really don'twant
the surgery but.........................
Not again, right? Been there done that, had enough anesthesia.
True, especially since I have a hard time with it. Going to have a good
long talk with the gas guy.
Give him the lecture. And be grateful your hair isn't red. Redheads
and anesthesia don't mix.
I have, bought some, but if I need a specific fabric, it's off to Jo Ann's.
I generally buy pieces and stash them, and then hit the stashfirst.
Then again I also quilt by starting with the fabric and figuringout
what to do with it.
It usually does start with the fabric. (G) But I use specific fabrics
for specific quilts--wouldn't make a flip and sew with mixed flannels
and cottons.
I would. And can. And have. Fleece backs too, for that matter.
Very easy to clean up afterward, just make sure the mice don't go for
the sugar in the trash can from the frosting remains.
That's what dumpsters are for. Mice actually seem to prefer greaseto
sugar in any case. They'd go for the shortening in the frostingbefore
the sugar.
Mice probably would; they like peanut butter and cheese, both having a
fat (grease) content.
They like Biscoff too, come to it. They can have my share.
weatherOurs is set for, I think, 75. But then, we've got a lot more hot
tho.than you do. (G) We're supposed to get into the mid 80s on Saturday
It's supposed to cool off here too, finally. This feels like 100F stuff needs to go.
You'll be wanting some of the heat back when you get an ice storm in
January that knocks out the power. What goes around, comes around.
RedheadsGive him the lecture. And be grateful your hair isn't red.
and anesthesia don't mix.
It will be well discussed. Tried a spinal a couple of times--first time,
no problem. Second time had major muscle spasms in the legs--to the
point of I was in tears when the meds wore off. Sooooooooooooooooooooo, we'll see what is suggested.
It usually does start with the fabric. (G) But I use specific fabrics
for specific quilts--wouldn't make a flip and sew with mixed flannels
and cottons.
I would. And can. And have. Fleece backs too, for that matter.
Most of my quilts are all cotton. Some are flannel, for babies, but
easier for me not to mix fabrics unless I have something specific (a
fidget quilt for example) in mind.
They like Biscoff too, come to it. They can have my share.
Biscoff--cookies? Sounds like a teething biscuit in which case they can
have mine as well.
It's supposed to cool off here too, finally. This feels like 100F stuff needs to go.
You'll be wanting some of the heat back when you get an ice storm in
January that knocks out the power. What goes around, comes around.
I wanted it back when the cool snap sent my MS off the deep end, especially combining it with being on my feet too long on Friday.
Went to an estate sale I should have skipped.
Give him the lecture. And be grateful your hair isn't red.Redheads
and anesthesia don't mix.
It will be well discussed. Tried a spinal a couple of times--first time,
no problem. Second time had major muscle spasms in the legs--to the
point of I was in tears when the meds wore off. Sooooooooooooooooooooo, we'll see what is suggested.
To do a knee, they'll knock you out. Thankfully. The last thing
you'll need are leg spasms.
It usually does start with the fabric. (G) But I use specific fabrics
for specific quilts--wouldn't make a flip and sew with mixed flannels
and cottons.
I would. And can. And have. Fleece backs too, for that matter.
Most of my quilts are all cotton. Some are flannel, for babies, but
easier for me not to mix fabrics unless I have something specific (a
fidget quilt for example) in mind.
I've done it, but generally only a fleece back on a cotton front.
They like Biscoff too, come to it. They can have my share.
Biscoff--cookies? Sounds like a teething biscuit in which case they can
have mine as well.
More like a greasy cinnamon crumbly high fat cookie ground up to make
a spread. The company who makes the cookies found out people were crushing them up and using them inside baguettes and the like and
decided to cut themselves in on the action. Not my favorite.
I wanted it back when the cool snap sent my MS off the deep end, especially combining it with being on my feet too long on Friday.
Doesn't sound like fun. I've been careful the last month or so about how much time I spend on my feet. Went to an AIG dinner last night; Ken Ham
was the speaker--put my leg up on an empty chair at our table just to
the right of me while he spoke. The meal was catered by a family that
owns a bbq place in Cary/members of the church where the event was held. Very good, and good sized helpings of pulled pork, beef brisket and
sides. Dessert was choice of banana pudding or lemon pound cake; we went with the former and it was good. Have to look up the bbq place if we're
in Cary around meal time.
Went to an estate sale I should have skipped.
Sigh! Hopefully you're doing better today.
To do a knee, they'll knock you out. Thankfully. The last thing you'll need are leg spasms.
I know they'll knock me out; that's why I need to have a talk with the
one who does it. Knock out isn't that bad but recovery is.
fidget quilt for example) in mind.
I've done it, but generally only a fleece back on a cotton front.
I've only done that for a couple of quilts. Did do a fleece on flannel quillow for grandson years ago; that combo was not fun to work with.
canThey like Biscoff too, come to it. They can have my share.
Biscoff--cookies? Sounds like a teething biscuit in which case they
makehave mine as well.
More like a greasy cinnamon crumbly high fat cookie ground up to
a spread. The company who makes the cookies found out people were crushing them up and using them inside baguettes and the like and decided to cut themselves in on the action. Not my favorite.
I think I'll take a pass on it as well.
January that knocks out the power. What goes around, comes around.
I wanted it back when the cool snap sent my MS off the deep end, especially combining it with being on my feet too long on Friday.
Doesn't sound like fun. I've been careful the last month or so about how much time I spend on my feet. Went to an AIG dinner last night; Ken Ham
I wasn't. Still paying for it, including the knee that was
complaining a few weeks earlier. It's back for Soft Tissue Injury complains 2.0.
was the speaker--put my leg up on an empty chair at our table just to
the right of me while he spoke. The meal was catered by a family that
owns a bbq place in Cary/members of the church where the event was held. Very good, and good sized helpings of pulled pork, beef brisket and
sides. Dessert was choice of banana pudding or lemon pound cake; we went with the former and it was good. Have to look up the bbq place if we're
in Cary around meal time.
Sounds good to me. We had a special speaker last weekend at church
too and served a meal afterward. The kitchen did baked chicken, pilaf
and salads, and we brought desserts.
Went to an estate sale I should have skipped.
Sigh! Hopefully you're doing better today.
Not much. This is starting not to be fun.
To do a knee, they'll knock you out. Thankfully. The last thing you'll need are leg spasms.
I know they'll knock me out; that's why I need to have a talk with the
one who does it. Knock out isn't that bad but recovery is.
The side effects that are often worse than the original
problem...yeppers. Been there.
fidget quilt for example) in mind.
I've done it, but generally only a fleece back on a cotton front.
I've only done that for a couple of quilts. Did do a fleece on flannel quillow for grandson years ago; that combo was not fun to work with.
It's not horrible as long as you don't expect the outcome to be
perfectly flat. (LOL)
They like Biscoff too, come to it. They can have my share.
Biscoff--cookies? Sounds like a teething biscuit in which case theycan
have mine as well.
More like a greasy cinnamon crumbly high fat cookie ground up tomake
a spread. The company who makes the cookies found out people were crushing them up and using them inside baguettes and the like and decided to cut themselves in on the action. Not my favorite.
I think I'll take a pass on it as well.
I wouldn't buy it twice. The mice have slowed up, but I found one
more stinky one under my kitchen cupboards tonight.
I wasn't. Still paying for it, including the knee that was
complaining a few weeks earlier. It's back for Soft Tissue Injury complains 2.0.
Seems to be hitting me hard this summer--at least a good kick in the
knee. But, that's affecting everything else, misery loves company sort
of thing.
pilafSounds good to me. We had a special speaker last weekend at church
too and served a meal afterward. The kitchen did baked chicken,
and salads, and we brought desserts.
BBQ is always good, especially when it's done right. Baked chicken is
easy to do for a group, especially if you get the boneless, skinless
pieces and shake some sort of seasoning on them. That's actually on the
line of what I'm thinking of for one of the VT meals this year.
Went to an estate sale I should have skipped.
Sigh! Hopefully you're doing better today.
Not much. This is starting not to be fun.
Old age ain't for (insert favorite word--sissies, wimps, etc). (G)
The side effects that are often worse than the original problem...yeppers. Been there.
Hopefully the shots will put my knee back into working order for a good
long while. Not holding my breath on it tho.
It's not horrible as long as you don't expect the outcome to be perfectly flat. (LOL)
Kid was happy--fleece was a Thomas the Tank Engine print. Had enough
left over to do a jacket also--that was when he wore a size 4. Long out
of that size now.
I wouldn't buy it twice. The mice have slowed up, but I found one
more stinky one under my kitchen cupboards tonight.
Maybe by finding them all this spring/summer, you won't have any this fall/winter.
I wasn't. Still paying for it, including the knee that was
complaining a few weeks earlier. It's back for Soft Tissue Injury complains 2.0.
Seems to be hitting me hard this summer--at least a good kick in the
knee. But, that's affecting everything else, misery loves company sort
of thing.
And of course it's all downhill from here. Things really haven't
gotten much better, if at all.
Sounds good to me. We had a special speaker last weekend at churchpilaf
too and served a meal afterward. The kitchen did baked chicken,
and salads, and we brought desserts.
BBQ is always good, especially when it's done right. Baked chicken is
easy to do for a group, especially if you get the boneless, skinless
pieces and shake some sort of seasoning on them. That's actually on the
line of what I'm thinking of for one of the VT meals this year.
Good idea. It tastes better with the bone in of course, but it's
harder to eat with a knife and fork.
Went to an estate sale I should have skipped.
Sigh! Hopefully you're doing better today.
Not much. This is starting not to be fun.
Old age ain't for (insert favorite word--sissies, wimps, etc). (G)
I've heard other words for it, but you can't print them.
The side effects that are often worse than the original problem...yeppers. Been there.
Hopefully the shots will put my knee back into working order for a good
long while. Not holding my breath on it tho.
I know the feeling. Not much works on me these days.
It's not horrible as long as you don't expect the outcome to be perfectly flat. (LOL)
Kid was happy--fleece was a Thomas the Tank Engine print. Had enough
left over to do a jacket also--that was when he wore a size 4. Long out
of that size now.
If he's like my dad he's still into Thomas. My late father was a train
nut and equal opportunity about it.
I wouldn't buy it twice. The mice have slowed up, but I found one
more stinky one under my kitchen cupboards tonight.
Maybe by finding them all this spring/summer, you won't have any this fall/winter.
I'm not betting money on it. They've slowed down at least.
sortknee. But, that's affecting everything else, misery loves company
of thing.
And of course it's all downhill from here. Things really haven't gotten much better, if at all.
Not a fun summer for you then. I can get off my feet for a bit, rest the knee and go back to work but all on a limited basis. Was on my feet
about 2 hours this morning working on supper prep so have been off my
feet most of the time since.
thepieces and shake some sort of seasoning on them. That's actually on
line of what I'm thinking of for one of the VT meals this year.
Good idea. It tastes better with the bone in of course, but it's harder to eat with a knife and fork.
True, but to get some sort of consistancy, knife and fork style is
better. I could do some sort of fancy roll ups but that would mean being
on my feet a lot more than I want to be.
Not much. This is starting not to be fun.
Old age ain't for (insert favorite word--sissies, wimps, etc). (G)
I've heard other words for it, but you can't print them.
Not in a family friendly echo.
goodThe side effects that are often worse than the original problem...yeppers. Been there.
Hopefully the shots will put my knee back into working order for a
long while. Not holding my breath on it tho.
I know the feeling. Not much works on me these days.
I've heard they can be quite effective, but it's a YMMV sort of
propisition. Hopefully they will work for me; I'm not looking forward to
the alternative (but probably evenutal need).
trainIf he's like my dad he's still into Thomas. My late father was a
nut and equal opportunity about it.
Kid has outgrown Thomas, into mountain biking, competitive swimming and piano now. They're all on hold for the summer as he recouperates from a broken arm incurred while engaged in the first activity. OTOH, my dad
was into trains until he passed away last year.
more stinky one under my kitchen cupboards tonight.
Maybe by finding them all this spring/summer, you won't have any this fall/winter.
I'm not betting money on it. They've slowed down at least.
What are you feeding them that they keep showing up? (G)
And of course it's all downhill from here. Things really haven't gotten much better, if at all.
Not a fun summer for you then. I can get off my feet for a bit, rest the knee and go back to work but all on a limited basis. Was on my feet
about 2 hours this morning working on supper prep so have been off my
feet most of the time since.
I work that way too sometimes, but these days even sitting isn't that great.
pieces and shake some sort of seasoning on them. That's actually onthe
line of what I'm thinking of for one of the VT meals this year.
Good idea. It tastes better with the bone in of course, but it's harder to eat with a knife and fork.
True, but to get some sort of consistancy, knife and fork style is
better. I could do some sort of fancy roll ups but that would mean being
on my feet a lot more than I want to be.
If it makes the chicken harder to eat with plastic cutlery, I wouldn't bother either.
Not much. This is starting not to be fun.
Old age ain't for (insert favorite word--sissies, wimps, etc). (G)
I've heard other words for it, but you can't print them.
Not in a family friendly echo.
Not anywhere, generally; my mother would have washed my mouth out with soap ... and possibly used real soap ... when I was a kid.
The side effects that are often worse than the original problem...yeppers. Been there.
Hopefully the shots will put my knee back into working order for agood
long while. Not holding my breath on it tho.
I know the feeling. Not much works on me these days.
I've heard they can be quite effective, but it's a YMMV sort of
propisition. Hopefully they will work for me; I'm not looking forward to
the alternative (but probably evenutal need).
I've had friends who have gone both ways. Some it works on and some
not so much.
If he's like my dad he's still into Thomas. My late father was atrain
nut and equal opportunity about it.
Kid has outgrown Thomas, into mountain biking, competitive swimming and piano now. They're all on hold for the summer as he recouperates from a broken arm incurred while engaged in the first activity. OTOH, my dad
was into trains until he passed away last year.
Oops. Maybe he'll take up something safer, like sky diving. Less to
hit up there.
more stinky one under my kitchen cupboards tonight.
Maybe by finding them all this spring/summer, you won't have any this fall/winter.
I'm not betting money on it. They've slowed down at least.
What are you feeding them that they keep showing up? (G)
Peanut butter, at least in the traps.
thatI work that way too sometimes, but these days even sitting isn't
great.
I can only take so much of it, especially if I can't put my feet up.
It's too hard on the knee so I have to get up and move around some, even
if it's doing the dishes in the sink and otherwise cleaning up the
kitchen.
wouldn'tIf it makes the chicken harder to eat with plastic cutlery, I
bother either.
Not worth the bother of broken fork tines.
withNot anywhere, generally; my mother would have washed my mouth out
soap ... and possibly used real soap ... when I was a kid.
I suspect mine would have too, had I used such words.
somethe alternative (but probably evenutal need).
I've had friends who have gone both ways. Some it works on and
not so much.
I'll know by the end of next month.
tobroken arm incurred while engaged in the first activity. OTOH, my dad
was into trains until he passed away last year.
Oops. Maybe he'll take up something safer, like sky diving. Less
hit up there.
But the hit on landing can be rough.
I'm not betting money on it. They've slowed down at least.
What are you feeding them that they keep showing up? (G)
Peanut butter, at least in the traps.
Sounds like they like peanut butter. Add a touch of jelly?
I work that way too sometimes, but these days even sitting isn'tthat
great.
I can only take so much of it, especially if I can't put my feet up.
It's too hard on the knee so I have to get up and move around some, even
if it's doing the dishes in the sink and otherwise cleaning up the
kitchen.
I generally have to get up every hour or so, no matter how good the
chair.
If it makes the chicken harder to eat with plastic cutlery, Iwouldn't
bother either.
Not worth the bother of broken fork tines.
Or being forced to turn the chicken into finger food.
Not anywhere, generally; my mother would have washed my mouth outwith
soap ... and possibly used real soap ... when I was a kid.
I suspect mine would have too, had I used such words.
I still generally can't get them out.
the alternative (but probably evenutal need).
I've had friends who have gone both ways. Some it works on andsome
not so much.
I'll know by the end of next month.
One way or the other.
broken arm incurred while engaged in the first activity. OTOH, my dad
was into trains until he passed away last year.
Oops. Maybe he'll take up something safer, like sky diving. Lessto
hit up there.
But the hit on landing can be rough.
You can't have everything.
I'm not betting money on it. They've slowed down at least.
What are you feeding them that they keep showing up? (G)
Peanut butter, at least in the traps.
Sounds like they like peanut butter. Add a touch of jelly?
Marshmallow fluff?
if it's doing the dishes in the sink and otherwise cleaning up the kitchen.
I generally have to get up every hour or so, no matter how good the chair.
I'll just shift my position in the chair for a while, then get up for a
bit. Was working a quilting/sewing expo last week--first day did not put
my leg up whenever I sat down and the knee let me know, big time that
night that I didn't. Did put it up the last couple of days and still had some issues but it did better at night. Standing on a concrete floor
didn't help when I had to be on my feet.
Or being forced to turn the chicken into finger food.
OK for an informal dinner but not something you want to do when there's
no way to wash your hands aafter dinner.
soap ... and possibly used real soap ... when I was a kid.
I suspect mine would have too, had I used such words.
I still generally can't get them out.
Because you still live with your mom. (G)
LessOops. Maybe he'll take up something safer, like sky diving.
to
hit up there.
But the hit on landing can be rough.
You can't have everything.
Nope, where would you put it?
Peanut butter, at least in the traps.
Sounds like they like peanut butter. Add a touch of jelly?
Marshmallow fluff?
Ah, they like the sugar.................
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I generally have to get up every hour or so, no matter how good the chair.
I'll just shift my position in the chair for a while, then get up for a
bit. Was working a quilting/sewing expo last week--first day did not put
my leg up whenever I sat down and the knee let me know, big time that
night that I didn't. Did put it up the last couple of days and still had some issues but it did better at night. Standing on a concrete floor
didn't help when I had to be on my feet.
In my case it's the pressure on the nerves. Sometimes I have "fun" walking when I first crawl out of bed if I sleep too long. Same
reason.
Or being forced to turn the chicken into finger food.
OK for an informal dinner but not something you want to do when there's
no way to wash your hands after dinner.
Too true.
soap ... and possibly used real soap ... when I was a kid.
I suspect mine would have too, had I used such words.
I still generally can't get them out.
Because you still live with your mom. (G)
That too, and I just never picked up the habit.
LessOops. Maybe he'll take up something safer, like sky diving.
to
hit up there.
But the hit on landing can be rough.
You can't have everything.
Nope, where would you put it?
Up for sale on Ebay?
Peanut butter, at least in the traps.
Sounds like they like peanut butter. Add a touch of jelly?
Marshmallow fluff?
Ah, they like the sugar.................
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More likely grease; they're little Michael Loos! The ants like getting squashed appar-ant-ly; they turn up in my kitchen where I squash them.
hadmy leg up whenever I sat down and the knee let me know, big time that night that I didn't. Did put it up the last couple of days and still
some issues but it did better at night. Standing on a concrete floor didn't help when I had to be on my feet.
In my case it's the pressure on the nerves. Sometimes I have "fun" walking when I first crawl out of bed if I sleep too long. Same reason.
Not fun. I picked up a brace yesterday morning, wore it about all of the rest of the day, all day today. It has helped as I've been on my feet a
lot. VBS starts tomorrow with more time on the feet.
no way to wash your hands after dinner.
Too true.
I try to keep one hand clean when eating hand foods--makes picking up a glass, fork, etc a lot easier if you don't have grease on the fingers.
I still generally can't get them out.
Because you still live with your mom. (G)
That too, and I just never picked up the habit.
I did, but nothing major and not for long. Definately not around parents either. (G)
But the hit on landing can be rough.
You can't have everything.
Nope, where would you put it?
Up for sale on Ebay?
Then you wouldn't have everything. (G)
gettingMore likely grease; they're little Michael Loos! The ants like
them.squashed appar-ant-ly; they turn up in my kitchen where I squash
We managed to pretty well eradicate them from the kitchen after Steve discovered a nest they'd built in the window framing. Just see an
occaisonal stray now and then, don't even let them get to any grease or sweets.
In my case it's the pressure on the nerves. Sometimes I have "fun" walking when I first crawl out of bed if I sleep too long. Same reason.
Not fun. I picked up a brace yesterday morning, wore it about all of the rest of the day, all day today. It has helped as I've been on my feet a
lot. VBS starts tomorrow with more time on the feet.
Understatement. It hasn't gotten any better either. Today I was
having "fun" walking in my regular church shoes. Heat and humidity are
not my
friends.
no way to wash your hands after dinner.
Too true.
I try to keep one hand clean when eating hand foods--makes picking up a glass, fork, etc a lot easier if you don't have grease on the fingers.
Very true. If I'm home I just get up and wash them. Problem solved.
I still generally can't get them out.
Because you still live with your mom. (G)
That too, and I just never picked up the habit.
I did, but nothing major and not for long. Definately not around parents either. (G)
I generally just say "I'm too polite to use those words" and let the listener fill in his/her own.
But the hit on landing can be rough.
You can't have everything.
Nope, where would you put it?
Up for sale on Ebay?
Then you wouldn't have everything. (G)
No, but I'd have the money to go out and buy it.
More likely grease; they're little Michael Loos! The ants likegetting
squashed appar-ant-ly; they turn up in my kitchen where I squashthem.
We managed to pretty well eradicate them from the kitchen after Steve discovered a nest they'd built in the window framing. Just see an
occaisonal stray now and then, don't even let them get to any grease or sweets.
Mine have gone away again; they turn up for a while every year about
now. I squash them left and right, and eventually they quit coming
around.
all of theNot fun. I picked up a brace yesterday morning, wore it about
feet arest of the day, all day today. It has helped as I've been on my
waslot. VBS starts tomorrow with more time on the feet.
Understatement. It hasn't gotten any better either. Today I
humidity arehaving "fun" walking in my regular church shoes. Heat and
not my
friends.
That is tough--probably hurts to go barefoot also.
solved.Very true. If I'm home I just get up and wash them. Problem
I try to keep a packaged wet wipe in my purse, just in case Iencounter
something messy. That'll get the worst off, holding until I can doa
proper wash up.
parentsI did, but nothing major and not for long. Definately not around
let theeither. (G)
I generally just say "I'm too polite to use those words" and
Deborahlistener fill in his/her own.
My dad had his own made up phrase he used around us kids. When
was deployed, she tried to co-ordinate her R&R leave for when Stevewas
scheduled to be on the mainland for school. When it didn't workout, her
e-mail letting us know started out with that phrase, in all caps.
You can't have everything.
Nope, where would you put it?
Up for sale on Ebay?
Then you wouldn't have everything. (G)
No, but I'd have the money to go out and buy it.
And start the cycle all over again.
SteveWe managed to pretty well eradicate them from the kitchen after
andiscovered a nest they'd built in the window framing. Just see
grease oroccaisonal stray now and then, don't even let them get to any
aboutsweets.
Mine have gone away again; they turn up for a while every year
comingnow. I squash them left and right, and eventually they quit
around.
We've done pretty well since Steve knocked out the one nest.
wasUnderstatement. It hasn't gotten any better either. Today I
humidity arehaving "fun" walking in my regular church shoes. Heat and
not my
friends.
That is tough--probably hurts to go barefoot also.
Walking barefoot is even harder, generally speaking.
solved.Very true. If I'm home I just get up and wash them. Problem
I try to keep a packaged wet wipe in my purse, just in case Iencounter
something messy. That'll get the worst off, holding until I can doa
proper wash up.
Even my purse doesn't have those. It's a thought.
let theI generally just say "I'm too polite to use those words" and
listener fill in his/her own.
My dad had his own made up phrase he used around us kids. WhenDeborah
was deployed, she tried to co-ordinate her R&R leave for when Stevewas
scheduled to be on the mainland for school. When it didn't workout, her
e-mail letting us know started out with that phrase, in all caps.
Works for me! My dad had a few too, probably learned from family back
in the stone ages.
You can't have everything.
Nope, where would you put it?
Up for sale on Ebay?
Then you wouldn't have everything. (G)
No, but I'd have the money to go out and buy it.
And start the cycle all over again.
Or at least the search for the cycle.
We've done pretty well since Steve knocked out the one nest.
Now we have Political Primary season; I'd rather deal with the ants!
youThat is tough--probably hurts to go barefoot also.
Walking barefoot is even harder, generally speaking.
Can't win, can you? Get a scooter or something of that sort to help
get around and stay off your feet. I start the injections in theknee
this week, hopefully will be getting around better once that cycleis
finished.
can dosomething messy. That'll get the worst off, holding until I
a
proper wash up.
Even my purse doesn't have those. It's a thought.
You would be surprised at what I carry. (G)
caps.out, her
e-mail letting us know started out with that phrase, in all
family backWorks for me! My dad had a few too, probably learned from
goodin the stone ages.
Don't know where/how my dad came up with what he used but it was a
one.
No, but I'd have the money to go out and buy it.
And start the cycle all over again.
Or at least the search for the cycle.
Uni, bi or tri?
ants!We've done pretty well since Steve knocked out the one nest.
Now we have Political Primary season; I'd rather deal with the
We're getting mail outs from both parties since we're registered as unaffiliated. Good starter stuff for the charcoal grill. (G)
Walking barefoot is even harder, generally speaking.
Can't win, can you? Get a scooter or something of that sort to helpyou
get around and stay off your feet. I start the injections in theknee
this week, hopefully will be getting around better once that cycleis
finished.
Here's hoping! I did OK today, humidity or not. Now I feel like ...
well, I can't type that but you get the idea. On my feet too long
plus falling barometer = sitting on my butt tonight.
can dosomething messy. That'll get the worst off, holding until I
a
proper wash up.
Even my purse doesn't have those. It's a thought.
You would be surprised at what I carry. (G)
Not really! It's a "Mom bag"!
Don't know where/how my dad came up with what he used but it was agood
one.
My father picked up some phrases during the Depression that I still
use occasionally.
No, but I'd have the money to go out and buy it.
And start the cycle all over again.
Or at least the search for the cycle.
Uni, bi or tri?
Single, double, triple, homer. Party cycle, since it takes nine
guys.
ants!Now we have Political Primary season; I'd rather deal with the
We're getting mail outs from both parties since we're registered as unaffiliated. Good starter stuff for the charcoal grill. (G)
We had five guys running for Governor for one party; I was inundated.
like ...Here's hoping! I did OK today, humidity or not. Now I feel
longwell, I can't type that but you get the idea. On my feet too
kneeplus falling barometer = sitting on my butt tonight.
Feel like you're on a roller coaster? Even with taking it easy the
is a pain at night. Not as much as if I were on my feet a lot, butthe
enough to let me know it's there. But, they say you have to finish
series of shots before making an evaluation of the benefit.
inYou would be surprised at what I carry. (G)
Not really! It's a "Mom bag"!
Even tho my baby is long gone, and has kids of her own. Some things
it are because Steve asked if I had a certain item, didn't but putit in
just so it's there. Others are neccessary "don't leave homewithout"
things, including a roll of hard candy in case my sugar gets toolow.
stillMy father picked up some phrases during the Depression that I
was 7use occasionally.
Could be that era was when my dad got his choice phrases too. He
when it started, out of high school and in service when it ended.
nineUni, bi or tri?
Single, double, triple, homer. Party cycle, since it takes
those areguys.
OK, different cycle. Not the cycle on a dishwasher either, tho
handy for clean up.
inundated.We had five guys running for Governor for one party; I was
That's where keeping the recycling bin handy is needed.Mine was full. The big can for single stream recycling got heavy
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plus falling barometer = sitting on my butt tonight.
Feel like you're on a roller coaster? Even with taking it easy theknee
is a pain at night. Not as much as if I were on my feet a lot, but enough to let me know it's there. But, they say you have to finishthe
series of shots before making an evaluation of the benefit.
So I've heard. Sometimes roller coaster about covers it.
You would be surprised at what I carry. (G)
Not really! It's a "Mom bag"!
Even tho my baby is long gone, and has kids of her own. Some thingsin
it are because Steve asked if I had a certain item, didn't but putit in
just so it's there. Others are neccessary "don't leave homewithout"
things, including a roll of hard candy in case my sugar gets toolow.
I carry all sorts of odds and ends.
stillMy father picked up some phrases during the Depression that I
use occasionally.
Could be that era was when my dad got his choice phrases too. Hewas 7
when it started, out of high school and in service when it ended.
Bingo. Prime time for learning language.
nineSingle, double, triple, homer. Party cycle, since it takes
guys.
OK, different cycle. Not the cycle on a dishwasher either, thothose are
handy for clean up.
That's generally wash, rinse, error message and try it again.
inundated.We had five guys running for Governor for one party; I was
That's where keeping the recycling bin handy is needed.
Mine was full. The big can for single stream recycling got heavy
too.
asseries of shots before making an evaluation of the benefit.
So I've heard. Sometimes roller coaster about covers it.
So far the knee pain seems less, but I'm trying to stay off my feet
much as possible. Were I to be on them for a prolonged time (evenan
hour or so), I'd be feeling it, bad. So, meal prep/cook time isfast and
easy, clean up even more so.
toothings, including a roll of hard candy in case my sugar gets
butlow.
I carry all sorts of odds and ends.
Steve asked one time if I had any dental floss--didn't at the time
it's in there now. (G)
he wasBingo. Prime time for learning language.
He probably knew it from working in a lumber yard, part time when
younger, then full time over summers while he was in high school.Boss
found out Dad could read/write/figure so put him in the office at15
cents an hour (yard men got 10 cents). His mom wanted him to quitschool
to work full time at that wage but he held out and was the firstone in
his family to finish high school.
alwaysThat's generally wash, rinse, error message and try it again.
Don't think I've ever had an error message on mine but mine have
been lowest bidder models. The one we have now is a bit, but notmuch,
fancier.
wasWe had five guys running for Governor for one party; I
heavyinundated.
That's where keeping the recycling bin handy is needed.
Mine was full. The big can for single stream recycling got
year.too.
We've not hit that point yet but no governor or senator race this
hour or so), I'd be feeling it, bad. So, meal prep/cook time isfast and
easy, clean up even more so.
That part of this mess isn't a bad thing. The weather is messing
with me again. Heat and humidity are bad, but a sudden short break
didn't do me any good at all.
toothings, including a roll of hard candy in case my sugar gets
low.
I carry all sorts of odds and ends.
Steve asked one time if I had any dental floss--didn't at the timebut
it's in there now. (G)
Me too! It's useful sometimes even if you don't need to floss your
teeth.
Bingo. Prime time for learning language.
He probably knew it from working in a lumber yard, part time whenhe was
younger, then full time over summers while he was in high school.Boss
found out Dad could read/write/figure so put him in the office at15
cents an hour (yard men got 10 cents). His mom wanted him to quitschool
to work full time at that wage but he held out and was the firstone in
his family to finish high school.
Good idea. Fifteen cents an hour wasn't chicken feed, but a high
school diploma added a chunk on top.
That's generally wash, rinse, error message and try it again.
Don't think I've ever had an error message on mine but mine havealways
been lowest bidder models. The one we have now is a bit, but notmuch,
fancier.
My previous one was no frills and it keeled. This one is a bit more upscale, but it's still a white model.
wasWe had five guys running for Governor for one party; I
inundated.
That's where keeping the recycling bin handy is needed.
heavyMine was full. The big can for single stream recycling got
too.
We've not hit that point yet but no governor or senator race thisyear.
Just you wait!
ishour or so), I'd be feeling it, bad. So, meal prep/cook time
messingfast and
easy, clean up even more so.
That part of this mess isn't a bad thing. The weather is
breakwith me again. Heat and humidity are bad, but a sudden short
didn't do me any good at all.
We haven't even gotten the break.
firstto work full time at that wage but he held out and was the
highone in
his family to finish high school.
Good idea. Fifteen cents an hour wasn't chicken feed, but a
Dadschool diploma added a chunk on top.
A bit more. That was in the days when a chicken was a luxury meal--
said that his mother used to serve it for Sunday dinner and beefduring
the week.
moreMy previous one was no frills and it keeled. This one is a bit
upscale, but it's still a white model.
Ours works--that's all I ask of it.
thisWe've not hit that point yet but no governor or senator race
best useyear.
Just you wait!
Use the paper for fire starter on the charcoal grill. About the
for it. (G)
messingThat part of this mess isn't a bad thing. The weather is
breakwith me again. Heat and humidity are bad, but a sudden short
didn't do me any good at all.
We haven't even gotten the break.
We're right back in it again.
firstto work full time at that wage but he held out and was the
one in
his family to finish high school.
highGood idea. Fifteen cents an hour wasn't chicken feed, but a
school diploma added a chunk on top.
A bit more. That was in the days when a chicken was a luxury meal--Dad
said that his mother used to serve it for Sunday dinner and beefduring
the week.
Those were the days when people made "City chicken" out of veal, too.
thisWe've not hit that point yet but no governor or senator race
year.
Just you wait!
Use the paper for fire starter on the charcoal grill. About thebest use
for it. (G)
Except it was all that glossy stuff - no one burns that here.
Finally back on the echo. For those that don't know, we went to theServices
picnic. While there, I got a call about a death in the family.
were set for the following Friday so we visited family in westernNY
before heading to NJ on Thursday. On the way to the funeral (Werode
with my aunt), the car was struck by a taxi (driver) who'd run astop
sign. Major damage to my aunt's car; Steve and I went to the ER toget
checked out. No broken bones but bruising from the seat belts, airbag,
etc. Missed the funeral but got home safely Sunday. HurricaneFlorence
was by then a tropical storm but still dumping major amounts ofrain to
the southeast of us. WF had missed most of that but did get somerain
and wind but no major damage. The power was out briefly but notlong
enough to affect stuff in the fridge and freezer.
We haven't even gotten the break.
We're right back in it again.
And now you will be getting left over rain from Florence.
veal, too.Those were the days when people made "City chicken" out of
Had to do what they could. Helped if you lived on a farm and couldraise
most of your own food.
recycleExcept it was all that glossy stuff - no one burns that here.
We don't either, not even as charcoal starter. It goes into the
bag, then can.
Finally back on the echo. For those that don't know, we went to the picnic. While there, I got a call about a death in the family.Services
were set for the following Friday so we visited family in westernNY
before heading to NJ on Thursday. On the way to the funeral (Werode
with my aunt), the car was struck by a taxi (driver) who'd run astop
sign. Major damage to my aunt's car; Steve and I went to the ER toget
checked out. No broken bones but bruising from the seat belts, airbag,
etc. Missed the funeral but got home safely Sunday. HurricaneFlorence
was by then a tropical storm but still dumping major amounts ofrain to
the southeast of us. WF had missed most of that but did get somerain
and wind but no major damage. The power was out briefly but notlong
enough to affect stuff in the fridge and freezer.
That sounds like the week that was. I was off the air too for quite
a while. Doc's was down, deader than a doornail.
We haven't even gotten the break.
We're right back in it again.
And now you will be getting left over rain from Florence.
Been there did that, no biggie. By the time she got up here Tropical Storm Florence was more like my Aunt Florence!
veal, too.Those were the days when people made "City chicken" out of
Had to do what they could. Helped if you lived on a farm and couldraise
most of your own food.
During WWII too - no rationing if you grew it yourself.
see very often. We met for lunch at a casino in Niagara Falls--their
buffet is free to new members of their "social club", reduced pricefor
current members. We "joined" (probably will never use themembership
again); the buffet was spread over several stations (Asian,and I
Mediterranian, American, desserts and maybe one other) with a fair
spread at each. Enough to well fill us up; we walked down to the
American side of the falls afterward. For supper that night Steve
split a one entree, no rice mall Chinese chicken thing and got anice
cream each. Light, but after the buffet, we didn't need a lot ofsupper.
TropicalBeen there did that, no biggie. By the time she got up here
Storm Florence was more like my Aunt Florence!
IOW, fizzled out to nothing? We're doing well but the southeastern
corner of the state is in the initial clean up phase.
During WWII too - no rationing if you grew it yourself.
No, and probably plenty of sharing with others.
again); the buffet was spread over several stations (Asian, Mediterranian, American, desserts and maybe one other) with a fair spread at each. Enough to well fill us up; we walked down to the American side of the falls afterward. For supper that night Steveand I
split a one entree, no rice mall Chinese chicken thing and got anice
cream each. Light, but after the buffet, we didn't need a lot ofsupper.
Sounds like. I went to a Sukkot potluck tonight. Outdoors but cool. Actually downright cold, but whatever. It was at the house of a frien who's a Messianic rabbi.
TropicalBeen there did that, no biggie. By the time she got up here
Storm Florence was more like my Aunt Florence!
IOW, fizzled out to nothing? We're doing well but the southeastern corner of the state is in the initial clean up phase.
Just some rain, no biggie. She seems to have picked up some steam
again however and hit some friends in Europe. They're saying it was
the same storm anyway.
During WWII too - no rationing if you grew it yourself.
No, and probably plenty of sharing with others.
Plow under the front lawn and plant veggies. I've always said my
sister ought to do that now; she has a real slope to her front yard
and it would be perfect for terraced tomatoes.
but cool.Sounds like. I went to a Sukkot potluck tonight. Outdoors
a frienActually downright cold, but whatever. It was at the house of
who's a Messianic rabbi.
Sounds like you probably ate quite well tho. Was it a meat or dairy
meal?
it wasagain however and hit some friends in Europe. They're saying
back tothe same storm anyway.
Don't know but the Carolinas will be years before everything is
sort of normal. The same big name chef that fed a lot of folks inPuerto
Rico is in state, cooking, with several sattelite kitchens. Heactually
pre positioned himself nearby before the storm hit so he could getset
up as soon as he could once the worst of the weather moved on.
and it would be perfect for terraced tomatoes.
But would the HOA allow it? (G)
Sounds like. I went to a Sukkot potluck tonight. Outdoors
Sounds like you probably ate quite well tho. Was it a meat or dairy meal?
Dairy - they had pizza. The hosts are vegetarian, but others can
bring fish dishes.
it wasagain however and hit some friends in Europe. They're saying
the same storm anyway.
Don't know but the Carolinas will be years before everything isback to
sort of normal. The same big name chef that fed a lot of folks inPuerto
Rico is in state, cooking, with several sattelite kitchens. Heactually
pre positioned himself nearby before the storm hit so he could getset
up as soon as he could once the worst of the weather moved on.
That seems to be his new "thing"; it's a lot more fun than working in
a fancy restaurant.
and it would be perfect for terraced tomatoes.
But would the HOA allow it? (G)
No HOA, just pesty deer and possibly some coyotes.
canDairy - they had pizza. The hosts are vegetarian, but others
knowbring fish dishes.
Interesting, must have been a challenge for some people who don't
how to cook both kosher and vegetarian. I could do it, but wouldhave to
think carefully as I did it, so as not to inadvertantly put insomething
that wasn't acceptable.
working inThat seems to be his new "thing"; it's a lot more fun than
wherea fancy restaurant.
Quite a bit more challenging, especially when you're in an area
the power is out and the water rising. Thankfully the rivers seemto
have all crested and are on their way back down, no significantrain in
the forecast for another week or so. Most everybody has power nowbut
feeding the out of state workers is still a huge production.
and it would be perfect for terraced tomatoes.
But would the HOA allow it? (G)
No HOA, just pesty deer and possibly some coyotes.
OK, those can be dealt with easier.
canDairy - they had pizza. The hosts are vegetarian, but others
bring fish dishes.
Interesting, must have been a challenge for some people who don'tknow
how to cook both kosher and vegetarian. I could do it, but wouldhave to
think carefully as I did it, so as not to inadvertantly put insomething
that wasn't acceptable.
It's actually not that bad; you just have to read labels and check
for certifications and then go veg as usual.
the forecast for another week or so. Most everybody has power nowbut
feeding the out of state workers is still a huge production.
Dude likes a challenge, apparently.
and it would be perfect for terraced tomatoes.
But would the HOA allow it? (G)
No HOA, just pesty deer and possibly some coyotes.
OK, those can be dealt with easier.
Odds are the neighbors would join in; they like veggies too.
wouldhow to cook both kosher and vegetarian. I could do it, but
inhave to
think carefully as I did it, so as not to inadvertantly put
checksomething
that wasn't acceptable.
It's actually not that bad; you just have to read labels and
watching outfor certifications and then go veg as usual.
I'm better at reading labels than I used to be but would be
for the small print things that might slip thru. Probably a simpleveg
dish with no fancy sauces or dressings would be best.
Ricofeeding the out of state workers is still a huge production.
Dude likes a challenge, apparently.
He's getting a good one this year, same as when he went to Puerto
last year. But, if he can organise a mass feeding crew on aconsistant
basis, more power to him. Times like this someone who can organise, especially food distribution or clean up, those folks areinvaluable.
No HOA, just pesty deer and possibly some coyotes.
OK, those can be dealt with easier.
Odds are the neighbors would join in; they like veggies too.
Temporarily lift the no hunting in the neighborhood restriction?
I'm better at reading labels than I used to be but would bewatching out
for the small print things that might slip thru. Probably a simpleveg
dish with no fancy sauces or dressings would be best.
Pre-shredded cheese isn't Kosher, but a lump of mozzerella by the
same company is. Most American products are marked with a U in an O
- Orthodox Union. There are some Ks in stars too sometimes. If you
never need it, Ortega taco seasoning is certified, but Old El Paso
isn't. Not that you'd ever use it. but if you're starting with
something like TVP that stuff can work wonders.
last year. But, if he can organise a mass feeding crew on aconsistant
basis, more power to him. Times like this someone who can organise, especially food distribution or clean up, those folks areinvaluable.
And make something that tastes good in large quantities? Now that
takes some doing.
No HOA, just pesty deer and possibly some coyotes.
OK, those can be dealt with easier.
Odds are the neighbors would join in; they like veggies too.
Temporarily lift the no hunting in the neighborhood restriction?
There are kids around, so probably not.
thePre-shredded cheese isn't Kosher, but a lump of mozzerella by
in an Osame company is. Most American products are marked with a U
If you- Orthodox Union. There are some Ks in stars too sometimes.
The U in an O we used to say was the rabbi's thumb print.
Pasonever need it, Ortega taco seasoning is certified, but Old El
withisn't. Not that you'd ever use it. but if you're starting
ofsomething like TVP that stuff can work wonders.
I generally make my own taco sort of seasoning with odds and ends
various peppers and spices. Guess that's kosher enough. (G)
thatespecially food distribution or clean up, those folks areinvaluable.
And make something that tastes good in large quantities? Now
takes some doing.
Quite some--but he's in hog/chicken country right now.
too.OK, those can be dealt with easier.
Odds are the neighbors would join in; they like veggies
restriction?Temporarily lift the no hunting in the neighborhood
There are kids around, so probably not.
Teach them how to use a sling shot. (G)
in an Osame company is. Most American products are marked with a U
If you- Orthodox Union. There are some Ks in stars too sometimes.
The U in an O we used to say was the rabbi's thumb print.
I always just called it Generic Certification.
Pasonever need it, Ortega taco seasoning is certified, but Old El
withisn't. Not that you'd ever use it. but if you're starting
something like TVP that stuff can work wonders.
I generally make my own taco sort of seasoning with odds and endsof
various peppers and spices. Guess that's kosher enough. (G)
Not if it comes out of your kitchen; nonkosher kitchens can only make treyf.
especially food distribution or clean up, those folks areinvaluable.
thatAnd make something that tastes good in large quantities? Now
takes some doing.
Quite some--but he's in hog/chicken country right now.
I just hope the runoff from the hog pens isn't headed his way.
too.Odds are the neighbors would join in; they like veggies
restriction?Temporarily lift the no hunting in the neighborhood
There are kids around, so probably not.
Teach them how to use a sling shot. (G)
These days their parents wouldn't let them.
sometimes.- Orthodox Union. There are some Ks in stars too
If you
The U in an O we used to say was the rabbi's thumb print.
I always just called it Generic Certification.
Whatever works.
endssomething like TVP that stuff can work wonders.
I generally make my own taco sort of seasoning with odds and
only makeof
various peppers and spices. Guess that's kosher enough. (G)
Not if it comes out of your kitchen; nonkosher kitchens can
treyf.
Kosher enough for my use. (G)
leavesQuite some--but he's in hog/chicken country right now.
I just hope the runoff from the hog pens isn't headed his way.
Don't know but there will probably be more run off after Michael
the area later today.
restriction?Temporarily lift the no hunting in the neighborhood
There are kids around, so probably not.
Teach them how to use a sling shot. (G)
These days their parents wouldn't let them.
Helicopter type?
sometimes.- Orthodox Union. There are some Ks in stars too
If you
The U in an O we used to say was the rabbi's thumb print.
I always just called it Generic Certification.
Whatever works.
Some Jews call it "That's not a real certification".
something like TVP that stuff can work wonders.
endsI generally make my own taco sort of seasoning with odds and
of
various peppers and spices. Guess that's kosher enough. (G)
only makeNot if it comes out of your kitchen; nonkosher kitchens can
treyf.
Kosher enough for my use. (G)
True dat. We Gentiles get lucky that way.
Quite some--but he's in hog/chicken country right now.
I just hope the runoff from the hog pens isn't headed his way.
Don't know but there will probably be more run off after Michaelleaves
the area later today.
I'm not touching that one, but all of the uneaten pigs are breathing
a sigh of relief.
restriction?Temporarily lift the no hunting in the neighborhood
There are kids around, so probably not.
Teach them how to use a sling shot. (G)
These days their parents wouldn't let them.
Helicopter type?
DCFS snoopy snoops, helicopter parents, you name it.
I always just called it Generic Certification.
Whatever works.
Some Jews call it "That's not a real certification".
Probably depends on their degree of orthodoxy.
canNot if it comes out of your kitchen; nonkosher kitchens
lotonly make
treyf.
Kosher enough for my use. (G)
True dat. We Gentiles get lucky that way.
Yes, and that's why I do it. That, and commercial stuff can have a
of chemicals in it that I'd just as soon not consume.
breathingI'm not touching that one, but all of the uneaten pigs are
hita sigh of relief.
Haven't seen anything about damage to hog farms from Michael. He
hard and was out of the area fast; OTOH Florence hit not quite ashard
but stuck around for a good while, dumping lots of water.
Helicopter type?
DCFS snoopy snoops, helicopter parents, you name it.
Can't win for losing. (G)
Some Jews call it "That's not a real certification".
Probably depends on their degree of orthodoxy.
Yep. Some Orthodox won't buy meat if they don't know the rabbi who
signed off on it being Kosher.
can only make treyf.Not if it comes out of your kitchen; nonkosher kitchens
Kosher enough for my use. (G)
True dat. We Gentiles get lucky that way.
Yes, and that's why I do it. That, and commercial stuff can have alot of chemicals in it that I'd just as soon not consume.
Too true.
breathingI'm not touching that one, but all of the uneaten pigs are
a sigh of relief.
Haven't seen anything about damage to hog farms from Michael. Hehit
hard and was out of the area fast; OTOH Florence hit not quite ashard
but stuck around for a good while, dumping lots of water.
Oh that Michael. I was thinking of Michael Loo. He's been known to
make pigs quake in their hooves.
Helicopter type?
DCFS snoopy snoops, helicopter parents, you name it.
Can't win for losing. (G)
Not if you're a kid.
rabbi whoProbably depends on their degree of orthodoxy.
Yep. Some Orthodox won't buy meat if they don't know the
signed off on it being Kosher.
I can understand, but that's a bit too extreme for me.
Kosher enough for my use. (G)
True dat. We Gentiles get lucky that way.
Some places we've lived, we wouldn't have the room for 2 sets of
everything in the kitchen. Guess that teaches you to have what you
consider basic, with maybe a few "luxury" items.
have aYes, and that's why I do it. That, and commercial stuff can
lot of chemicals in it that I'd just as soon not consume.
Too true.
I've been DIY-ing for years on some things.
known toOh that Michael. I was thinking of Michael Loo. He's been
amake pigs quake in their hooves.
Yes, but living in NC, the hurricane was more on my mind. There was
good sized pile of branches on our neighbor's curb (Steve addedsome
from our trees) for a couple of weeks--WF had problems with brokendown
bulk yard waste and vaccuum (for leaves) trucks. Branches finallygot
picked up yesterday.
Helicopter type?
DCFS snoopy snoops, helicopter parents, you name it.
Can't win for losing. (G)
Not if you're a kid.
Best thing then is to grow up and move out of the house. (G)
Probably depends on their degree of orthodoxy.
rabbi whoYep. Some Orthodox won't buy meat if they don't know the
signed off on it being Kosher.
I can understand, but that's a bit too extreme for me.
A bit extreme for most Jews I know too, but given what somebody might
have pulled in the old days it's understandable.
Kosher enough for my use. (G)
True dat. We Gentiles get lucky that way.
Some places we've lived, we wouldn't have the room for 2 sets of everything in the kitchen. Guess that teaches you to have what you consider basic, with maybe a few "luxury" items.
Yep, and folks got really creative when they had to.
have aYes, and that's why I do it. That, and commercial stuff can
lot of chemicals in it that I'd just as soon not consume.
Too true.
I've been DIY-ing for years on some things.
Same here, depending.
known toOh that Michael. I was thinking of Michael Loo. He's been
make pigs quake in their hooves.
Yes, but living in NC, the hurricane was more on my mind. There wasa
good sized pile of branches on our neighbor's curb (Steve addedsome
from our trees) for a couple of weeks--WF had problems with brokendown
bulk yard waste and vaccuum (for leaves) trucks. Branches finallygot
picked up yesterday.
We had similar problems after the Halloween Blizzard a few years ago.
It took a good month before the branches were collected. The local
mouse population thought the piles by the road were new prime real
estate.
Helicopter type?
DCFS snoopy snoops, helicopter parents, you name it.
Can't win for losing. (G)
Not if you're a kid.
Best thing then is to grow up and move out of the house. (G)
These days, easier said than done.
somebody mightA bit extreme for most Jews I know too, but given what
meathave pulled in the old days it's understandable.
True, a good chance you might have been sold some sort of mystery
but with a name that sounded perfectly acceptable by some butchers
trying to pull a fast one.
thinkconsider basic, with maybe a few "luxury" items.
Yep, and folks got really creative when they had to.
Havy duty foil can be improvised into some cooking vessels, don't
I'd want to use it for soups and such like tho. Also don't thinkI'd
want to use disposable ware for all of my "china & silver". (G)
The baking mix I use is a whole wheat type of Bisquick but homemade.
Soft "butter" is replaced by our butter blend, just butter andolive
oil. That's just a couple of the "work arounds" I've done forcommercial
products to keep chemicals, etc out of the diet.
finallybulk yard waste and vaccuum (for leaves) trucks. Branches
years ago.got
picked up yesterday.
We had similar problems after the Halloween Blizzard a few
localIt took a good month before the branches were collected. The
realmouse population thought the piles by the road were new prime
them. Weestate.
Don't know about the mice around here as we don't see a lot of
see more squirrels; maybe some of them took up tmeporary abode inthe
branch pile.
adultsCan't win for losing. (G)
Not if you're a kid.
Best thing then is to grow up and move out of the house. (G)
These days, easier said than done.
Depends on where you live--HI was expensive so a lot of young
lived with their parents (and even grand parents in the house).Housing
is less expensive here but public transportation is more limited,chose
especially in the rural areas. Guess you just have to pick and
what will work best for you.
somebody mightA bit extreme for most Jews I know too, but given what
have pulled in the old days it's understandable.
True, a good chance you might have been sold some sort of mysterymeat
but with a name that sounded perfectly acceptable by some butchers trying to pull a fast one.
Garden variety greed plus the anti-Semitic bias that was prevalent in parts of Europe ... I'd insist on knowing who signed off too.
Havy duty foil can be improvised into some cooking vessels, don'tthink
I'd want to use it for soups and such like tho. Also don't thinkI'd
want to use disposable ware for all of my "china & silver". (G)
Me either, but sometimes you do what you have to. Folks have been
known to cook in things like coconut shells when need be.
The baking mix I use is a whole wheat type of Bisquick but homemade.
Soft "butter" is replaced by our butter blend, just butter andolive
oil. That's just a couple of the "work arounds" I've done forcommercial
products to keep chemicals, etc out of the diet.
I all but never used Bisquick in the first place, and never used the butter blends at all.
localIt took a good month before the branches were collected. The
realmouse population thought the piles by the road were new prime
estate.
Don't know about the mice around here as we don't see a lot ofthem. We
see more squirrels; maybe some of them took up temporary abode inthe
branch pile.
Them too, and any non-hibernating chipmunks. I think mine are all
down for the winter.
Not if you're a kid.
Best thing then is to grow up and move out of the house. (G)
These days, easier said than done.
Depends on where you live--HI was expensive so a lot of youngadults
lived with their parents (and even grand parents in the house).Housing
is less expensive here but public transportation is more limited, especially in the rural areas. Guess you just have to pick andchose
what will work best for you.
Rent here is crazy too, and in the 'burbs public transit pretty well stinks.
mysteryTrue, a good chance you might have been sold some sort of
butchersmeat
but with a name that sounded perfectly acceptable by some
prevalent intrying to pull a fast one.
Garden variety greed plus the anti-Semitic bias that was
parts of Europe ... I'd insist on knowing who signed off too.
Not always possible so you either accepted that it was OK or went
hungry.
friend of mine was telling me that for the last couple of years,they
got Boston Market take out for Thanksgiving and took it to thenursing
home where her parents were. They got good quality paper plates andaway
plastic cutlery--gave her parents a chance to be in on the holiday
without having to schlep them out of the nursing home. Dad passed
this spring and mom's dementia has increased so the family has madefamily
other plans for Thanksgiving but this was a good way to have a
gathering without a lot of fuss and bother.
used theI all but never used Bisquick in the first place, and never
waterbutter blends at all.
I never used the commercial bisquick but do like having an "add
and an egg" type mix for fast/easy baked goods from time to time.Good
for when I want a meal stretcher (muffins, biscuits, etc) but don'twant
to take the time to hunt doww all the small stuff to make them. The
butter blend spreads easier than cold out of the fridge butter--nice
that your slice of bread doesn't get all torn up from trying tospread
cold butter. (G)
allThem too, and any non-hibernating chipmunks. I think mine are
down for the winter.
We don't have chipmonks; we have gray squirrels--year round.
limited,is less expensive here but public transportation is more
andespecially in the rural areas. Guess you just have to pick
pretty wellchose
what will work best for you.
Rent here is crazy too, and in the 'burbs public transit
Very often, yes. Kids who come back home after college or who don'tstinks.
Multi generational families in the same house there also?
---
prevalent inGarden variety greed plus the anti-Semitic bias that was
parts of Europe ... I'd insist on knowing who signed off too.
Not always possible so you either accepted that it was OK or went hungry.
True. OTOH if you have a choice better safe than sorry for some
folks.
friend of mine was telling me that for the last couple of years,they
got Boston Market take out for Thanksgiving and took it to thenursing
home where her parents were. They got good quality paper plates and plastic cutlery--gave her parents a chance to be in on the holiday without having to schlep them out of the nursing home. Dad passedaway
this spring and mom's dementia has increased so the family has made other plans for Thanksgiving but this was a good way to have afamily
gathering without a lot of fuss and bother.
Not the worst idea ever. It would be even better if their food were better. I've eaten the turkey and wouldn't go back for seconds voluntarily.
used theI all but never used Bisquick in the first place, and never
butter blends at all.
I never used the commercial bisquick but do like having an "addwater
and an egg" type mix for fast/easy baked goods from time to time.Good
for when I want a meal stretcher (muffins, biscuits, etc) but don'twant
to take the time to hunt doww all the small stuff to make them. The
Not a bad idea. Right now I'm not really up to real baking either.
butter blend spreads easier than cold out of the fridge butter--nice
that your slice of bread doesn't get all torn up from trying tospread
cold butter. (G)
I normally don't butter bread, so... not an issue, generally.
allThem too, and any non-hibernating chipmunks. I think mine are
down for the winter.
We don't have chipmonks; we have gray squirrels--year round.
Squirrels year round, chipmunks Spring though hard frost, and my
woodchuck is finally hibernating.
limited,is less expensive here but public transportation is more
andespecially in the rural areas. Guess you just have to pick
chose
what will work best for you.
pretty wellRent here is crazy too, and in the 'burbs public transit
stinks.
Multi generational families in the same house there also?
---Very often, yes. Kids who come back home after college or who don't
go, as often as not can't afford to move out. It's cheaper here than Boston or DC, but the salaries are lower too.
someTrue. OTOH if you have a choice better safe than sorry for
folks.
Enough to turn one into a vegitarian! (G)
ago when Mom was in the local nursing home (end stages of dementia)and
Dad was in the local hospital (recovery from broken hip), the staffof
the 2 places (same grounds, different staffing) got the 2 of them,plus
my brother, together for a Thanksgiving dinner (whatever they hadcooked
for the patients/residents of both facilities). Probably wasn'tanything
great but they did make the effort to get my parents together for abit
that day.
them. Theto take the time to hunt doww all the small stuff to make
either.Not a bad idea. Right now I'm not really up to real baking
I understand; I've had times when I wanted to, but couldn't (spiritwas
willing but the flesh was weak). Other times, I've not wanted tobut had
to get something made. It was nice, when our girls were home, andold
enough to know their way around the kitchen, that they could handlesome
of the times when I couldn't, but something needed doing.
dessert but doubled the recipe. Since I made it in a casseroledish, I
put in half of the apple/raisin/nut mix, then half the topping,then
repeated before putting it in the oven. Should turn out righttasty. (G)
breadcold butter. (G)
I normally don't butter bread, so... not an issue, generally.
We're using it a lot instead of ketchup or mustard on cold cut
sandwiches. I'm also using more butter than jam/jelly on toasted
stuffs in the morning--it's lower carb.
myWe don't have chipmonks; we have gray squirrels--year round.
Squirrels year round, chipmunks Spring though hard frost, and
woodchuck is finally hibernating.
And any local bears? Are they also asleep?
don'tMulti generational families in the same house there also?
---Very often, yes. Kids who come back home after college or who
here thango, as often as not can't afford to move out. It's cheaper
Boston or DC, but the salaries are lower too.
Gotta do what you can, even if it's not popular.
someTrue. OTOH if you have a choice better safe than sorry for
folks.
Enough to turn one into a vegetarian! (G)
Been known to happen! Sometimes it's a philosophical thing, and for
some financial since Kosher meat is crazy expensive. I can imagine
some doing it for safety too.
ago when Mom was in the local nursing home (end stages of dementia)and
Dad was in the local hospital (recovery from broken hip), the staffof
the 2 places (same grounds, different staffing) got the 2 of them,plus
my brother, together for a Thanksgiving dinner (whatever they hadcooked
for the patients/residents of both facilities). Probably wasn'tanything
great but they did make the effort to get my parents together for abit
that day.
That was worth more than the food, any old time.
them. Theto take the time to hunt doww all the small stuff to make
either.Not a bad idea. Right now I'm not really up to real baking
I understand; I've had times when I wanted to, but couldn't (spiritwas
willing but the flesh was weak). Other times, I've not wanted tobut had
to get something made. It was nice, when our girls were home, andold
enough to know their way around the kitchen, that they could handlesome
of the times when I couldn't, but something needed doing.
Good idea then. In this house, Mom tends to make the apple pies and
I do the rest of the baking.
dessert but doubled the recipe. Since I made it in a casseroledish, I
put in half of the apple/raisin/nut mix, then half the topping,then
repeated before putting it in the oven. Should turn out righttasty. (G)
Sounds good to me. Right now I'm not sure I'd want to try lifting
that.
cold butter. (G)
I normally don't butter bread, so... not an issue, generally.
We're using it a lot instead of ketchup or mustard on cold cut sandwiches. I'm also using more butter than jam/jelly on toastedbread
stuffs in the morning--it's lower carb.
I tend not to eat those either; I got one too many when you were
getting ODed on peanut butter.
We don't have chipmonks; we have gray squirrels--year round.
mySquirrels year round, chipmunks Spring though hard frost, and
woodchuck is finally hibernating.
And any local bears? Are they also asleep?
I think they're down for the winter too. I've had a cub in the yard
and Mama walk right under my porch.
Multi generational families in the same house there also?
don't---Very often, yes. Kids who come back home after college or who
here thango, as often as not can't afford to move out. It's cheaper
Boston or DC, but the salaries are lower too.
Gotta do what you can, even if it's not popular.
Student loans are responsible for a lot of it. A lot of kids can't
pay loans and rent at the same time.
and forBeen known to happen! Sometimes it's a philosophical thing,
imaginesome financial since Kosher meat is crazy expensive. I can
some doing it for safety too.
If I were unsure of the meat, I'd skip it and go with veggies only.
After all, you don't need meat for all of your protein.
wasn'tfor the patients/residents of both facilities). Probably
together for aanything
great but they did make the effort to get my parents
awarebit
that day.
That was worth more than the food, any old time.
For them, yes. It was probably the last time Mom was even slightly
of the fact that it was a holiday. She'd come home for Christmas(for a
few hours) the year before, but wasn't in good enough shape to doit
again the year she "celebrated" Thanksgiving with Dad.
We both do some, now that Steve is retired. I try not to do a lotthat
involves a lot of heavy hand work but will use the KA mixerwhenever I
can. Overall tho, we don't make a lot of desserts.
cutWe're using it a lot instead of ketchup or mustard on cold
toastedsandwiches. I'm also using more butter than jam/jelly on
werebread
stuffs in the morning--it's lower carb.
I tend not to eat those either; I got one too many when you
treatgetting ODed on peanut butter.
Lunch meat sandwichs, even with just one slice of meat, were a
compared to the constant pb&j.
the yardI think they're down for the winter too. I've had a cub in
and Mama walk right under my porch.
All hopefully making ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZs now.
can'tGotta do what you can, even if it's not popular.
Student loans are responsible for a lot of it. A lot of kids
pay loans and rent at the same time.
Understandable.
If I were unsure of the meat, I'd skip it and go with veggies only. After all, you don't need meat for all of your protein.
Some do precisely that.
together for agreat but they did make the effort to get my parents
bit
that day.
That was worth more than the food, any old time.
For them, yes. It was probably the last time Mom was even slightlyaware
of the fact that it was a holiday. She'd come home for Christmas(for a
few hours) the year before, but wasn't in good enough shape to doit
again the year she "celebrated" Thanksgiving with Dad.
Cheap at the price, then.
We both do some, now that Steve is retired. I try not to do a lotthat
involves a lot of heavy hand work but will use the KA mixerwhenever I
can. Overall tho, we don't make a lot of desserts.
Me either, these days.
toastedsandwiches. I'm also using more butter than jam/jelly on
bread
stuffs in the morning--it's lower carb.
wereI tend not to eat those either; I got one too many when you
getting ODed on peanut butter.
Lunch meat sandwichs, even with just one slice of meat, were atreat
compared to the constant pb&j.
I got both. To this day I hate cold cut sandwiches with mayo, or
worse margarine. Without is OK in a pinch.
the yardI think they're down for the winter too. I've had a cub in
and Mama walk right under my porch.
All hopefully making ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZs now.
Seem to be. We got some snow, which generally sends any hibernators running for their dens.
Gotta do what you can, even if it's not popular.
can'tStudent loans are responsible for a lot of it. A lot of kids
pay loans and rent at the same time.
Understandable.
Teachers often have that problem. Engineers much less so.
veggies only.If I were unsure of the meat, I'd skip it and go with
After all, you don't need meat for all of your protein.
Some do precisely that.
We have, from time to time, but not on a regular basis.
goagain the year she "celebrated" Thanksgiving with Dad.
Cheap at the price, then.
Very much so. We had just returned from a trip up north so didn't
back, may have gone to Florida or just stayed local.
whenever I
can. Overall tho, we don't make a lot of desserts.
Me either, these days.
A light nibble maybe, but usually nothing heavy.
Mom originally put magerine on the bread for lunch meat sandwiches.Not
sure, but something changed when I was about 4th grade and sheswitched
to mustard--much betteer tasting on the white bread. She didn't usemayo
as a spread but would mix it with the canned tuna for sandwichesfrom
time to time.
hibernatorsSeem to be. We got some snow, which generally sends any
weather.running for their dens.
Thought you would be having snow from what I've seen of the
We've not seen any yet, but temps have been cold enough.......justnot
enough water in the atmosphere at the right times to make snow.
college,pay loans and rent at the same time.
Understandable.
Teachers often have that problem. Engineers much less so.
Depends on what you're teaching in (public, private, grade,
etc). But yes, all sorts of engineers usually have it better,unless
they choose otherwise.
After all, you don't need meat for all of your protein.
Some do precisely that.
We have, from time to time, but not on a regular basis.
Me to for that matter.
again the year she "celebrated" Thanksgiving with Dad.
Cheap at the price, then.
Very much so. We had just returned from a trip up north so didn'tgo
back, may have gone to Florida or just stayed local.
I just hope no one ate TV turkey dinner.
whenever I
can. Overall tho, we don't make a lot of desserts.
Me either, these days.
A light nibble maybe, but usually nothing heavy.
I generally don't eat them on a daily basis anyway.
sandwiches. Not sure, but something changed when I was about 4thMom originally put margerine on the bread for lunch meat
Just as well. The margerine is supposed to keep the bread from
getting soggy, but it also makes the bread taste nasty, so.... To
this day I still dislike tuna sandwiches, at least the ones made with celery. Chopped apple works better.
hibernatorsSeem to be. We got some snow, which generally sends any
running for their dens.
Thought you would be having snow from what I've seen of theweather.
We've not seen any yet, but temps have been cold enough.......justnot
enough water in the atmosphere at the right times to make snow.
Snow, then rain, and now it's about 9F outside - just a bit chilly.
andSome do precisely that.
We have, from time to time, but not on a regular basis.
Me to for that matter.
It's not hard--a pizzza with a whole wheat crust, plenty of cheese
veggies, a bowl of bean soup with whole wheat crackers and somecheese
to the side, lasagne made with whole wheat noodles...............
quality.I just hope no one ate TV turkey dinner.
No, they had hospital cooking, not the best but not tv dinner
We probably got together with other church families, as we did this
year.
bread. She didn't use mayo as a spread but would mix it with thefrom
canned tuna for sandwiches from time to time.
Just as well. The margerine is supposed to keep the bread
Togetting soggy, but it also makes the bread taste nasty, so....
made withthis day I still dislike tuna sandwiches, at least the ones
sandwiches.celery. Chopped apple works better.
Mom would just mix the tuna with mayo and pickle relish for
If she was making tuna salad, she would occaisionally chop an appleinto
it, but never celery. Celery was in the house only for the stuffingfor
a turkey or goose, never any other time of the year.
snow.enough water in the atmosphere at the right times to make
chilly.Snow, then rain, and now it's about 9F outside - just a bit
Brrrrrr, time to get the soup pot on, the fire place lit and cocoawith
marshmallows on the side.
It's not hard--a pizzza with a whole wheat crust, plenty of cheeseand
veggies, a bowl of bean soup with whole wheat crackers and somecheese
to the side, lasagne made with whole wheat noodles...............
I've done TVP "sloppy joes" and tacos before now too.
I just hope no one ate TV turkey dinner.
No, they had hospital cooking, not the best but not tv dinnerquality.
We probably got together with other church families, as we did this year.
Good idea. We went to my sister's. I did the pies. The apple crumb
was a no-recipe jobber that came out well enough that my brother in-
law went back for seconds.
bread. She didn't use mayo as a spread but would mix it with the
canned tuna for sandwiches from time to time.
fromJust as well. The margerine is supposed to keep the bread
Togetting soggy, but it also makes the bread taste nasty, so....
made withthis day I still dislike tuna sandwiches, at least the ones
celery. Chopped apple works better.
Mom would just mix the tuna with mayo and pickle relish forsandwiches.
If she was making tuna salad, she would occaisionally chop an appleinto
it, but never celery. Celery was in the house only for the stuffingfor
a turkey or goose, never any other time of the year.
I'm with her. Celery is edible, but not preferable.
snow.enough water in the atmosphere at the right times to make
chilly.Snow, then rain, and now it's about 9F outside - just a bit
Brrrrrr, time to get the soup pot on, the fire place lit and cocoawith
marshmallows on the side.
I went for hot tea. Tonight it's raining like crazy. The cat was
crawling all over me, despite not being an "out" cat.
noodles...............cheese
to the side, lasagne made with whole wheat
butI've done TVP "sloppy joes" and tacos before now too.
I've not used TVP, just never got "into" it. Did other vegetarian
high protein cooking tho. One of the cook books I still use a lotis
"More With Less", put out by the Mennonite Central Committee. Ithas a
lot of recipies/suggestions for cooking high protein but with no orvery
little meat.
apple crumbGood idea. We went to my sister's. I did the pies. The
brother in-was a no-recipe jobber that came out well enough that my
forlaw went back for seconds.
I did an apple crisp this year, no dairy or gluten in it so safe
those who needed a df/gf dessert. There were a number of otherdesserts
so we brought about half of it home.
stuffingit, but never celery. Celery was in the house only for the
dressing,for
a turkey or goose, never any other time of the year.
I'm with her. Celery is edible, but not preferable.
I'll use celery in things like stir fry, (my own) stove top
etc. When the girls were both home, I could go thru a bunch rather
quickly but have slowed down on consumption for just Steve and me.
wasI went for hot tea. Tonight it's raining like crazy. The cat
thecrawling all over me, despite not being an "out" cat.
We were in the upper 50s and clear today, 50s with a bit of rain in
forecast for tomorrow but back to the mid 40s by Tuesday. Not quitesnow
conditions, but close.
I've done TVP "sloppy joes" and tacos before now too.
I've not used TVP, just never got "into" it. Did other vegetarianbut
high protein cooking tho. One of the cook books I still use a lotis
"More With Less", put out by the Mennonite Central Committee. Ithas a
lot of recipies/suggestions for cooking high protein but with no orvery
little meat.
TVP does that pretty well, and the dried version is shelf stable.
apple crumbGood idea. We went to my sister's. I did the pies. The
brother in-was a no-recipe jobber that came out well enough that my
law went back for seconds.
I did an apple crisp this year, no dairy or gluten in it so safefor
those who needed a df/gf dessert. There were a number of otherdesserts
so we brought about half of it home.
I've had requests for the crumb topping with no gluten-free starches allowed.(LOL)
stuffingit, but never celery. Celery was in the house only for the
for
a turkey or goose, never any other time of the year.
I'm with her. Celery is edible, but not preferable.
I'll use celery in things like stir fry, (my own) stove topdressing,
etc. When the girls were both home, I could go thru a bunch rather quickly but have slowed down on consumption for just Steve and me.
I only buy it now on request. It's OK in soup stock, but that's
about the only place I use it.
wasI went for hot tea. Tonight it's raining like crazy. The cat
crawling all over me, despite not being an "out" cat.
We were in the upper 50s and clear today, 50s with a bit of rain inthe
forecast for tomorrow but back to the mid 40s by Tuesday. Not quitesnow
conditions, but close.
We're not quite back in the ice box again, but this being New
England....
stable.TVP does that pretty well, and the dried version is shelf
Probably the shelf stable ground beef we got in Utah is similar in taste/texture. It was pre spiced, somewhat of a southwesternseasoning,
so couldn't be used in everything but, worthy of a try.
starchesI've had requests for the crumb topping with no gluten-free
allowed.(LOL)
IOW, full on gluten if it's no gluten free starches?
ratheretc. When the girls were both home, I could go thru a bunch
and me.quickly but have slowed down on consumption for just Steve
that'sI only buy it now on request. It's OK in soup stock, but
about the only place I use it.
Not even in stuffing/dressing?
moreWe're not quite back in the ice box again, but this being New England....
You sent the ice box south this month--we've been running 20 or
degrees below normal for the month of November.
stable.TVP does that pretty well, and the dried version is shelf
Probably the shelf stable ground beef we got in Utah is similar in taste/texture. It was pre spiced, somewhat of a southwesternseasoning,
so couldn't be used in everything but, worthy of a try.
It's good camper stuff, if nothing else.
starchesI've had requests for the crumb topping with no gluten-free
allowed.(LOL)
IOW, full on gluten if it's no gluten free starches?
Gluten-loaded indeed.
ratheretc. When the girls were both home, I could go thru a bunch
and me.quickly but have slowed down on consumption for just Steve
that'sI only buy it now on request. It's OK in soup stock, but
about the only place I use it.
Not even in stuffing/dressing?
It's OK then, but not desirable.
We're not quite back in the ice box again, but this being New England....
You sent the ice box south this month--we've been running 20 ormore
degrees below normal for the month of November.
It moved back up here again too. The cat crawls all over me,
probably to warm up her feet.
We both do some, now that Steve is retired. I try not to do a lot that involves a lot of heavy hand work but will use the KA mixer whenever I can. Overall tho, we don't make a lot of desserts.
freshIt's good camper stuff, if nothing else.
If we're boondocking and no way to have any sort of power to keep
meat, yes. Or, if we need a fast meal and don't want to take thetime to
cook from scratch, it'll work. The latter are times you just opencans,
packages, spice jars, etc; toss it all into a pot and heat--notgourmet
fare but puts something in your stomach.
grewNot even in stuffing/dressing?
It's OK then, but not desirable.
That is one place where I do use it, don't know if it's from what I
up with or some other arcane reasoning. If it's not cooked todeath,
just a bit of a crunch in the dressing is good. I'll lightly sauteboth
onions and celery in either butter or olive oil before mixing themwith
the bread and other ingredients.
theIt moved back up here again too. The cat crawls all over me,
probably to warm up her feet.
She's likely to have cold paws here this week end. We're due to get
weather system that's coming across the country. Sunday may be amix of
snow, sleet, freezing rain and just plain rain, depending on thatand
the track of a couple more systems in the area. It's our turn tocook
for our small group at church--if we have it--so home made soup ison
the menu.
We both do some, now that Steve is retired. I try not to do a lot that involves a lot of heavy hand work but will use the KA mixer whenever I can. Overall tho, we don't make a lot of desserts.
Snipping a piece. My newest toy is an ice cream machine.
Does anyone have a recipe for what they call 'gelato'?
We both do some, now that Steve is retired. I try not to do a lot
that involves a lot of heavy hand work but will use the KA mixer
whenever I can. Overall tho, we don't make a lot of desserts.
Snipping a piece. My newest toy is an ice cream machine.
Have fun. Our newest toy is a sous vide, from Aldi.
meat, yes. Or, if we need a fast meal and don't want to take thetime to
cook from scratch, it'll work. The latter are times you just opencans,
packages, spice jars, etc; toss it all into a pot and heat--notgourmet
fare but puts something in your stomach.
That's what I was thinking.
[celery]
Not even in stuffing/dressing?
It's OK then, but not desirable.
That is one place where I do use it, don't know if it's from what Igrew
up with or some other arcane reasoning. If it's not cooked todeath,
just a bit of a crunch in the dressing is good. I'll lightly sauteboth
onions and celery in either butter or olive oil before mixing themwith
the bread and other ingredients.
That's about the only way it tastes good, or at least OK.
It moved back up here again too. The cat crawls all over me, probably to warm up her feet.
She's likely to have cold paws here this week end. We're due to getthe
weather system that's coming across the country. Sunday may be amix of
snow, sleet, freezing rain and just plain rain, depending on thatand
the track of a couple more systems in the area. It's our turn tocook
for our small group at church--if we have it--so home made soup ison
the menu.
Parts of South Carolina got ice. I'd rather the snow and some plain
rain.
lot RH>> that involves a lot of heavy hand work but will use the KAWe both do some, now that Steve is retired. I try not to do a
mixer
whenever I can. Overall tho, we don't make a lot of desserts.
Snipping a piece. My newest toy is an ice cream machine.
Have fun. Our newest toy is a sous vide, from Aldi.
I've heard of them but don't really want to go that route. What I
have been looking at is some of the newer 'air fryers'. They might be useful here.
have been looking at is some of the newer 'air fryers'. They might
be useful here.
The air fryer was one thing we discussed, decided we didn't want. Burt
and Shirley brought one to the last picnic but it was never tried--if
you get one, please let everybody know what you think of it, how well it works, etc (IOW, a full report).
addgourmet
fare but puts something in your stomach.
That's what I was thinking.
Either that or mix up a big batch of something before leaving home,
dehydrate it, and pack it in zip lock or sealer bags. Get to camp,
hot water (from your solar unit-G-) and eat.
mixing themonions and celery in either butter or olive oil before
with
the bread and other ingredients.
wellThat's about the only way it tastes good, or at least OK.
It doesn't have that much flavor on its own, that's why it works so
combined with other stuff that adds flavor. It will add bulk to adish.
plainParts of South Carolina got ice. I'd rather the snow and some
warming uprain.
We got about 8" of snow yesterday before it turned to freezing
rain/rain. Got a bit more snow today (flurries) but temps are
so it didn't add much to the total. Church was cancelled so we're
eating off of a big pot of turkey soup. (G) New fridge will now be
delivered on Friday.
might CS>> be useful here.have been looking at is some of the newer 'air fryers'. They
The air fryer was one thing we discussed, decided we didn't want. Burt
and Shirley brought one to the last picnic but it was never tried--if
you get one, please let everybody know what you think of it, how well it works, etc (IOW, a full report).
Dale posted a bit on them. In their cookery they need a bigger bottom
pan footprint but i'm looking at Tater Tots, fries and such. No rush
to get one just yet.
Either that or mix up a big batch of something before leaving home, dehydrate it, and pack it in zip lock or sealer bags. Get to camp,add
hot water (from your solar unit-G-) and eat.
That's a thought. Mom's been dehydrating sweet potatoes for my
niece's dog. Raw sweet potato isn't very tasty; I tried some.
mixing themonions and celery in either butter or olive oil before
with
the bread and other ingredients.
That's about the only way it tastes good, or at least OK.
It doesn't have that much flavor on its own, that's why it works sowell
combined with other stuff that adds flavor. It will add bulk to adish.
That kid snack with the cream cheese and raisins
however...yyyyuuuuuccch.
plainParts of South Carolina got ice. I'd rather the snow and some
rain.
We got about 8" of snow yesterday before it turned to freezing rain/rain. Got a bit more snow today (flurries) but temps arewarming up
so it didn't add much to the total. Church was cancelled so we're
eating off of a big pot of turkey soup. (G) New fridge will now be delivered on Friday.
We got snow today, but it didn't amount to much of anything. Call it Hallmark Movie snow. I did turkey tacos tonight for dinner. It was
OK, but the leftovers added to alfredo sauce tomorrow night ought to
be better.
myThat's a thought. Mom's been dehydrating sweet potatoes for
oneniece's dog. Raw sweet potato isn't very tasty; I tried some.
I'd bake it first--and then let Steve eat it all. I'll bake a white
for me at the same time.
works soIt doesn't have that much flavor on its own, that's why it
to awell
combined with other stuff that adds flavor. It will add bulk
Stilldish.
That kid snack with the cream cheese and raisins however...yyyyuuuuuccch.
It's supposed to be peanut butter for the kids, not cream cheese.
yech! in my book; it's got pb. I'd rather have the cream cheese.
Call itWe got snow today, but it didn't amount to much of anything.
It wasHallmark Movie snow. I did turkey tacos tonight for dinner.
ought toOK, but the leftovers added to alfredo sauce tomorrow night
elsebe better.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmm, turkey tacos sound good but I'd have to do something
for the shell as Steve can't have to corn. Maybe fried wheattortillas?
niece's dog. Raw sweet potato isn't very tasty; I tried some.
I'd bake it first--and then let Steve eat it all. I'll bake a whiteone
for me at the same time.
Not if I got there first. I love sweet potatoes. You might want to
try Japanese sweets or white sweet potatoes if you can find them.
They're dryer and bake up more like a white potato. The japanese
ones get even better when you fry them up after baking them. They're
less sugary than the regular yams too.
That kid snack with the cream cheese and raisins however...yyyyuuuuuccch.
It's supposed to be peanut butter for the kids, not cream cheese.Still
yech! in my book; it's got pb. I'd rather have the cream cheese.
Either way, it's a waste of peanut butter, raisins, and or cream
cheese.
It wasHallmark Movie snow. I did turkey tacos tonight for dinner.
ought toOK, but the leftovers added to alfredo sauce tomorrow night
be better.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmm, turkey tacos sound good but I'd have to do somethingelse
for the shell as Steve can't have to corn. Maybe fried wheattortillas?
Could do that. Wheat tortillas would have been better anyway. I was
right about throwing the leftovers into the alfredo, btw. It was store-bought alfredo sauce and the mix improved both.
a whiteI'd bake it first--and then let Steve eat it all. I'll bake
want toone
for me at the same time.
Not if I got there first. I love sweet potatoes. You might
them.try Japanese sweets or white sweet potatoes if you can find
japaneseThey're dryer and bake up more like a white potato. The
They'reones get even better when you fry them up after baking them.
onesless sugary than the regular yams too.
I don't do any sweet potato if I can avoid them. We found Okinawan
when we were in HI--they're purple. (G)
(celery)cheese.
That kid snack with the cream cheese and raisins however...yyyyuuuuuccch.
It's supposed to be peanut butter for the kids, not cream
cheese.Still
yech! in my book; it's got pb. I'd rather have the cream
creamEither way, it's a waste of peanut butter, raisins, and or
cheese.
Unless you're really hungry and there's nothing else available.
I wasCould do that. Wheat tortillas would have been better anyway.
wasright about throwing the leftovers into the alfredo, btw. It
carbsstore-bought alfredo sauce and the mix improved both.
I'm not surprised. I don't buy alfredo sauce for that (and other)
reasons. Made some once, didn't turn out too bad but very high in
so I don't do it on a regular basis.
want toNot if I got there first. I love sweet potatoes. You might
them.try Japanese sweets or white sweet potatoes if you can find
japaneseThey're dryer and bake up more like a white potato. The
They'reones get even better when you fry them up after baking them.
less sugary than the regular yams too.
I don't do any sweet potato if I can avoid them. We found Okinawanones
when we were in HI--they're purple. (G)
I've heard of those but never eaten one.
(celery)
That kid snack with the cream cheese and raisins however...yyyyuuuuuccch.
cheese.It's supposed to be peanut butter for the kids, not cream
cheese.Still
yech! in my book; it's got pb. I'd rather have the cream
creamEither way, it's a waste of peanut butter, raisins, and or
cheese.
Unless you're really hungry and there's nothing else available.
That's about the size of it.
I wasCould do that. Wheat tortillas would have been better anyway.
wasright about throwing the leftovers into the alfredo, btw. It
store-bought alfredo sauce and the mix improved both.
I'm not surprised. I don't buy alfredo sauce for that (and other) reasons. Made some once, didn't turn out too bad but very high incarbs
so I don't do it on a regular basis.
I don't use it regularly either, just a few times a year when it's in
the fridge case and on sale with coupon. Most times not even then.
them.ones get even better when you fry them up after baking
OkinawanThey're
less sugary than the regular yams too.
I don't do any sweet potato if I can avoid them. We found
ones
when we were in HI--they're purple. (G)
I've heard of those but never eaten one.
I've never eaten one either. (G)
orEither way, it's a waste of peanut butter, raisins, and
available.cream
cheese.
Unless you're really hungry and there's nothing else
That's about the size of it.
I'd eat everything but the peanut butter.
it's inI don't use it regularly either, just a few times a year when
then.the fridge case and on sale with coupon. Most times not even
Easier for me to make it but we generally don't as it's so highcarb.
OkinawanI don't do any sweet potato if I can avoid them. We found
ones
when we were in HI--they're purple. (G)
I've heard of those but never eaten one.
I've never eaten one either. (G)
I may have to see if Whole Foods has some.
orEither way, it's a waste of peanut butter, raisins, and
cream
cheese.
available.Unless you're really hungry and there's nothing else
That's about the size of it.
I'd eat everything but the peanut butter.
I'd eat the components, but not together.
it's inI don't use it regularly either, just a few times a year when
then.the fridge case and on sale with coupon. Most times not even
Easier for me to make it but we generally don't as it's so highcarb.
Or high fat. Or both.
when we were in HI--they're purple. (G)
I've heard of those but never eaten one.
I've never eaten one either. (G)
I may have to see if Whole Foods has some.
I won't, but Steve might.
when we were in HI--they're purple. (G)
I've heard of those but never eaten one.
I've never eaten one either. (G)
I may have to see if Whole Foods has some.
I won't, but Steve might.
I saw some purple-looking sweet potatoes today, but they were those garnet yam things.
thoseI may have to see if Whole Foods has some.
I won't, but Steve might.
I saw some purple-looking sweet potatoes today, but they were
usuallygarnet yam things.
I don't think I've bought those. I'll have to ask the farmer we
buy sweet potatoes from about them.
thoseI saw some purple-looking sweet potatoes today, but they were
garnet yam things.
I don't think I've bought those. I'll have to ask the farmer weusually
buy sweet potatoes from about them.
He probably could grow them if he wants to and can find the seed.
Pretty much anything that grows in Japan ought to grow in North
Carolina.
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