it NB>> to Richard... :) He was quite pleased that Linda was soend of the plaza on Lyell Ave at Mt Read Blvd... called Saigon
Pho... Soto (the second generation mechanic at N&J) recommended
happily
impressed with the place.... :)
OK, we probably will check it out. Hole in the wall places usually do
have the best cooking of a genre, even better than the fancy places because they aren't concerned with a fancy-dancy presentation, just
good food, cheap.
It's another family-run place... :) Two sisters doing most of the
work, with one of them's son to help at the counter and to be the
go-fer when needed... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 04-08-18 21:12 <=-
end of the plaza on Lyell Ave at Mt Read Blvd... called Saigon
Pho... Soto (the second generation mechanic at N&J) recommended
it to Richard... :) He was quite pleased that Linda was so
happily impressed with the place.... :)
OK, we probably will check it out. Hole in the wall places
usually do have the best cooking of a genre, even better than
the fancy places because they aren't concerned with a fancy-dancy
presentation, just good food, cheap.
It's another family-run place... :) Two sisters doing most of
the work, with one of them's son to help at the counter and to
be the go-fer when needed... ;)
Hmmmmmmmm, sounds like it is worth checking out.
fancy-dancy RH>> presentation, just good food, cheap.OK, we probably will check it out. Hole in the wall places
usually do have the best cooking of a genre, even better than
the fancy places because they aren't concerned with a
It's another family-run place... :) Two sisters doing most of
the work, with one of them's son to help at the counter and to
be the go-fer when needed... ;)
Hmmmmmmmm, sounds like it is worth checking out.
I just made a date with another friend to check it out a second
time... later this month... :) This time I'll try something other
than pho,
and see how that is... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 04-12-18 15:18 <=-
OK, we probably will check it out. Hole in the wall places
usually do have the best cooking of a genre, even better than
the fancy places because they aren't concerned with a
fancy-dancy presentation, just good food, cheap.
It's another family-run place... :) Two sisters doing most of
the work, with one of them's son to help at the counter and to
be the go-fer when needed... ;)
Hmmmmmmmm, sounds like it is worth checking out.
I just made a date with another friend to check it out a second
time... later this month... :) This time I'll try something
other than pho, and see how that is... :)
And, of course let us know if it's worth visiting when we go to
Olindo's. (G)
Hmmmmmmmm, sounds like it is worth checking out.
I just made a date with another friend to check it out a second
time... later this month... :) This time I'll try something
other than pho, and see how that is... :)
And, of course let us know if it's worth visiting when we go to
Olindo's. (G)
Of course... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 04-19-18 15:42 <=-
Hmmmmmmmm, sounds like it is worth checking out.
I just made a date with another friend to check it out a second
time... later this month... :) This time I'll try something
other than pho, and see how that is... :)
And, of course let us know if it's worth visiting when we go to
Olindo's. (G)
Of course... :)
Looks like that will be some time in August, the way our schedule is shaping up for the summer.
Hmmmmmmmm, sounds like it is worth checking out.
I just made a date with another friend to check it out a second
time... later this month... :) This time I'll try something
other than pho, and see how that is... :)
And, of course let us know if it's worth visiting when we go to
Olindo's. (G)
Of course... :)
Didn't get back there yet... today was supposed to be the day, but my friend is a vegetarian, and the research she did on that place showed
that they use beef broth in everything, so nothing would be truly vegetarian... so we went to SEA (SouthEast Asia) Restaurant instead...
a place we've gone multiple times... Also good food... :)
Looks like that will be some time in August, the way our schedule is shaping up for the summer.
We should be around... I don't know of any trips (yet) for August...
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 04-28-18 17:50 <=-
I just made a date with another friend to check it out a second
time... later this month... :) This time I'll try something
other than pho, and see how that is... :)
And, of course let us know if it's worth visiting when we go to
Olindo's. (G)
Of course... :)Didn't get back there yet... today was supposed to be the day,
but my friend is a vegetarian, and the research she did on that
place showed that they use beef broth in everything, so nothing
would be truly vegetarian... so we went to SEA (SouthEast Asia)
Restaurant instead...
Oh well, guess you'll have to go there some other time with somebody
else.
Check out Olindo's for Cento tomato products; I'm pretty sure
you can get them there.
Looks like that will be some time in August, the way our schedule
is shaping up for the summer.
We should be around... I don't know of any trips (yet) for August...
We're going up to VT, then will do our visiting afterward. Got a sewing/quilting expo in Raleigh the week before that I want to get to
so we won't have too much time for visiting on the way up this year.
Didn't get back there yet... today was supposed to be the day,
but my friend is a vegetarian, and the research she did on that
place showed that they use beef broth in everything, so nothing
would be truly vegetarian... so we went to SEA (SouthEast Asia)
Restaurant instead...
Oh well, guess you'll have to go there some other time with somebody
else.
Already planned... should be next week, now... with another friend,
and Richard, too.... ;)
Check out Olindo's for Cento tomato products; I'm pretty sure
you can get them there.
I'm thinking I actually can get those at Wegman's... it was a
different brand that I couldn't get... started with a P, maybe....?
schedule RH>> is shaping up for the summer.Looks like that will be some time in August, the way our
August...We should be around... I don't know of any trips (yet) for
We're going up to VT, then will do our visiting afterward. Got a sewing/quilting expo in Raleigh the week before that I want to get to
so we won't have too much time for visiting on the way up this year.
Gotta juggle everything.... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-05-18 19:44 <=-
Didn't get back there yet... today was supposed to be the day,
but my friend is a vegetarian, and the research she did on that
place showed that they use beef broth in everything, so nothing
would be truly vegetarian... so we went to SEA (SouthEast Asia)
Restaurant instead...
Oh well, guess you'll have to go there some other time with
somebody else.
Already planned... should be next week, now... with another friend,
and Richard, too.... ;)
Enjoy!
Check out Olindo's for Cento tomato products; I'm pretty sure
you can get them there.
I'm thinking I actually can get those at Wegman's... it was a
different brand that I couldn't get... started with a P, maybe....?
That could be, I saw Michael's suggestion but drawing a blank on the
brand referral.
Looks like that will be some time in August, the way our
schedule is shaping up for the summer.
We should be around... I don't know of any trips (yet) for
August...
We're going up to VT, then will do our visiting afterward. Got
a sewing/quilting expo in Raleigh the week before that I want
to get to so we won't have too much time for visiting on the
way up this year.
Gotta juggle everything.... ;)
Yes, I missed the expo last year so told Steve I wanted to go this
year. We may be working it a day or two also.
friend, NB>> and Richard, too.... ;)place showed that they use beef broth in everything, so nothing
would be truly vegetarian... so we went to SEA (SouthEast Asia)
Restaurant instead...
Oh well, guess you'll have to go there some other time with
somebody else.
Already planned... should be next week, now... with another
Enjoy!
We plan to... ;)
maybe....?Check out Olindo's for Cento tomato products; I'm pretty sure
you can get them there.
I'm thinking I actually can get those at Wegman's... it was a
different brand that I couldn't get... started with a P,
That could be, I saw Michael's suggestion but drawing a blank on the
brand referral.
Likewise... I think that rang a bell as the one I couldn't get, rather than the Cento... after all, the jarred beans I brought to last year's picnic was the Cento brand.... :)
Looks like that will be some time in August, the way our
schedule is shaping up for the summer.
We should be around... I don't know of any trips (yet) for
August...
We're going up to VT, then will do our visiting afterward. Got
a sewing/quilting expo in Raleigh the week before that I want
to get to so we won't have too much time for visiting on the
way up this year.
Gotta juggle everything.... ;)
Yes, I missed the expo last year so told Steve I wanted to go this
year. We may be working it a day or two also.
Representing your group In WF....?
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-08-18 14:47 <=-
place showed that they use beef broth in everything, so nothing
would be truly vegetarian... so we went to SEA (SouthEast Asia)
Restaurant instead...
Oh well, guess you'll have to go there some other time with
somebody else.
Already planned... should be next week, now... with another
friend, and Richard, too.... ;)
Enjoy!
We plan to... ;)
Well???????????????????????? (G)
Check out Olindo's for Cento tomato products; I'm pretty sure
you can get them there.
I'm thinking I actually can get those at Wegman's... it was a
different brand that I couldn't get... started with a P,
maybe....?
That could be, I saw Michael's suggestion but drawing a blank
on the brand referral.
Likewise... I think that rang a bell as the one I couldn't get,
rather than the Cento... after all, the jarred beans I brought to
last year's picnic was the Cento brand.... :)
I've used them off and on, depending on what alternatives I've had.
Looks like that will be some time in August, the way our
schedule is shaping up for the summer.
We should be around... I don't know of any trips (yet) for
August...
We're going up to VT, then will do our visiting afterward. Got
a sewing/quilting expo in Raleigh the week before that I want
to get to so we won't have too much time for visiting on the
way up this year.
Gotta juggle everything.... ;)
Yes, I missed the expo last year so told Steve I wanted to go this
year. We may be working it a day or two also.
Representing your group In WF....?
Yes, we got a corner booth, right at the bottom of the escalator
leading into the convention center arena.
Well???????????????????????? (G)
Went today... ;) Cathy got shrimp fried rice, and it looked pretty good... softer than what one expects to see, but with plenty of ingredients, and she found it quite tasty... Took half of it home for lunch tomorrow, and didn't expect to be eating again today... :)
Richard and I got the stirfry noodles, he had them with chicken, I
with beef.... lots of broccoli and other veggies (chiefly cabbage and onion
and carrots), and plenty of meat... We finished ours, and didn't need
a later meal either... :) The chicken was dark meat, and not
overcooked; the beef the really thin stuff that cooks fast, but it
wasn't dried out even though fully cooked... His noodles tasted more
of chicken, mine
more of beef, but otherwise the two dishes were similar...
Yes, we'd go back again... and try something else. probably...
to NB>> last year's picnic was the Cento brand.... :)Check out Olindo's for Cento tomato products; I'm pretty sure
you can get them there.
I'm thinking I actually can get those at Wegman's... it was a
different brand that I couldn't get... started with a P,
maybe....?
That could be, I saw Michael's suggestion but drawing a blank
on the brand referral.
Likewise... I think that rang a bell as the one I couldn't get,
rather than the Cento... after all, the jarred beans I brought
I've used them off and on, depending on what alternatives I've had.
Wegmans has a good selection... just not that one Pxxxxx brand...
this RH>> year. We may be working it a day or two also.a sewing/quilting expo in Raleigh the week before that I want
to get to so we won't have too much time for visiting on the
way up this year.
Gotta juggle everything.... ;)
Yes, I missed the expo last year so told Steve I wanted to go
Representing your group In WF....?
Yes, we got a corner booth, right at the bottom of the escalator
leading into the convention center arena.
That sounds like fun... not a bad location, either... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-11-18 20:56 <=-
Well???????????????????????? (G)
Went today... ;) Cathy got shrimp fried rice, and it lookedYes, we'd go back again... and try something else. probably...
pretty good... [snip]
Richard and I got the stirfry noodles, he had them with chicken,
I with beef.... lots of broccoli and other veggies (chiefly
cabbage and onion and carrots), and plenty of meat... [snip]
So, A, A+ or what? (G)
Check out Olindo's for Cento tomato products; I'm pretty sure
you can get them there.
I'm thinking I actually can get those at Wegman's... it was a
different brand that I couldn't get... started with a P,
maybe....?
That could be, I saw Michael's suggestion but drawing a blank
on the brand referral.
Likewise... I think that rang a bell as the one I couldn't get,
rather than the Cento... after all, the jarred beans I brought
to last year's picnic was the Cento brand.... :)
I've used them off and on, depending on what alternatives I've had.
Wegmans has a good selection... just not that one Pxxxxx brand...
I'd expect them to have a good selection. (G)
a sewing/quilting expo in Raleigh the week before that I want
to get to so we won't have too much time for visiting on the
way up this year.
Gotta juggle everything.... ;)
Yes, I missed the expo last year so told Steve I wanted to go
this year. We may be working it a day or two also.
Representing your group in WF....?
Yes, we got a corner booth, right at the bottom of the escalator
leading into the convention center arena.
That sounds like fun... not a bad location, either... :)
Prime location, right where everybody will see us. (G)
Yes, we'd go back again... and try something else. probably...Richard and I got the stirfry noodles, he had them with chicken,
I with beef.... lots of broccoli and other veggies (chiefly
cabbage and onion and carrots), and plenty of meat... [snip]
So, A, A+ or what? (G)
A, I'd say...
had. NB>> Wegmans has a good selection... just not that one Pxxxxx brand...to last year's picnic was the Cento brand.... :)
I've used them off and on, depending on what alternatives I've
I'd expect them to have a good selection. (G)
Indeed. :) And last week, I did check... Wegmans does have the Cento tomatoes, as I thought... It's the one starting with P that isn't
there, though many others are...
a sewing/quilting expo in Raleigh the week before that I want
to get to so we won't have too much time for visiting on the
way up this year.
Gotta juggle everything.... ;)
Yes, I missed the expo last year so told Steve I wanted to go
this year. We may be working it a day or two also.
Representing your group in WF....?
Yes, we got a corner booth, right at the bottom of the escalator
leading into the convention center arena.
That sounds like fun... not a bad location, either... :)
Prime location, right where everybody will see us. (G)
Indeed... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-20-18 18:32 <=-
Richard and I got the stirfry noodles, he had them with chicken,
I with beef.... lots of broccoli and other veggies (chiefly
cabbage and onion and carrots), and plenty of meat... [snip]
Yes, we'd go back again... and try something else. probably...
So, A, A+ or what? (G)
A, I'd say...
Sounds like worth going into the rotation of favorites.
to last year's picnic was the Cento brand.... :)
I've used them off and on, depending on what alternatives
I've had.
Wegmans has a good selection... just not that one Pxxxxx
brand...
I'd expect them to have a good selection. (G)
Indeed. :) And last week, I did check... Wegmans does have the Cento
tomatoes, as I thought... It's the one starting with P that isn't
there, though many others are...
Sigh!
a sewing/quilting expo in Raleigh the week before that I want
to get to so we won't have too much time for visiting on the
way up this year.
Gotta juggle everything.... ;)
Yes, I missed the expo last year so told Steve I wanted to go
this year. We may be working it a day or two also.
Representing your group in WF....?
Yes, we got a corner booth, right at the bottom of the escalator
leading into the convention center arena.
That sounds like fun... not a bad location, either... :)
Prime location, right where everybody will see us. (G)
Indeed... :)
They had it last year also, but I couldn't go as it was the same week
as our Vermont VBS.
chicken, NB>>> I with beef.... lots of broccoli and other veggies (chieflyRichard and I got the stirfry noodles, he had them with
cabbage and onion and carrots), and plenty of meat... [snip]
Yes, we'd go back again... and try something else. probably...
So, A, A+ or what? (G)
A, I'd say...
Sounds like worth going into the rotation of favorites.
Richard went back the next day to try their bahn mi (Vietnamese sub sandwich)... bought it there and brought it home for his lunch... I
was out with someone else... :)
Tomorrow we are trying the Asian American restaurant right next door
to it, Nam Vang... report to follow... ;)
Wegmans has a good selection... just not that one Pxxxxx
brand...
I'd expect them to have a good selection. (G)
I counted them once... more than half a dozen different ones, maybe
close to a dozen... multiple Wegmans-type brands, too, in that
count...
that isn't NB>> there, though many others are...Indeed. :) And last week, I did check... Wegmans does have the Cento NB>> tomatoes, as I thought... It's the one starting with P
Sigh!
Since I rarely buy canned tomatoes, it probably isn't that much of a loss... ;)
escalator RH>>> leading into the convention center arena.a sewing/quilting expo in Raleigh the week before that I want
to get to so we won't have too much time for visiting on the
way up this year.
Gotta juggle everything.... ;)
Yes, I missed the expo last year so told Steve I wanted to go
this year. We may be working it a day or two also.
Representing your group in WF....?
Yes, we got a corner booth, right at the bottom of the
That sounds like fun... not a bad location, either... :)
Prime location, right where everybody will see us. (G)
Indeed... :)
They had it last year also, but I couldn't go as it was the same week
as our Vermont VBS.
Oh, well... at least this year the dates fit better... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-23-18 14:10 <=-
Yes, we'd go back again... and try something else, probably...
So, A, A+ or what? (G)
A, I'd say...
Sounds like worth going into the rotation of favorites.
Richard went back the next day to try their bahn mi (Vietnamese
sub sandwich)... bought it there and brought it home for his
lunch... I was out with someone else... :)
Enjoying an old favorite or finding a new to you/bring Richard to try place?
Tomorrow we are trying the Asian American restaurant right next
door to it, Nam Vang... report to follow... ;)
OK, looking forward to it.
Wegmans has a good selection... just not that one Pxxxxx
brand...
I'd expect them to have a good selection. (G)
I counted them once... more than half a dozen different ones,
maybe close to a dozen... multiple Wegmans-type brands, too, in
that count...
Not really surpised, I've not counted the varieties in Publix or Whole Foods.
Indeed. :) And last week, I did check... Wegmans does have
the Cento tomatoes, as I thought... It's the one starting
with P that isn't there, though many others are...
Sigh!
Since I rarely buy canned tomatoes, it probably isn't that much
of a loss... ;)
They're one of the canned veggies I do buy a lot of to use in chili, sometimes pasta sauce, beef stew, other dishes...........
Yes, we got a corner booth, right at the bottom of the
escalator leading into the convention center arena.
That sounds like fun... not a bad location, either... :)
Prime location, right where everybody will see us. (G)
Indeed... :)
They had it last year also, but I couldn't go as it was the
same week as our Vermont VBS.
Oh, well... at least this year the dates fit better... :)
Yes, so I asked Steve if we could wait on leaving until I could get
there at least one day. I'm sure he will want to go also. (G)
Sounds like worth going into the rotation of favorites.
Richard went back the next day to try their bahn mi (Vietnamese
sub sandwich)... bought it there and brought it home for his
lunch... I was out with someone else... :)
Enjoying an old favorite or finding a new to you/bring Richard to try place?
(I had to go look it up on my calendar) Actually, neither... That was
the day I went out to the CharBroil Family Restaurant with other
female members of our HS class... :) It was ok, but not something to
add to
our list...
Tomorrow we are trying the Asian American restaurant right next
door to it, Nam Vang... report to follow... ;)
OK, looking forward to it.
Richard decided not to go, so it was just Cathy and me... Although the name on the outside of the building said Asian American, the latter
was nowhere to be found on the menu... Perhaps there was a separate
menu for "American" specialties... (G) The menu just listed a number
of
Vietnamese entrees, soups, etc... ;) They were out of the one
appetizer that Cathy wanted to try, so she decided to order the soup pictured on
the front of the menu... pictured a couple of good-sized shrimp, some slices of meat, some veggies, eggs etc... floating in the soup... It
did indeed look quite appealing... :) Then, the first two things I
tried
to order they were also out of, so I went for the soup on the cover, too... :) It was indeed a tasty and well-filled soup, with two kinds
of noodles in it, a thin curly ramen type and a thicker clear and
softer
rice noodle... They brought out a jar of garlic for us to add to
taste, I did, Cathy didn't... :) A plate of fresh bean sprouts, lime pieces,
hot pepper slices and some sort of green herb (not basil or cilantro,
but similar in appearance) to strip down as additions to the soup also came... the eggs were whole, but tiny (about the size of a large
olive), there were two per bowl... We both enjoyed the soup, I managed
to eat
the whole thing there, Cathy took half home for later... Cathy was a little put off by their lack of having things available, but we both agreed that the food was good... We might go back... :)
One nice thing about Nam Vang vs Saigon Pho... the former does better
at math... ;) Saigon Pho, I'm not sure how the final reckoning had anything to do with the printed price in the menu... I'd thought I got something that was 7 or at most 9 dollars... it turned into 12 by the
time we went up to pay... At Nam Vang, the menu said 9 dollars...
when it came time to pay, it was 9 dollars... and the tax was included
in
that 9... :) I felt better about leaving a tip there... ;)
Wegmans has a good selection... just not that one Pxxxxx
brand...
I'd expect them to have a good selection. (G)
I counted them once... more than half a dozen different ones,
maybe close to a dozen... multiple Wegmans-type brands, too, in
that count...
Not really surpised, I've not counted the varieties in Publix or Whole Foods.
I hadn't before, either, but it was part of a thread with Michael, so
I did the extra step... :)
Indeed. :) And last week, I did check... Wegmans does have
the Cento tomatoes, as I thought... It's the one starting
with P that isn't there, though many others are...
Sigh!
Since I rarely buy canned tomatoes, it probably isn't that much
of a loss... ;)
They're one of the canned veggies I do buy a lot of to use in chili, sometimes pasta sauce, beef stew, other dishes...........
And I rarely make chili or other tomatoey dishes any more... pasta
sauce I'm usually using Wegmans Italian Classics Grampa's Sauce (has a hot-
peppery kick and hot Italian sausage in it)... beef stew nowadays has
no tomato in it here... haven't made ratatouille for ages... etc... ;)
To get extra cents off BJ's gas at one point, I bought a pack of
canned tomatoes there (a dozen maybe?)... haven't opened the package
at all
yet...
Yes, we got a corner booth, right at the bottom of the
escalator leading into the convention center arena.
That sounds like fun... not a bad location, either... :)
Prime location, right where everybody will see us. (G)
Indeed... :)
They had it last year also, but I couldn't go as it was the
same week as our Vermont VBS.
Oh, well... at least this year the dates fit better... :)
Yes, so I asked Steve if we could wait on leaving until I could get
there at least one day. I'm sure he will want to go also. (G)
That's being held right in the Raleigh area, then...? I'm sure you
both will enjoy it... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 06-01-18 13:34 <=-
Richard went back the next day to try their bahn mi (Vietnamese
sub sandwich)... bought it there and brought it home for his
lunch... I was out with someone else... :)
Enjoying an old favorite or finding a new to you/bring Richard
to try place?
(I had to go look it up on my calendar) Actually, neither...
That was the day I went out to the CharBroil Family Restaurant
with other female members of our HS class... :) It was ok,
but not something to add to our list...
Charbroil Family place sounds like a nice "safe" place, one my parents would have enjoyed.
Thinking back, in the years we were in TX and AZ, they never tried
a Mexican restaurant. There was a German one in AZ for a while,
so they would go there but nothing other than maybe Italian for
ethnic cooking. Most of my siblings are closer to them in tastes than
I am, but part of that comes from having lived in so many different places, and the echo here.
[snippage] We both enjoyed the soup, I managed to eat the whole
thing there, Cathy took half home for later... Cathy was a little
put off by their lack of having things available, but we both
agreed that the food was good... We might go back... :)
Sounds like it was a good meal. Putting American in the name might
bring in customers who might be a bit put off by what they think it too exotic, but not really, once they try it.
One nice thing about Nam Vang vs Saigon Pho... the former does better
at math... ;) Saigon Pho, I'm not sure how the final reckoning had
anything to do with the printed price in the menu... I'd thought I got
something that was 7 or at most 9 dollars... it turned into 12 by the
time we went up to pay... At Nam Vang, the menu said 9 dollars...
when it came time to pay, it was 9 dollars... and the tax was included
in that 9... :) I felt better about leaving a tip there... ;)
Sounds like the calculator (human or otherwise) was having an off day.
I hadn't before, either, but it was part of a thread with
Michael, so I did the extra step... :)
I know, and it is interesting to follow some threads to full
conclusion. Speaking of, if you do go thru his books, if one or 2
really jump out at you as ones you think I'd like, please get them. Nothing on the Catholic bent, more so the biographies, art or classics, and no more than 2 unless there's something extra extra-ordinary.
Thanks.
They're one of the canned veggies I do buy a lot of to use in
chili, sometimes pasta sauce, beef stew, other dishes.......
And I rarely make chili or other tomatoey dishes any more...
pasta sauce I'm usually using Wegmans Italian Classics Grampa's
Sauce (has a hot-peppery kick from the hot Italian sausage in
it)... beef stew nowadays has no tomato in it here... haven't
made ratatouille for ages... etc... ;)
All depends on what you're cooking and how you're cooking. We've
evolved our beef stew over the years. I used to make it very similar to
my mom's but then began tweaking it a bit here and there............
To get extra cents off BJ's gas at one point, I bought a pack
of canned tomatoes there (a dozen maybe?)... haven't opened
the package at all yet...
Understandable. I'd probably have the box gone thru, or close
to it. (G)
They had it last year also, but I couldn't go as it was the
same week as our Vermont VBS.
Oh, well... at least this year the dates fit better... :)
Yes, so I asked Steve if we could wait on leaving until I could
get there at least one day. I'm sure he will want to go also. (G)
That's being held right in the Raleigh area, then...? I'm sure
you both will enjoy it... :)
Yes, it is in Raleigh so I don't want to miss it. A few years ago when
we worked it, there was a quilt hanging a couple of rows over from us
that kept drawing our attention. Finally we went over to look closer, ended up buying the kit. It's the one Steve is working on now. (G)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 06-03-18 23:31 <=-
(I had to go look it up on my calendar) Actually, neither...
That was the day I went out to the CharBroil Family Restaurant
with other female members of our HS class... :) It was ok,
but not something to add to our list...
Charbroil Family place sounds like a nice "safe" place, one my
parents would have enjoyed.
It was your typical slightly overpriced diner... :)
Interesting, most of the diners we've been to have had a good meal for
a reasonable price. There's one in NJ near my aunt's that has a
selection of $8. meal choices--they all come with soup, salad, generous entree and dessert.
Thinking back, in the years we were in TX and AZ, they never
tried a Mexican restaurant. There was a German one in AZ for a
while, so they would go there but nothing other than maybe
Italian for ethnic cooking. Most of my siblings are closer to
them in tastes than I am, but part of that comes from having
lived in so many different places, and the echo here.
And apparently enough of an adventurous streak... :)
A bit of that too.
[snippage] We both enjoyed the soup, I managed to eat the whole
thing there, Cathy took half home for later... Cathy was a
little put off by their lack of having things available, but we
both agreed that the food was good... We might go back... :)
Sounds like it was a good meal. Putting American in the name might
bring in customers who might be a bit put off by what they think
it too exotic, but not really, once they try it.
Dunno... I'm still leaning to the two menus theory... If we were
to go back, it might be worth checking to see if there is a
separate menu of "American" food.... maybe... ;)
Worth a try. (G)
One nice thing about Nam Vang vs Saigon Pho... the former does
better at math... ;) Saigon Pho, I'm not sure how the final
reckoning had anything to do with the printed price in the
menu... I'd thought I got something that was 7 or at most 9
dollars... it turned into 12 by the time we went up to pay...
At Nam Vang, the menu said 9 dollars... when it came time to
pay, it was 9 dollars... and the tax was included in that 9. :)
I felt better about leaving a tip there... ;)
Sounds like the calculator (human or otherwise) was having an
off day.
I suspect that it was more the norm that the calculation is
"creative" at Saigon Pho... but still not too expensive for what
it is... I heard that others have had the same issue there... :)
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..................
Speaking of, if you do go thru his books, if one or 2 really
jump out at you as ones you think I'd like, please get them.
Nothing on the Catholic bent, more so the biographies, art or
classics, and no more than 2 unless there's something extra
extra-ordinary. Thanks.
I'm not too sure on what you'd be wanting, but I can try... :)
Worst that can happen is that they end up at a Good Will in NC.
Exactly... My parents' beef stew had tomatoes in it and a fairly
thin broth... stew beef chunks, potatoes, carrots and canned
tomatoes... with parsley, dried onions, s&p probably... and
cooked in the pressure cooker... ;) I didn't make it very often
once I left home, mostly because of the quantity it made.... :)
I started doing it in a crock pot, then switched to my mom's stove top recipe with a slight twist to it. Now it has more of a twist but it
may not be done evolving yet. (G)
Yes, it is in Raleigh so I don't want to miss it. A few years ago when
we worked it, there was a quilt hanging a couple of rows over from us
that kept drawing our attention. Finally we went over to look closer,
ended up buying the kit. It's the one Steve is working on now. (G)
So maybe he'll get a new quilt kit this time... ;) Are you going to
be there just the one day, or can you fit in more...?
Steve doesn't think he will be buying any more kits any time soon. He wants to get this one put together first. (G) I may be down there more than one day; Steve isn't sure how much he will be there.
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 06-07-18 13:29 <=-
It was your typical slightly overpriced diner... :)
Interesting, most of the diners we've been to have had a good
meal for a reasonable price. There's one in NJ near my aunt's
that has a selection of $8. meal choices--they all come with
soup, salad, generous entree and dessert.
That sort is hard to find around here... admittedly I've not
tried all the possibilities... but the places I've been, entrees
are more like $12, and only come with potato and veggie... soup
or salad is an upcharge, dessert is extra. And sandwiches are
$8 and up, and only come with chips and a pickle, or, for a little
more, a side of something... as I said, slightly overpriced...
They've lost the old concept of a diner--fill you up for a reasonable price.
Thinking back, in the years we were in TX and AZ, they never
tried a Mexican restaurant. There was a German one in AZ for a
while, so they would go there but nothing other than maybe
Italian for ethnic cooking. Most of my siblings are closer to
them in tastes than I am, but part of that comes from having
lived in so many different places, and the echo here.
And apparently enough of an adventurous streak... :)
A bit of that too.
That always helps develop an expanded taste repertoire... ;)
Yes, and wanting to break away from the way of eating I was brought up
on. To this day I'll usually have an alternative to mashed potatoes, whether it's eating out or cooking at home. I'll make mashed for
certain meals, but not nearly every night like Mom did.
Dunno... I'm still leaning to the two menus theory... If we were
to go back, it might be worth checking to see if there is a
separate menu of "American" food.... maybe... ;)
Worth a try. (G)
Well... I was back, this time because Edith requested going there...
and I wimped out and didn't ask... ;) Another time maybe... (G)
You're close enough that you can go back easier than I can. (G)
Exactly... My parents' beef stew had tomatoes in it and a
fairly thin broth... stew beef chunks, potatoes, carrots and
canned tomatoes... with parsley, dried onions, s&p probably...
and cooked in the pressure cooker... ;) I didn't make it very
often once I left home, mostly because of the quantity it
made.... :)
I started doing it in a crock pot, then switched to my mom's
stove top recipe with a slight twist to it. Now it has more of
a twist but it may not be done evolving yet. (G)
I do a semi-homemade quickie version nowadays, using fresh
veggies nuked to almost done and then mixing in a package of
Hormel beef tips and gravy... sometimes I add turmeric and black
pepper... and nuke them for a few more minutes to blend... :)
Quick and easy for you. That might work for a camper meal for us, or a night when we need a quick and easy supper before we head out again.
Steve doesn't think he will be buying any more kits any time
soon. He wants to get this one put together first. (G) I may
be down there more than one day; Steve isn't sure how much he
will be there.
That makes sense... :) I know you'll enjoy yourself there... :)
Planning to really enjoy it. (G)
You'll get a ride from someone else in your group if Steve
doesn't go...?
The co-ordinator of the group.
Last time when Steve and I went, we
stopped at our favorite Indian restaurant on the way home. They folded about 4 years ago so we no longer have that option.
little NB>> more, a side of something... as I said, slightly overpriced...meal for a reasonable price. There's one in NJ near my aunt's
that has a selection of $8. meal choices--they all come with
soup, salad, generous entree and dessert.
That sort is hard to find around here... admittedly I've not
tried all the possibilities... but the places I've been, entrees
are more like $12, and only come with potato and veggie... soup
or salad is an upcharge, dessert is extra. And sandwiches are
$8 and up, and only come with chips and a pickle, or, for a
They've lost the old concept of a diner--fill you up for a reasonable price.
Or they think that what they are charging is a reasonable price... portions tend to be good-sized, at least.... But we can eat just as
well for not so much elsewhere... ;)
lived in so many different places, and the echo here.
And apparently enough of an adventurous streak... :)
A bit of that too.
That always helps develop an expanded taste repertoire... ;)
Yes, and wanting to break away from the way of eating I was brought up
on. To this day I'll usually have an alternative to mashed potatoes, whether it's eating out or cooking at home. I'll make mashed for
certain meals, but not nearly every night like Mom did.
Our cooking has evolved from what we were brought up with, as well...
;) But not necessarily with intent... just practice... ;)
there... NB>> and I wimped out and didn't ask... ;) Another time maybe... (G)separate menu of "American" food.... maybe... ;)
Worth a try. (G)
Well... I was back, this time because Edith requested going
You're close enough that you can go back easier than I can. (G)
True... and if with a group where someone isn't willing to try
Vietnamese food, it would make more sense to ask about the "American" food... ;) Or, when I've gone there enough times maybe, just ask as a curiosity... (G)
Exactly... My parents' beef stew had tomatoes in it and a
fairly thin broth... stew beef chunks, potatoes, carrots and
canned tomatoes... with parsley, dried onions, s&p probably...
and cooked in the pressure cooker... ;) I didn't make it very
often once I left home, mostly because of the quantity it
made.... :)
I started doing it in a crock pot, then switched to my mom's
stove top recipe with a slight twist to it. Now it has more of
a twist but it may not be done evolving yet. (G)
I do a semi-homemade quickie version nowadays, using fresh
veggies nuked to almost done and then mixing in a package of
Hormel beef tips and gravy... sometimes I add turmeric and black
pepper... and nuke them for a few more minutes to blend... :)
Quick and easy for you. That might work for a camper meal for us, or a night when we need a quick and easy supper before we head out again.
It is a mostly low-fuss version... longest thing about it is chopping
the veggies....
Steve doesn't think he will be buying any more kits any time
soon. He wants to get this one put together first. (G) I may
be down there more than one day; Steve isn't sure how much he
will be there.
That makes sense... :) I know you'll enjoy yourself there... :)
Planning to really enjoy it. (G)
I'm sure you will... ;)
You'll get a ride from someone else in your group if Steve
doesn't go...?
The co-ordinator of the group.
Ah... that'll work out... ;)
Last time when Steve and I went, we
stopped at our favorite Indian restaurant on the way home. They folded about 4 years ago so we no longer have that option.
Sigh... Do you have other options now...?
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 06-17-18 21:54 <=-
They've lost the old concept of a diner--fill you up for a
reasonable price.
Or they think that what they are charging is a reasonable price...
portions tend to be good-sized, at least.... But we can eat just
as well for not so much elsewhere... ;)
All depends on what you want, and who you want to cook it. (G)
Our cooking has evolved from what we were brought up with, as
well.. ;) But not necessarily with intent... just practice... ;)
We've had the chance to experience other cultures on a long term basis
and pick up various new tastes/how to replicate them in our kitchen.
separate menu of "American" food.... maybe... ;)
Worth a try. (G)
Well... I was back, this time because Edith requested going
there... and I wimped out and didn't ask... ;) Another time
maybe... (G)
You're close enough that you can go back easier than I can. (G)
True... and if with a group where someone isn't willing to try
Vietnamese food, it would make more sense to ask about the
"American" food... ;) Or, when I've gone there enough times
maybe, just ask as a curiosity... (G)
And you may find out something interesting along the way of why they
do, if they do.
I started doing it in a crock pot, then switched to my mom's
stove top recipe with a slight twist to it. Now it has more of
a twist but it may not be done evolving yet. (G)
I do a semi-homemade quickie version nowadays, using fresh
veggies nuked to almost done and then mixing in a package of
Hormel beef tips and gravy... sometimes I add turmeric and black
pepper... and nuke them for a few more minutes to blend... :)
Quick and easy for you. That might work for a camper meal for us,
or a night when we need a quick and easy supper before we head
out again.
It is a mostly low-fuss version... longest thing about it is
chopping the veggies....
Most of our camper meals this time were even less fuss than that.
You'll get a ride from someone else in your group if Steve
doesn't go...?
The co-ordinator of the group.
Ah... that'll work out... ;)
Yes, and now I've got to call her to work things out.
Last time when Steve and I went, we stopped at our
favorite Indian restaurant on the way home. They folded
about 4 years ago so we no longer have that option.
Sigh... Do you have other options now...?
A number, but just haven't checked any out yet. None of them are in
WF.
price... NB>> portions tend to be good-sized, at least.... But we canThey've lost the old concept of a diner--fill you up for a
reasonable price.
Or they think that what they are charging is a reasonable
eat just
as well for not so much elsewhere... ;)
All depends on what you want, and who you want to cook it. (G)
Exactly... :)
Our cooking has evolved from what we were brought up with, as
well.. ;) But not necessarily with intent... just practice... ;)
We've had the chance to experience other cultures on a long term basis
and pick up various new tastes/how to replicate them in our kitchen.
As we've noted many times, you do more cooking than I do... :)
True... and if with a group where someone isn't willing to try
Vietnamese food, it would make more sense to ask about the
"American" food... ;) Or, when I've gone there enough times
maybe, just ask as a curiosity... (G)
And you may find out something interesting along the way of why they
do, if they do.
Possibly.. :)
black NB>>> pepper... and nuke them for a few more minutes toI started doing it in a crock pot, then switched to my mom's
stove top recipe with a slight twist to it. Now it has more of
a twist but it may not be done evolving yet. (G)
I do a semi-homemade quickie version nowadays, using fresh
veggies nuked to almost done and then mixing in a package of
Hormel beef tips and gravy... sometimes I add turmeric and
blend... :)
us, RH>> or a night when we need a quick and easy supper before weQuick and easy for you. That might work for a camper meal for
head
out again.
It is a mostly low-fuss version... longest thing about it is
chopping the veggies....
Most of our camper meals this time were even less fuss than that.
You brought things already prepared that just needed heating,
right...?
(quilt show)
You'll get a ride from someone else in your group if Steve
doesn't go...?
The co-ordinator of the group.
Ah... that'll work out... ;)
Yes, and now I've got to call her to work things out.
Now that you are home, and it will be soon enough... :)
Last time when Steve and I went, we stopped at our
favorite Indian restaurant on the way home. They folded
about 4 years ago so we no longer have that option.
Sigh... Do you have other options now...?
A number, but just haven't checked any out yet. None of them are in
WF.
Someday you'll check them out... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 06-25-18 14:07 <=-
But we can eat just as well for not so much elsewhere... ;)
All depends on what you want, and who you want to cook it. (G)
Exactly... :)
Basically true of anywhere/anything you eat.
Our cooking has evolved from what we were brought up with, as
well.. ;) But not necessarily with intent... just practice... ;)
We've had the chance to experience other cultures on a long term
basis and pick up various new tastes/how to replicate them in
our kitchen.
As we've noted many times, you do more cooking than I do... :)
Curiosity, as much as anything. Plus, a cost savings if we can
replicate a favorite restaurant dish at home. Other factors too but probably those 2 are near the top of the list as to why.
True... and if with a group where someone isn't willing to try
Vietnamese food, it would make more sense to ask about the
"American" food... ;) Or, when I've gone there enough times
maybe, just ask as a curiosity... (G)
And you may find out something interesting along the way of why they
do, if they do.
Possibly.. :)
Done so yet?
It is a mostly low-fuss version... longest thing about it is
chopping the veggies....
Most of our camper meals this time were even less fuss than that.
You brought things already prepared that just needed heating,
right...?
Some of it, yes. Some we cooked from ingredients bought along the way.
Had a bit of left over Moroccan chicken that our son in law polished
off and enjoyed, now I have to send the recipe out to our daughter.
(quilt show)
You'll get a ride from someone else in your group if Steve
doesn't go...?
The co-ordinator of the group.
Ah... that'll work out... ;)
Yes, and now I've got to call her to work things out.
Now that you are home, and it will be soon enough... :)
Which means VT will be here soon also.
Last time when Steve and I went, we stopped at our
favorite Indian restaurant on the way home. They folded
about 4 years ago so we no longer have that option.
Sigh... Do you have other options now...?
A number, but just haven't checked any out yet. None of them
are in WF.
Someday you'll check them out... :)
Hopefully. Will probably check some on line reviews first. Found the
first one thru a coupon book--had a couple of BOGO coupons so decided
to check it out.
But we can eat just as well for not so much elsewhere... ;)
All depends on what you want, and who you want to cook it. (G)
Exactly... :)
Basically true of anywhere/anything you eat.
Yup. ;)
;) RH>> We've had the chance to experience other cultures on a longOur cooking has evolved from what we were brought up with, as
well.. ;) But not necessarily with intent... just practice...
term
basis and pick up various new tastes/how to replicate them in
our kitchen.
As we've noted many times, you do more cooking than I do... :)
Curiosity, as much as anything. Plus, a cost savings if we can
replicate a favorite restaurant dish at home. Other factors too but probably those 2 are near the top of the list as to why.
Whereas, in my case, I'm generally just trying for something simple
that tastes good... closest I've come to trying to replicate is
eggplant with garlic sauce... and that is definitely my own version,
not particularly close to what we'd get elsewhere... ;)
they RH>> do, if they do.True... and if with a group where someone isn't willing to try
Vietnamese food, it would make more sense to ask about the
"American" food... ;) Or, when I've gone there enough times
maybe, just ask as a curiosity... (G)
And you may find out something interesting along the way of why
Possibly.. :)
Done so yet?
Nope... haven't been back there since, yet... :)
that. NB>> You brought things already prepared that just neededIt is a mostly low-fuss version... longest thing about it is
chopping the veggies....
Most of our camper meals this time were even less fuss than
heating,
right...?
Some of it, yes. Some we cooked from ingredients bought along the way.
Had a bit of left over Moroccan chicken that our son in law polished
off and enjoyed, now I have to send the recipe out to our daughter.
No surprise there... ;)
(quilt show)
You'll get a ride from someone else in your group if Steve
doesn't go...?
The co-ordinator of the group.
Ah... that'll work out... ;)
Yes, and now I've got to call her to work things out.
Now that you are home, and it will be soon enough... :)
Which means VT will be here soon also.
That, too... :)
Last time when Steve and I went, we stopped at our
favorite Indian restaurant on the way home. They folded
about 4 years ago so we no longer have that option.
Sigh... Do you have other options now...?
A number, but just haven't checked any out yet. None of them
are in WF.
Someday you'll check them out... :)
Hopefully. Will probably check some on line reviews first. Found the
first one thru a coupon book--had a couple of BOGO coupons so decided
to check it out.
BOGO always is a nice enticement... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 06-29-18 12:33 <=-
But we can eat just as well for not so much elsewhere... ;)
All depends on what you want, and who you want to cook it. (G)
Exactly... :)
Basically true of anywhere/anything you eat.
Yup. ;)
Sometimes a fancy meal, fixed by someone else where you can walk away
and not worry about the clean up is the choice; other times, just a
simple sandwich at home is just as good.
As we've noted many times, you do more cooking than I do... :)
Curiosity, as much as anything. Plus, a cost savings if we can
replicate a favorite restaurant dish at home. Other factors too
but probably those 2 are near the top of the list as to why.
Whereas, in my case, I'm generally just trying for something simple
that tastes good... closest I've come to trying to replicate is
eggplant with garlic sauce... and that is definitely my own version,
not particularly close to what we'd get elsewhere... ;)
If it tastes good and something yu want to eat again, go for it. If
it's easy to prep, cook and clean up from, so much the better. (G)
True... and if with a group where someone isn't willing to try
Vietnamese food, it would make more sense to ask about the
"American" food... ;) Or, when I've gone there enough times
maybe, just ask as a curiosity... (G)
And you may find out something interesting along the way of why
they do, if they do.
Possibly.. :)
Done so yet?
Nope... haven't been back there since, yet... :)
One of these days.......
Most of our camper meals this time were even less fuss than
that.
You brought things already prepared that just needed heating,
right...?
Some of it, yes. Some we cooked from ingredients bought along
the way. Had a bit of left over Moroccan chicken that our son in
law polished off and enjoyed, now I have to send the recipe out
to our daughter.
No surprise there... ;)
A bit, actually as he's been very much a meat and potatoes eater. I
think Rachel has introduced him to enough new and different things
over the years that he was open to trying the chicken.
Which means VT will be here soon also.
That, too... :)
And I've got a lot to do in the next few weeks!
Last time when Steve and I went, we stopped at our
favorite Indian restaurant on the way home. They folded
about 4 years ago so we no longer have that option.
Sigh... Do you have other options now...?
A number, but just haven't checked any out yet. None of them
are in WF.
Someday you'll check them out... :)
Hopefully. Will probably check some on line reviews first. Found
the first one thru a coupon book--had a couple of BOGO coupons
so decided to check it out.
BOGO always is a nice enticement... ;)
Very much so! If not, we'll take a military or senior discount.
Speaking of pickled beets, I have one of your canning containers with screwtop lid ready to return to you (from last year's picnic)... it's where I can see it so should remember... ;)
But we can eat just as well for not so much elsewhere... ;)
All depends on what you want, and who you want to cook it. (G)
Exactly... :)
Basically true of anywhere/anything you eat.
Yup. ;)
Sometimes a fancy meal, fixed by someone else where you can walk away
and not worry about the clean up is the choice; other times, just a
simple sandwich at home is just as good.
Lots of factors to weigh in... do we want a sit-down meal, or a
buffet, which cuisine, or is it too much trouble to stir from the
house... :)
simple NB>> that tastes good... closest I've come to trying toAs we've noted many times, you do more cooking than I do... :)
Curiosity, as much as anything. Plus, a cost savings if we can
replicate a favorite restaurant dish at home. Other factors too
but probably those 2 are near the top of the list as to why.
Whereas, in my case, I'm generally just trying for something
replicate is
version, NB>> not particularly close to what we'd get elsewhere...eggplant with garlic sauce... and that is definitely my own
;)
If it tastes good and something yu want to eat again, go for it. If
it's easy to prep, cook and clean up from, so much the better. (G)
The latter generally weighs pretty heavily here... (G)
True... and if with a group where someone isn't willing to try
Vietnamese food, it would make more sense to ask about the
"American" food... ;) Or, when I've gone there enough times
maybe, just ask as a curiosity... (G)
And you may find out something interesting along the way of why
they do, if they do.
Possibly.. :)
Done so yet?
Nope... haven't been back there since, yet... :)
One of these days.......
Exactly... We keep getting a longer and longer list of good places to
go to eat... :)
Most of our camper meals this time were even less fuss than
that.
You brought things already prepared that just needed heating,
right...?
Some of it, yes. Some we cooked from ingredients bought along
the way. Had a bit of left over Moroccan chicken that our son in
law polished off and enjoyed, now I have to send the recipe out
to our daughter.
No surprise there... ;)
A bit, actually as he's been very much a meat and potatoes eater. I
think Rachel has introduced him to enough new and different things
over the years that he was open to trying the chicken.
I was more just thinking the polished off and enjoyed part... so of
course she'd need the recipe now... :) Does sound like Rachel's had
a good influence on him... ;)
Which means VT will be here soon also.
That, too... :)
And I've got a lot to do in the next few weeks!
I'm sure... :)
Hopefully. Will probably check some on line reviews first. Found
the first one thru a coupon book--had a couple of BOGO coupons
so decided to check it out.
BOGO always is a nice enticement... ;)
Very much so! If not, we'll take a military or senior discount.
Lots of options for saving... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 07-04-18 14:33 <=-
Speaking of pickled beets, I have one of your canning
containers with screwtop lid ready to return to you (from last
year's picnic)... it's where I can see it so should remember... ;)
OK, I'll probably pick it up at this year's picnic.
I cooked some fresh beets as part of supper last night--boiled,
skinned, sliced and reheated. Then drained and added a bit of butter
blend and salt--yummy! They came from the farmer's market.
Sometimes a fancy meal, fixed by someone else where you can
walk away and not worry about the clean up is the choice; other
times, just a simple sandwich at home is just as good.
Lots of factors to weigh in... do we want a sit-down meal, or a
buffet, which cuisine, or is it too much trouble to stir from the
house... :)
Sometimes order and have it delivered is a good option. More and more places are getting into that now. I've seen that there's a service
that picks up an order from certain restaurants in Raleigh and delivers--for a fee and within a limited range. Don't know if they come
up to WF.
If it tastes good and something yu want to eat again, go for
it. If it's easy to prep, cook and clean up from, so much the
better. (G)
The latter generally weighs pretty heavily here... (G)
I know--I spent a good bit of time on my feet this morning making a
potato salad (Penn Dutch type) and doing the clean up. Taking it easy
now so the knee won't growl at me later.
Done so yet?
Nope... haven't been back there since, yet... :)
One of these days.......
Exactly... We keep getting a longer and longer list of good
places to go to eat... :)
Funny how that happens. Have you been back to the German deli place
since you took us a few years ago?
Some of it, yes. Some we cooked from ingredients bought along
the way. Had a bit of left over Moroccan chicken that our son in
law polished off and enjoyed, now I have to send the recipe out
to our daughter.
No surprise there... ;)
A bit, actually as he's been very much a meat and potatoes eater.
I think Rachel has introduced him to enough new and different
things over the years that he was open to trying the chicken.
I was more just thinking the polished off and enjoyed part...
so of course she'd need the recipe now... :) Does sound like
Rachel's had a good influence on him... ;)
She has, and some of it has rubbed off on the kids too. Trouble is,
during the school year, she doesn't have much time for "fancy" cooking except on week ends. Summer is a bit better, but it's not really a
summer type meal.
And I've got a lot to do in the next few weeks!
I'm sure... :)
Seems like something else is added almost every day too.
Hopefully. Will probably check some on line reviews first. Found
the first one thru a coupon book--had a couple of BOGO coupons
so decided to check it out.
BOGO always is a nice enticement... ;)
Very much so! If not, we'll take a military or senior discount.
Lots of options for saving... ;)
Yes, it all helps too.
;)Speaking of pickled beets, I have one of your canning
containers with screwtop lid ready to return to you (from last
year's picnic)... it's where I can see it so should remember...
OK, I'll probably pick it up at this year's picnic.
That's what I figured... likely the next time you'll be around...
I cooked some fresh beets as part of supper last night--boiled,
skinned, sliced and reheated. Then drained and added a bit of butter
blend and salt--yummy! They came from the farmer's market.
So nice and fresh, too... :) Have you pickled any more yet...?
the NB>> house... :)Sometimes a fancy meal, fixed by someone else where you can
walk away and not worry about the clean up is the choice; other
times, just a simple sandwich at home is just as good.
Lots of factors to weigh in... do we want a sit-down meal, or a
buffet, which cuisine, or is it too much trouble to stir from
Sometimes order and have it delivered is a good option. More and more places are getting into that now. I've seen that there's a service
that picks up an order from certain restaurants in Raleigh and delivers--for a fee and within a limited range. Don't know if they come
up to WF.
We have Grubhub in our area... never used it though... seen drivers picking up at various spots, however... We've rarely done the order
and have it delivered thing... maybe once or twice in the whole time
we've
been here... :)
If it tastes good and something yu want to eat again, go for
it. If it's easy to prep, cook and clean up from, so much the
better. (G)
The latter generally weighs pretty heavily here... (G)
I know--I spent a good bit of time on my feet this morning making a
potato salad (Penn Dutch type) and doing the clean up. Taking it easy
now so the knee won't growl at me later.
Good thinking... :) A lot of things I used to do standing up in the kitchen, I now figure ways of doing seated at the table... I can
reach the stove from there, so that helps.... ;)
(Nam Vang)
Done so yet?
Nope... haven't been back there since, yet... :)
One of these days.......
Exactly... We keep getting a longer and longer list of good
places to go to eat... :)
Funny how that happens. Have you been back to the German deli place
since you took us a few years ago?
Come to think of it, we haven't... It's on the other side of town from
our usual haunts....
eater. RH>> I think Rachel has introduced him to enough new andA bit, actually as he's been very much a meat and potatoes
different
things over the years that he was open to trying the chicken.
I was more just thinking the polished off and enjoyed part...
so of course she'd need the recipe now... :) Does sound like
Rachel's had a good influence on him... ;)
She has, and some of it has rubbed off on the kids too. Trouble is,
during the school year, she doesn't have much time for "fancy" cooking except on week ends. Summer is a bit better, but it's not really a
summer type meal.
So she'll just have to do it some weekend... :)
And I've got a lot to do in the next few weeks!
I'm sure... :)
Seems like something else is added almost every day too.
That's typical life for you.... ;)
Found RH>>> the first one thru a coupon book--had a couple of BOGO couponsHopefully. Will probably check some on line reviews first.
so decided to check it out.
BOGO always is a nice enticement... ;)
Very much so! If not, we'll take a military or senior discount.
Lots of options for saving... ;)
Yes, it all helps too.
And eventually you'll find a good replacement to add to your list...
:)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 07-06-18 15:25 <=-
Speaking of pickled beets, I have one of your canning
containers with screwtop lid ready to return to you (from
last year's picnic)... it's where I can see it so should
remember... ;)
OK, I'll probably pick it up at this year's picnic.
That's what I figured... likely the next time you'll be around...
Yes, we couldn't get out to western NY last year when we were in the Catskills.
I cooked some fresh beets as part of supper last night--boiled,
skinned, sliced and reheated. Then drained and added a bit of
butter blend and salt--yummy! They came from the farmer's market.
So nice and fresh, too... :) Have you pickled any more yet...?
No, I'll have to check the inventory sheet. I think I've still got
some on the shelf. Just enjoying them fresh, this time of year.
Lots of factors to weigh in... do we want a sit-down meal,
or a buffet, which cuisine, or is it too much trouble to
stir from the house... :)
Sometimes order and have it delivered is a good option. More
and more places are getting into that now. I've seen that
there's a service that picks up an order from certain
restaurants in Raleigh and delivers--for a fee and within a
limited range. Don't know if they come up to WF.
We have Grubhub in our area... never used it though... seen
drivers picking up at various spots, however... We've rarely
done the order and have it delivered thing... maybe once or
twice in the whole time we've been here... :)
We don't even order pizza out. (G)
If it tastes good and something yu want to eat again, go for
it. If it's easy to prep, cook and clean up from, so much the
better. (G)
The latter generally weighs pretty heavily here... (G)
I know--I spent a good bit of time on my feet this morning
making a potato salad (Penn Dutch type) and doing the clean up.
Taking it easy now so the knee won't growl at me later.
Good thinking... :) A lot of things I used to do standing up
in the kitchen, I now figure ways of doing seated at the table...
I can reach the stove from there, so that helps.... ;)
I can't, so it's on my feet for a while, then get off them for a
while. I'll have to pull out the stool to keep mear the stove/sink/prep area if the knee gets too bad.
Exactly... We keep getting a longer and longer list of good
places to go to eat... :)
Funny how that happens. Have you been back to the German deli
place since you took us a few years ago?
Come to think of it, we haven't... It's on the other side of
town from our usual haunts....
Seems to work that way for us as well. Much as we like the NC State Farmer's Market Seafood Restaurant, it's not on our usual path of
travel so we don't get over there very often. But, we should be near it next week so...................maybe?
I was more just thinking the polished off and enjoyed part...
so of course she'd need the recipe now... :) Does sound like
Rachel's had a good influence on him... ;)
She has, and some of it has rubbed off on the kids too. Trouble
is, during the school year, she doesn't have much time for "fancy"
cooking except on week ends. Summer is a bit better, but it's not
really a summer type meal.
So she'll just have to do it some weekend... :)
Probably so, and get her girls involved in helping her.
Seems like something else is added almost every day too.
That's typical life for you.... ;)
Yes, but it makes planning interesting at times. Thought I had all of
next week free and then something got scheduled for basically all of Tuesday morning in Raleigh.
And eventually you'll find a good replacement to add to your
list... :)
Sooner or later. Sooner if we start looking, later if we don't. (G)
around...Speaking of pickled beets, I have one of your canning
containers with screwtop lid ready to return to you (from
last year's picnic)... it's where I can see it so should
remember... ;)
OK, I'll probably pick it up at this year's picnic.
That's what I figured... likely the next time you'll be
Yes, we couldn't get out to western NY last year when we were in the Catskills.
And I don't think we'd finished the last of it yet last year anyway...
market. NB>> So nice and fresh, too... :) Have you pickled any more yet...?I cooked some fresh beets as part of supper last night--boiled,
skinned, sliced and reheated. Then drained and added a bit of
butter blend and salt--yummy! They came from the farmer's
No, I'll have to check the inventory sheet. I think I've still got
some on the shelf. Just enjoying them fresh, this time of year.
They'll be available into the fall, won't they...? That's a better
time of year for putting things up if one can... ;)
Sometimes order and have it delivered is a good option. More
and more places are getting into that now. I've seen that
there's a service that picks up an order from certain
restaurants in Raleigh and delivers--for a fee and within a
limited range. Don't know if they come up to WF.
We have Grubhub in our area... never used it though... seen
drivers picking up at various spots, however... We've rarely
done the order and have it delivered thing... maybe once or
twice in the whole time we've been here... :)
We don't even order pizza out. (G)
I remember having Chinese takeout delivered once... ;)
table... NB>> I can reach the stove from there, so that helps.... ;)making a potato salad (Penn Dutch type) and doing the clean up.
Taking it easy now so the knee won't growl at me later.
Good thinking... :) A lot of things I used to do standing up
in the kitchen, I now figure ways of doing seated at the
I can't, so it's on my feet for a while, then get off them for a
while. I'll have to pull out the stool to keep mear the stove/sink/prep area if the knee gets too bad.
Stools are handy, too... :)
Exactly... We keep getting a longer and longer list of good
places to go to eat... :)
Funny how that happens. Have you been back to the German deli
place since you took us a few years ago?
Come to think of it, we haven't... It's on the other side of
town from our usual haunts....
Seems to work that way for us as well. Much as we like the NC State Farmer's Market Seafood Restaurant, it's not on our usual path of
travel so we don't get over there very often. But, we should be near it next week so...................maybe?
Maybe... :)
"fancy" RH>> cooking except on week ends. Summer is a bit better, but it's not RH>> really a summer type meal.I was more just thinking the polished off and enjoyed part...
so of course she'd need the recipe now... :) Does sound like
Rachel's had a good influence on him... ;)
She has, and some of it has rubbed off on the kids too. Trouble
is, during the school year, she doesn't have much time for
So she'll just have to do it some weekend... :)
Probably so, and get her girls involved in helping her.
That would be a good idea... :)
Seems like something else is added almost every day too.
That's typical life for you.... ;)
Yes, but it makes planning interesting at times. Thought I had all of
next week free and then something got scheduled for basically all of Tuesday morning in Raleigh.
Time to punt... (G)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 07-12-18 19:33 <=-
Speaking of pickled beets, I have one of your canning
containers with screwtop lid ready to return to you (from
last year's picnic)... it's where I can see it so should
remember... ;)
OK, I'll probably pick it up at this year's picnic.
That's what I figured... likely the next time you'll be
around...
Yes, we couldn't get out to western NY last year when we
were in the Catskills.
And I don't think we'd finished the last of it yet last year anyway...
Really enjoyed it, did you now? (G) I'm glad you did.
I cooked some fresh beets as part of supper last night--boiled,
skinned, sliced and reheated. Then drained and added a bit of
butter blend and salt--yummy! They came from the farmer's
market.
So nice and fresh, too... :) Have you pickled any more yet...?
No, I'll have to check the inventory sheet. I think I've still got
some on the shelf. Just enjoying them fresh, this time of year.
They'll be available into the fall, won't they...? That's a
better time of year for putting things up if one can... ;)
It's going to be a busy fall but I'm not planning on doing any put ups this year. Just can't stay on my feet long enough with the knee the
way it is.
Sometimes order and have it delivered is a good option. More
and more places are getting into that now. I've seen that
there's a service that picks up an order from certain
restaurants in Raleigh and delivers--for a fee and within a
limited range. Don't know if they come up to WF.
We have Grubhub in our area... never used it though... seen
drivers picking up at various spots, however... We've rarely
done the order and have it delivered thing... maybe once or
twice in the whole time we've been here... :)
We don't even order pizza out. (G)
I remember having Chinese takeout delivered once... ;)
We delivered Fu's to you last year. (G)
making a potato salad (Penn Dutch type) and doing the clean up.
Taking it easy now so the knee won't growl at me later.
Good thinking... :) A lot of things I used to do standing up
in the kitchen, I now figure ways of doing seated at the
table... I can reach the stove from there, so that helps.... ;)
I can't, so it's on my feet for a while, then get off them for
a while. I'll have to pull out the stool to keep near the
stove/sink/prep area if the knee gets too bad.
Stools are handy, too... :)
Quite; I've had this one for some years now. Down side is that some
jobs are better done standing (e.g.--better angle for chopping) so it's
up and down a good bit.
Exactly... We keep getting a longer and longer list of good
places to go to eat... :)
Funny how that happens. Have you been back to the German deli
place since you took us a few years ago?
Come to think of it, we haven't... It's on the other side of
town from our usual haunts....
Seems to work that way for us as well. Much as we like the NC
State Farmer's Market Seafood Restaurant, it's not on our
usual path of travel so we don't get over there very often.
But, we should be near it next week so..............maybe?
Maybe... :)
No, we headed straight home (with a short stop at Sprouts) after the appointment. I made egg salad sandwiches for lunch instead.
during the school year, she doesn't have much time for
"fancy" cooking except on week ends. Summer is a bit better,
but it's not really a summer type meal.
So she'll just have to do it some weekend... :)
Probably so, and get her girls involved in helping her.
That would be a good idea... :)
Pass it down to another generation--it's one I grew up with, used it a
lot when the girls were younger.
Yes, but it makes planning interesting at times. Thought I
had all of next week free and then something got scheduled for
basically all of Tuesday morning in Raleigh.
Time to punt... (G)
Yes, because the Tuesday was changed to Thursday. Spent Tuesday
shopping for VBS stuff and a few groceries.
Yes, we couldn't get out to western NY last year when we
were in the Catskills.
And I don't think we'd finished the last of it yet last year anyway...
Really enjoyed it, did you now? (G) I'm glad you did.
Of course... :) As I recall, I ended up cutting up the last egg and
the last of the onions to add to something I was putting together..
just the right finishing touch, it was... :)
got RH>> some on the shelf. Just enjoying them fresh, this time of
year.
They'll be available into the fall, won't they...? That's a
better time of year for putting things up if one can... ;)
It's going to be a busy fall but I'm not planning on doing any put ups this year. Just can't stay on my feet long enough with the knee the
way it is.
There is that... Maybe if the shots help enough, you might change
your mind, but I can see not stressing things any more than one has
to... :)
drivers picking up at various spots, however... We've rarely
done the order and have it delivered thing... maybe once or
twice in the whole time we've been here... :)
We don't even order pizza out. (G)
I remember having Chinese takeout delivered once... ;)
We delivered Fu's to you last year. (G)
That you did, and very much appreciated it was.... :) But that's a special case.... ;)
making a potato salad (Penn Dutch type) and doing the clean up.
Taking it easy now so the knee won't growl at me later.
Good thinking... :) A lot of things I used to do standing up
in the kitchen, I now figure ways of doing seated at the
table... I can reach the stove from there, so that helps.... ;)
I can't, so it's on my feet for a while, then get off them for
a while. I'll have to pull out the stool to keep near the
stove/sink/prep area if the knee gets too bad.
Stools are handy, too... :)
Quite; I've had this one for some years now. Down side is that some
jobs are better done standing (e.g.--better angle for chopping) so it's
up and down a good bit.
Mommy had different height stools... one, she'd just sorta balance off
the edge of it, essentially still standing, but with a little
support...
town from our usual haunts....
Seems to work that way for us as well. Much as we like the NC
State Farmer's Market Seafood Restaurant, it's not on our
usual path of travel so we don't get over there very often.
But, we should be near it next week so..............maybe?
Maybe... :)
No, we headed straight home (with a short stop at Sprouts) after the appointment. I made egg salad sandwiches for lunch instead.
Oh, well.... another trip might be more conducive to stopping
there..... :)
during the school year, she doesn't have much time for
"fancy" cooking except on week ends. Summer is a bit better,
but it's not really a summer type meal.
So she'll just have to do it some weekend... :)
Probably so, and get her girls involved in helping her.
That would be a good idea... :)
Pass it down to another generation--it's one I grew up with, used it a
lot when the girls were younger.
Are we still talking about the Moroccan chicken recipe....?
Yes, but it makes planning interesting at times. Thought I
had all of next week free and then something got scheduled for
basically all of Tuesday morning in Raleigh.
Time to punt... (G)
Yes, because the Tuesday was changed to Thursday. Spent Tuesday
shopping for VBS stuff and a few groceries.
Good flexibility practice... (G)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 07-17-18 15:04 <=-
Yes, we couldn't get out to western NY last year when we
were in the Catskills.
And I don't think we'd finished the last of it yet last year
anyway...
Really enjoyed it, did you now? (G) I'm glad you did.
Of course... :) As I recall, I ended up cutting up the last
egg and the last of the onions to add to something I was
putting together.. just the right finishing touch, it was.. :)
The eggs are one project that I don't mind doing as the end results
are so yummy. (G)
got some on the shelf. Just enjoying them fresh, this time
of year.
They'll be available into the fall, won't they...? That's a
better time of year for putting things up if one can... ;)
It's going to be a busy fall but I'm not planning on doing any
put ups this year. Just can't stay on my feet long enough with
the knee the way it is.
There is that... Maybe if the shots help enough, you might
change your mind, but I can see not stressing things any more
than one has to... :)
Can't stress it for the first couple of days after each shot--no
more than 2 hours at a time on your feet for the first 48 hours.
I can't do that now as it hurts too much. By picnic time I will (hopefully) be doing better.
I can't, so it's on my feet for a while, then get off them for
a while. I'll have to pull out the stool to keep near the
stove/sink/prep area if the knee gets too bad.
Stools are handy, too... :)
Quite; I've had this one for some years now. Down side is that
some jobs are better done standing (e.g.--better angle for
chopping) so it's up and down a good bit.
Mommy had different height stools... one, she'd just sorta
balance off the edge of it, essentially still standing, but
with a little support...
I just have the one, and will probably start using it more.
Seems to work that way for us as well. Much as we like the NC
State Farmer's Market Seafood Restaurant, it's not on our
usual path of travel so we don't get over there very often.
But, we should be near it next week so..............maybe?
Maybe... :)
No, we headed straight home (with a short stop at Sprouts) after
the appointment. I made egg salad sandwiches for lunch instead.
Oh, well.... another trip might be more conducive to stopping
there..... :)
At some point, it will.
during the school year, she doesn't have much time for
"fancy" cooking except on week ends. Summer is a bit better,
but it's not really a summer type meal.
So she'll just have to do it some weekend... :)
Probably so, and get her girls involved in helping her.
That would be a good idea... :)
Pass it down to another generation--it's one I grew up with,
used it a lot when the girls were younger.
Are we still talking about the Moroccan chicken recipe....?
No, this is a cake recipe I grew up with, taught the girls how to make when they were young.
Yes, but it makes planning interesting at times. Thought I
had all of next week free and then something got scheduled for
basically all of Tuesday morning in Raleigh.
Time to punt... (G)
Yes, because the Tuesday was changed to Thursday. Spent Tuesday
shopping for VBS stuff and a few groceries.
Good flexibility practice... (G)
Has to be done sometimes.
Of course... :) As I recall, I ended up cutting up the last
egg and the last of the onions to add to something I was
putting together.. just the right finishing touch, it was.. :)
The eggs are one project that I don't mind doing as the end results
are so yummy. (G)
That they are... :)
It's going to be a busy fall but I'm not planning on doing any
put ups this year. Just can't stay on my feet long enough with
the knee the way it is.
There is that... Maybe if the shots help enough, you might
change your mind, but I can see not stressing things any more
than one has to... :)
Can't stress it for the first couple of days after each shot--no
more than 2 hours at a time on your feet for the first 48 hours.
I can't do that now as it hurts too much. By picnic time I will (hopefully) be doing better.
Hopefully.. :) I can't be on my feet that long straight as it is...
but I have other issues... :)
a while. I'll have to pull out the stool to keep near the
stove/sink/prep area if the knee gets too bad.
Stools are handy, too... :)
Quite; I've had this one for some years now. Down side is that
some jobs are better done standing (e.g.--better angle for
chopping) so it's up and down a good bit.
Mommy had different height stools... one, she'd just sorta
balance off the edge of it, essentially still standing, but
with a little support...
I just have the one, and will probably start using it more.
Sounds like a good idea... :) You might want to look for a stool that holds you at an about standing position, too... :)
Seems to work that way for us as well. Much as we like the NC
State Farmer's Market Seafood Restaurant, it's not on our
usual path of travel so we don't get over there very often.
But, we should be near it next week so..............maybe?
Maybe... :)
No, we headed straight home (with a short stop at Sprouts) after
the appointment. I made egg salad sandwiches for lunch instead.
Oh, well.... another trip might be more conducive to stopping
there..... :)
At some point, it will.
And you'll enjoy it all the more... ;)
Probably so, and get her girls involved in helping her.
That would be a good idea... :)
Pass it down to another generation--it's one I grew up with,
used it a lot when the girls were younger.
Are we still talking about the Moroccan chicken recipe....?
No, this is a cake recipe I grew up with, taught the girls how to make when they were young.
I thought your mind jumped a track there... ;) You hadn't actually mentioned cake, we'd been discussing sending her the Moroccan chicken recipe and then wondering how she'd actually be ableto acomplish mking it... :)
Yes, but it makes planning interesting at times. Thought I
had all of next week free and then something got scheduled for
basically all of Tuesday morning in Raleigh.
Time to punt... (G)
Yes, because the Tuesday was changed to Thursday. Spent Tuesday
shopping for VBS stuff and a few groceries.
Good flexibility practice... (G)
Has to be done sometimes.
Yup... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 07-30-18 15:14 <=-
Of course... :) As I recall, I ended up cutting up the last
egg and the last of the onions to add to something I was
putting together.. just the right finishing touch, it was.. :)
The eggs are one project that I don't mind doing as the end
results are so yummy. (G)
That they are... :)
Something I probably should do more often for us. (G)
It's going to be a busy fall but I'm not planning on doing any
put ups this year. Just can't stay on my feet long enough with
the knee the way it is.
There is that... Maybe if the shots help enough, you might
change your mind, but I can see not stressing things any more
than one has to... :)
Can't stress it for the first couple of days after each shot--no
more than 2 hours at a time on your feet for the first 48 hours.
I can't do that now as it hurts too much. By picnic time I will
(hopefully) be doing better.
Hopefully.. :) I can't be on my feet that long straight as it
is... but I have other issues... :)
But, a lot can be done while sittling down. (G) This brace is helping
some but I'm trying not to push the time on my feet.
Stools are handy, too... :)
Quite; I've had this one for some years now. Down side is that
some jobs are better done standing (e.g.--better angle for
chopping) so it's up and down a good bit.
Mommy had different height stools... one, she'd just sorta
balance off the edge of it, essentially still standing, but
with a little support...
I just have the one, and will probably start using it more.
Sounds like a good idea... :) You might want to look for a
stool that holds you at an about standing position, too... :)
Mine sort of does; I kind of sit/stand on the edge of it. Takes some
of the weight off the feet but gives me the better cutting leverage.
Seems to work that way for us as well. Much as we like the NC
State Farmer's Market Seafood Restaurant, it's not on our
usual path of travel so we don't get over there very often.
But, we should be near it next week so..............maybe?
Maybe... :)
No, we headed straight home (with a short stop at Sprouts) after
the appointment. I made egg salad sandwiches for lunch instead.
Oh, well.... another trip might be more conducive to stopping
there..... :)
At some point, it will.
And you'll enjoy it all the more... ;)
Thought about it after the quilt expo but I wanted something quieter
so we went elsewhere. Still had seafood tho.
Pass it down to another generation--it's one I grew up with,
used it a lot when the girls were younger.
Are we still talking about the Moroccan chicken recipe....?
No, this is a cake recipe I grew up with, taught the girls how
to make when they were young.
I thought your mind jumped a track there... ;) You hadn't
actually mentioned cake, we'd been discussing sending her the
Moroccan chicken recipe and then wondering how she'd actually
be able to acomplish making it... :)
Sorry, the last couple of weeks have scrambled my brain.
Yes, but it makes planning interesting at times. Thought I
had all of next week free and then something got scheduled for
basically all of Tuesday morning in Raleigh.
Time to punt... (G)
Yes, because the Tuesday was changed to Thursday. Spent Tuesday
shopping for VBS stuff and a few groceries.
Good flexibility practice... (G)
Has to be done sometimes.
Yup... ;)
And we got everything done, don't think anything major was left home.
Of course... :) As I recall, I ended up cutting up the last
egg and the last of the onions to add to something I was
putting together.. just the right finishing touch, it was.. :)
The eggs are one project that I don't mind doing as the end
results are so yummy. (G)
That they are... :)
Something I probably should do more often for us. (G)
Probably... just to keep them on hand... ;)
It's going to be a busy fall but I'm not planning on doing any
put ups this year. Just can't stay on my feet long enough with
the knee the way it is.
There is that... Maybe if the shots help enough, you might
change your mind, but I can see not stressing things any more
than one has to... :)
Can't stress it for the first couple of days after each shot--no
more than 2 hours at a time on your feet for the first 48 hours.
I can't do that now as it hurts too much. By picnic time I will
(hopefully) be doing better.
Hopefully.. :) I can't be on my feet that long straight as it
is... but I have other issues... :)
But, a lot can be done while sittling down. (G) This brace is helping
some but I'm trying not to push the time on my feet.
Just have to find a way to make things work sitting down... ;) Glad
the brace is helpful... :)
Stools are handy, too... :)
I just have the one, and will probably start using it more.
Sounds like a good idea... :) You might want to look for a
stool that holds you at an about standing position, too... :)
Mine sort of does; I kind of sit/stand on the edge of it. Takes some
of the weight off the feet but gives me the better cutting leverage.
Yup, that's what is needed... :) Get some weight off the feet, but
still have the leverage needed for cutting... :)
after RH>>> the appointment. I made egg salad sandwiches for lunch instead.Seems to work that way for us as well. Much as we like the NC
State Farmer's Market Seafood Restaurant, it's not on our
usual path of travel so we don't get over there very often.
But, we should be near it next week so..............maybe?
Maybe... :)
No, we headed straight home (with a short stop at Sprouts)
Oh, well.... another trip might be more conducive to stopping
there..... :)
At some point, it will.
And you'll enjoy it all the more... ;)
Thought about it after the quilt expo but I wanted something quieter
so we went elsewhere. Still had seafood tho.
That worked... and you'll get another chance at the NC State Farmer's Market one some time... :)
Pass it down to another generation--it's one I grew up with,
used it a lot when the girls were younger.
Are we still talking about the Moroccan chicken recipe....?
No, this is a cake recipe I grew up with, taught the girls how
to make when they were young.
I thought your mind jumped a track there... ;) You hadn't
actually mentioned cake, we'd been discussing sending her the
Moroccan chicken recipe and then wondering how she'd actually
be able to acomplish making it... :)
Sorry, the last couple of weeks have scrambled my brain.
Understood... :) Way too much going on... :)
And we got everything done, don't think anything major was left home.
Very good... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 08-05-18 16:22 <=-
The eggs are one project that I don't mind doing as the end
results are so yummy. (G)
That they are... :)
Something I probably should do more often for us. (G)
Probably... just to keep them on hand... ;)
Might do that when we get home. Had some home made pickled beets as
part of Sunday dinner today.
There is that... Maybe if the shots help enough, you might
change your mind, but I can see not stressing things any more
than one has to... :)
Can't stress it for the first couple of days after each shot--no
more than 2 hours at a time on your feet for the first 48 hours.
I can't do that now as it hurts too much. By picnic time I will
(hopefully) be doing better.
Hopefully.. :) I can't be on my feet that long straight as it
is... but I have other issues... :)
But, a lot can be done while sittling down. (G) This brace is
helping some but I'm trying not to push the time on my feet.
Just have to find a way to make things work sitting down... ;)
Glad the brace is helpful... :)
Main thing is to not push, and stay off the feet when I can.
Sounds like a good idea... :) You might want to look for a
stool that holds you at an about standing position, too... :)
Mine sort of does; I kind of sit/stand on the edge of it. Takes some
of the weight off the feet but gives me the better cutting leverage.
Yup, that's what is needed... :) Get some weight off the feet, but
still have the leverage needed for cutting... :)
Without pushing back and having the stool come out from under you.
Thought about it after the quilt expo but I wanted something
quieter so we went elsewhere. Still had seafood tho.
That worked... and you'll get another chance at the NC State
Farmer's Market one some time... :)
Doubt it'll go away any time soon. (G)
Pass it down to another generation--it's one I grew up with,
used it a lot when the girls were younger.
Are we still talking about the Moroccan chicken recipe....?
No, this is a cake recipe I grew up with, taught the girls how
to make when they were young.
I thought your mind jumped a track there... ;) You hadn't
actually mentioned cake, we'd been discussing sending her the
Moroccan chicken recipe and then wondering how she'd actually
be able to acomplish making it... :)
Sorry, the last couple of weeks have scrambled my brain.
Understood... :) Way too much going on... :)
Beginning to calm down now, in transition to home.
And we got everything done, don't think anything major was left home.
Very good... :)
Possibly because we packed the clothes and food at the last minute,
more so than some trips when the packing is stretched out.
The eggs are one project that I don't mind doing as the end
results are so yummy. (G)
That they are... :)
Something I probably should do more often for us. (G)
Probably... just to keep them on hand... ;)
Might do that when we get home. Had some home made pickled beets as
part of Sunday dinner today.
Sounds tasty... :)
48 hours. RH>>> I can't do that now as it hurts too much. By picnic
time I will
(hopefully) be doing better.
Hopefully.. :) I can't be on my feet that long straight as it
is... but I have other issues... :)
But, a lot can be done while sittling down. (G) This brace is
helping some but I'm trying not to push the time on my feet.
Just have to find a way to make things work sitting down... ;)
Glad the brace is helpful... :)
Main thing is to not push, and stay off the feet when I can.
Yup.
some RH>> of the weight off the feet but gives me the better cutting leverage. NB>> Yup, that's what is needed... :) Get some weight offSounds like a good idea... :) You might want to look for a
stool that holds you at an about standing position, too... :)
Mine sort of does; I kind of sit/stand on the edge of it. Takes
the feet, but NB>> still have the leverage needed for cutting... :)
Without pushing back and having the stool come out from under you.
That, too... ;)
Thought about it after the quilt expo but I wanted something
quieter so we went elsewhere. Still had seafood tho.
That worked... and you'll get another chance at the NC State
Farmer's Market one some time... :)
Doubt it'll go away any time soon. (G)
At least not the Market... and hopefully not the restaurant, either...
;)
Pass it down to another generation--it's one I grew up with,
used it a lot when the girls were younger.
Are we still talking about the Moroccan chicken recipe....?
No, this is a cake recipe I grew up with, taught the girls how
to make when they were young.
I thought your mind jumped a track there... ;) You hadn't
actually mentioned cake, we'd been discussing sending her the
Moroccan chicken recipe and then wondering how she'd actually
be able to acomplish making it... :)
Sorry, the last couple of weeks have scrambled my brain.
Understood... :) Way too much going on... :)
Beginning to calm down now, in transition to home.
That's a good thing... :)
And we got everything done, don't think anything major was left home. NB>> Very good... :)
Possibly because we packed the clothes and food at the last minute,
more so than some trips when the packing is stretched out.
Either way, things can tend to be left behind... ;) I ended up
leaving behind a couple of rather important things, even though I was doing the packing all at the same time just before leaving.... at
least they were survivable, if a bit inconvenient... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 08-13-18 16:11 <=-
The eggs are one project that I don't mind doing as the end
results are so yummy. (G)
That they are... :)
Something I probably should do more often for us. (G)
Probably... just to keep them on hand... ;)
Might do that when we get home. Had some home made pickled
beets as part of Sunday dinner today.
Sounds tasty... :)
They were; the beets were home grown and then pickled. Brought home
some home made dill pickles.
Hopefully.. :) I can't be on my feet that long straight as it
is... but I have other issues... :)
But, a lot can be done while sittling down. (G) This brace is
helping some but I'm trying not to push the time on my feet.
Just have to find a way to make things work sitting down... ;)
Glad the brace is helpful... :)
Main thing is to not push, and stay off the feet when I can.
Yup.
Easier said than done most of the time.
Mine sort of does; I kind of sit/stand on the edge of it. Takes
some of the weight off the feet but gives me the better cutting
leverage.
Yup, that's what is needed... :) Get some weight off
the feet, but still have the leverage needed for cutting... :)
Without pushing back and having the stool come out from under you.
That, too... ;)
That could be rather painful so I'll be very careful of how I
sit/stand.
Thought about it after the quilt expo but I wanted something
quieter so we went elsewhere. Still had seafood tho.
That worked... and you'll get another chance at the NC State
Farmer's Market one some time... :)
Doubt it'll go away any time soon. (G)
At least not the Market... and hopefully not the restaurant,
either... ;)
Don't know when they started but every time we've been there, they've
been very busy. Even times you wouldn't expect much of a crowd, always
a bit of a challenge to find a couple of seats.
Beginning to calm down now, in transition to home.
That's a good thing... :)
Yes, but I'm now trying to do some planning for the next trip.
And we got everything done, don't think anything major was left
home.
Very good... :)
Possibly because we packed the clothes and food at the last minute,
more so than some trips when the packing is stretched out.
Either way, things can tend to be left behind... ;) I ended up
leaving behind a couple of rather important things, even though I
was doing the packing all at the same time just before leaving....
at least they were survivable, if a bit inconvenient... ;)
Richard couldn't run them out to you or they weren't as vital as originally thought?
Might do that when we get home. Had some home made pickled
beets as part of Sunday dinner today.
Sounds tasty... :)
They were; the beets were home grown and then pickled. Brought home
some home made dill pickles.
Someone else's home made...?
Just have to find a way to make things work sitting down... ;)
Glad the brace is helpful... :)
Main thing is to not push, and stay off the feet when I can.
Yup.
Easier said than done most of the time.
Just have to pay attention and make the effort... :)
you. NB>> That, too... ;)leverage.
Yup, that's what is needed... :) Get some weight off
the feet, but still have the leverage needed for cutting... :)
Without pushing back and having the stool come out from under
That could be rather painful so I'll be very careful of how I
sit/stand.
Exactly.
Thought about it after the quilt expo but I wanted something
quieter so we went elsewhere. Still had seafood tho.
That worked... and you'll get another chance at the NC State
Farmer's Market one some time... :)
Doubt it'll go away any time soon. (G)
At least not the Market... and hopefully not the restaurant,
either... ;)
Don't know when they started but every time we've been there, they've
been very busy. Even times you wouldn't expect much of a crowd, always
a bit of a challenge to find a couple of seats.
That does sound promising... ;)
Beginning to calm down now, in transition to home.
That's a good thing... :)
Yes, but I'm now trying to do some planning for the next trip.
Always something going on... (G)
minute, RH>> more so than some trips when the packing is stretched
out.
I NB>> was doing the packing all at the same time just beforeEither way, things can tend to be left behind... ;) I ended up
leaving behind a couple of rather important things, even though
leaving.... NB>> at least they were survivable, if a bit
inconvenient... ;)
Richard couldn't run them out to you or they weren't as vital as originally thought?
I was 2 hours away, after all... one direction... They were vital, but
I figured out work-arounds... One was the dipper pan I would use to
pour
boiling water over the dishes to wash/rinse them... I ended up just
using one of the Dixie plastic bowls as a dipper of sorts... He
wasn't going to be coming until the last day anyway, and then ended up
not
making it because the weather back home had been too hot and humid for him, and he wasn't up to the drive....
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 08-17-18 20:22 <=-
Might do that when we get home. Had some home made pickled
beets as part of Sunday dinner today.
Sounds tasty... :)
They were; the beets were home grown and then pickled. Brought
home some home made dill pickles.
Someone else's home made...?
Yes, I couldn't have made them in the time we were there.
Just have to find a way to make things work sitting down... ;)
Glad the brace is helpful... :)
Main thing is to not push, and stay off the feet when I can.
Yup.
Easier said than done most of the time.
Just have to pay attention and make the effort... :)
I'm trying. Today was last of the 48 hours not on the feet more than
an hour or so after injection. No, I didn't try to see if I could.....I was off my feet more than I was on them but had a few 20 minute or more stretches while working on meals, laundry, etc.
leverage.
Yup, that's what is needed... :) Get some weight off
the feet, but still have the leverage needed for cutting... :)
Without pushing back and having the stool come out from under
you.
That, too... ;)
That could be rather painful so I'll be very careful of how I
sit/stand.
Exactly.
So I've not grabbed the stool yet, been doing short on the feet tasks instead.
That worked... and you'll get another chance at the NC State
Farmer's Market one some time... :)
Doubt it'll go away any time soon. (G)
At least not the Market... and hopefully not the restaurant,
either... ;)
Don't know when they started but every time we've been there,
they've been very busy. Even times you wouldn't expect much of
a crowd, always a bit of a challenge to find a couple of seats.
That does sound promising... ;)
Might be worth a trip if we have a southern picnic at some point.
Beginning to calm down now, in transition to home.
That's a good thing... :)
Yes, but I'm now trying to do some planning for the next trip.
Always something going on... (G)
As my mom liked to say, "immer etwas" (always something).
Either way, things can tend to be left behind... ;) I ended up
leaving behind a couple of rather important things, even though
I was doing the packing all at the same time just before
leaving.... at least they were survivable, if a bit
inconvenient... ;)
Richard couldn't run them out to you or they weren't as vital as
originally thought?
I was 2 hours away, after all... one direction... They were vital,
but I figured out work-arounds... One was the dipper pan I would
use to pour boiling water over the dishes to wash/rinse them... I
ended up just using one of the Dixie plastic bowls as a dipper of
sorts... He wasn't going to be coming until the last day anyway,
and then ended up not making it because the weather back home had
been too hot and humid for him, and he wasn't up to the drive....
At least you were able to work around the problems. Hopefully the
weather has broken and Richard is feeling more up to things now.
Sounds tasty... :)
They were; the beets were home grown and then pickled. Brought
home some home made dill pickles.
Someone else's home made...?
Yes, I couldn't have made them in the time we were there.
Wasn't sure if you'd obtained them there, or brought them up with...
;)
Easier said than done most of the time.
Just have to pay attention and make the effort... :)
I'm trying. Today was last of the 48 hours not on the feet more than
an hour or so after injection. No, I didn't try to see if I could.....I was off my feet more than I was on them but had a few 20 minute or more stretches while working on meals, laundry, etc.
Probably sufficient of a test of your ability to stay on your feet...
and no need to push things anyway.... :)
That could be rather painful so I'll be very careful of how I
sit/stand.
Exactly.
So I've not grabbed the stool yet, been doing short on the feet tasks instead.
Might want to intersperse some stool time... might as well practice
the technique... (G)
At least not the Market... and hopefully not the restaurant,
either... ;)
Don't know when they started but every time we've been there,
they've been very busy. Even times you wouldn't expect much of
a crowd, always a bit of a challenge to find a couple of seats.
That does sound promising... ;)
Might be worth a trip if we have a southern picnic at some point.
Sounds like a worthy thought... :)
Yes, but I'm now trying to do some planning for the next trip.
Always something going on... (G)
As my mom liked to say, "immer etwas" (always something).
Indeed... and yes, I recognize the German saying... ;)
vital, NB>> but I figured out work-arounds... One was the dipper pan
I would
I NB>> ended up just using one of the Dixie plastic bowls as a dipperuse to pour boiling water over the dishes to wash/rinse them...
of NB>> sorts... He wasn't going to be coming until the last day
anyway, NB>> and then ended up not making it because the weather back home had NB>> been too hot and humid for him, and he wasn't up to the drive....
At least you were able to work around the problems. Hopefully the
weather has broken and Richard is feeling more up to things now.
Yup... The weather has broken somewhat... still there's been more
humidity than he's really ok with, but he's been doing much better in general... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 08-23-18 16:39 <=-
They were; the beets were home grown and then pickled. Brought
home some home made dill pickles.
Someone else's home made...?
Yes, I couldn't have made them in the time we were there.
Wasn't sure if you'd obtained them there, or brought them up
with... ;)
No, I've not made dill pickles (or bread and butter) in quite a few
years. This family makes gallons of dill every year, not sure about
the b&b.
Today was last of the 48 hours not on the feet more than an
hour or so after injection. No, I didn't try to see if I could...
I was off my feet more than I was on them but had a few 20 minute
or more stretches while working on meals, laundry, etc.
Probably sufficient of a test of your ability to stay on your
feet... and no need to push things anyway.... :)
I've had the 2nd shot now and am halfway thru the restriction time.
Trying to be off my feet less, nothing super urgent that needs tending
to today.
Also had my eyes dialated earlier this afternoon so can't do
much of anything until they're fully clear. (I'll probably be talking
with my regular eye doctor later this fall about doing the cataracts.)
So I've not grabbed the stool yet, been doing short on the feet
tasks instead.
Might want to intersperse some stool time... might as well
practice the technique... (G)
Probably so, actually.
At least not the Market... and hopefully not the restaurant,
either... ;)
Don't know when they started but every time we've been there,
they've been very busy. Even times you wouldn't expect much of
a crowd, always a bit of a challenge to find a couple of seats.
That does sound promising... ;)
Might be worth a trip if we have a southern picnic at some point.
Sounds like a worthy thought... :)
And a trip to the WF farmer's market.
but I figured out work-arounds... One was the dipper pan I would
use to pour boiling water over the dishes to wash/rinse them...
I ended up just using one of the Dixie plastic bowls as a dipper
of sorts... He wasn't going to be coming until the last day
anyway, and then ended up not making it because the weather back
home had been too hot and humid for him, and he wasn't up to the
drive....
At least you were able to work around the problems. Hopefully the
weather has broken and Richard is feeling more up to things now.
Yup... The weather has broken somewhat... still there's been more
humidity than he's really ok with, but he's been doing much better
in general... :)
We had a front come thru last night--today's high was 81, low
predicted of 55. Supposed to be about the same tomorrow, then Saturday
in the mid 80s and inch back to the upper 80s, maybe 91 next week. Low humidity the next couple of days, makes it feel like fall isn't too far away.
They were; the beets were home grown and then pickled. Brought
home some home made dill pickles.
Someone else's home made...?
Yes, I couldn't have made them in the time we were there.
Wasn't sure if you'd obtained them there, or brought them up
with... ;)
No, I've not made dill pickles (or bread and butter) in quite a few
years. This family makes gallons of dill every year, not sure about
the b&b.
Did you trade them some beets....? ;)
could... RH>> I was off my feet more than I was on them but had a fewToday was last of the 48 hours not on the feet more than an
hour or so after injection. No, I didn't try to see if I
20 minute RH>> or more stretches while working on meals, laundry,
etc.
Probably sufficient of a test of your ability to stay on your
feet... and no need to push things anyway.... :)
I've had the 2nd shot now and am halfway thru the restriction time.
Trying to be off my feet less, nothing super urgent that needs tending
to today.
Are you seeing any benefit from the shots yet...?
Also had my eyes dialated earlier this afternoon so can't do
much of anything until they're fully clear. (I'll probably be talking
with my regular eye doctor later this fall about doing the cataracts.)
If the cataracts are ripe, it's probably a good thing to get done, as
long as there aren't other factors complicating things... :)
So I've not grabbed the stool yet, been doing short on the feet
tasks instead.
Might want to intersperse some stool time... might as well
practice the technique... (G)
Probably so, actually.
I'd think it useful, anyway... :)
point. NB>> Sounds like a worthy thought... :)At least not the Market... and hopefully not the restaurant,
either... ;)
Don't know when they started but every time we've been there,
they've been very busy. Even times you wouldn't expect much of
a crowd, always a bit of a challenge to find a couple of seats.
That does sound promising... ;)
Might be worth a trip if we have a southern picnic at some
And a trip to the WF farmer's market.
That, too... :)
back NB>>> home had been too hot and humid for him, and he wasn't upanyway, and then ended up not making it because the weather
to the NB>>> drive....
the RH>> weather has broken and Richard is feeling more up to thingsAt least you were able to work around the problems. Hopefully
now.
more NB>> humidity than he's really ok with, but he's been doing much better NB>> in general... :)Yup... The weather has broken somewhat... still there's been
We had a front come thru last night--today's high was 81, low
predicted of 55. Supposed to be about the same tomorrow, then Saturday
in the mid 80s and inch back to the upper 80s, maybe 91 next week. Low humidity the next couple of days, makes it feel like fall isn't too far away.
We're having a nastyish stretch right now, heat advisory that started
at noon today and is going at least to 8pm tomorrow... with highs in
the
high 80s and low 90s and heat indexes above that with the humidity... supposed to break overnight Wednesday and be back to the mid/upper 70s
on Thursday... So far, Richard seems to be holding up pretty well, though.... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 08-28-18 14:50 <=-
They were; the beets were home grown and then pickled. Brought
home some home made dill pickles.
Someone else's home made...?
Yes, I couldn't have made them in the time we were there.
Wasn't sure if you'd obtained them there, or brought them up
with... ;)
No, I've not made dill pickles (or bread and butter) in quite
a few years. This family makes gallons of dill every year, not
sure about the b&b.
Did you trade them some beets....? ;)
No, they do beets also. They also do peaches, sauerkraut and a bunch
more stuff.
Today was last of the 48 hours not on the feet more than an
hour or so after injection. No, I didn't try to see if I
could... I was off my feet more than I was on them but had a few
20 minute or more stretches while working on meals, laundry,
etc.
Probably sufficient of a test of your ability to stay on your
feet... and no need to push things anyway.... :)
I've had the 2nd shot now and am halfway thru the restriction
time. Trying to be off my feet less, nothing super urgent that
needs tending to today.
Are you seeing any benefit from the shots yet...?
Sometimes I think so, other times I'm not sure. Depends on what I'm
doing, how long I'm on my feet, etc.
Also had my eyes dialated earlier this afternoon so can't do
much of anything until they're fully clear. (I'll probably be
talking with my regular eye doctor later this fall about doing
the cataracts.)
If the cataracts are ripe, it's probably a good thing to get done,
as long as there aren't other factors complicating things... :)
That's the intention.
So I've not grabbed the stool yet, been doing short on the feet
tasks instead.
Might want to intersperse some stool time... might as well
practice the technique... (G)
Probably so, actually.
I'd think it useful, anyway... :)
Just have to get the right mind set--"grab the stool"!
BTW, does your
sister have a baking stone in her oven? Steve is debating doing a sourdough bread. If she doesn't, no big deal but rather than
schlepping ours to find out she has one, it's easier to ask first.
Yup... The weather has broken somewhat... still there's been
more humidity than he's really ok with, but he's been doing much
better in general... :)
We had a front come thru last night--today's high was 81, low
predicted of 55. Supposed to be about the same tomorrow, then
Saturday in the mid 80s and inch back to the upper 80s, maybe 91
next week. Low humidity the next couple of days, makes it feel
like fall isn't too far away.
We're having a nastyish stretch right now, heat advisory that
started at noon today and is going at least to 8pm tomorrow...
with highs in the high 80s and low 90s and heat indexes above that
with the humidity... supposed to break overnight Wednesday and be
back to the mid/upper 70s on Thursday... So far, Richard seems to
be holding up pretty well, though.... :)
We're in the midst of another hot/humid spell also, with a projected
late week break. Not fun, makes me appreciate the central air conditioning.
No, I've not made dill pickles (or bread and butter) in quite
a few years. This family makes gallons of dill every year, not
sure about the b&b.
Did you trade them some beets....? ;)
No, they do beets also. They also do peaches, sauerkraut and a bunch
more stuff.
Heavy-duty putters-up, I see.... ;)
I've had the 2nd shot now and am halfway thru the restriction
time. Trying to be off my feet less, nothing super urgent that
needs tending to today.
Are you seeing any benefit from the shots yet...?
Sometimes I think so, other times I'm not sure. Depends on what I'm
doing, how long I'm on my feet, etc.
Still can't do what you used to, eh...? Is it at least letting you
stay on your feet longer than you might have been able to without
them... or is it still too soon to tell that....
done, NB>> as long as there aren't other factors complicatingAlso had my eyes dialated earlier this afternoon so can't do
much of anything until they're fully clear. (I'll probably be
talking with my regular eye doctor later this fall about doing
the cataracts.)
If the cataracts are ripe, it's probably a good thing to get
things... :)
That's the intention.
And your doctor should have a good sense for that...
So I've not grabbed the stool yet, been doing short on the feet
tasks instead.
Might want to intersperse some stool time... might as well
practice the technique... (G)
Probably so, actually.
I'd think it useful, anyway... :)
Just have to get the right mind set--"grab the stool"!
Yup... :)
BTW, does your
sister have a baking stone in her oven? Steve is debating doing a sourdough bread. If she doesn't, no big deal but rather than
schlepping ours to find out she has one, it's easier to ask first.
I asked her, she says no... so I guess you'll need to schlep yours...
that NB>> with the humidity... supposed to break overnight Wednesdaystarted at noon today and is going at least to 8pm tomorrow...
with highs in the high 80s and low 90s and heat indexes above
and be NB>> back to the mid/upper 70s on Thursday... So far, Richard seems to NB>> be holding up pretty well, though.... :)
We're in the midst of another hot/humid spell also, with a projected
late week break. Not fun, makes me appreciate the central air conditioning.
Today the heat wave broke... we survived... ;) The high today was actually only about 67... it felt heavenly... ;) And the house is in
the process of cooling off... we don't have any A/C except for my
car... Tonight the low should be in the 50s, but then the temps start
to climb again by Saturday... ;(
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 08-31-18 15:31 <=-
No, I've not made dill pickles (or bread and butter) in quite
a few years. This family makes gallons of dill every year, not
sure about the b&b.
Did you trade them some beets....? ;)
No, they do beets also. They also do peaches, sauerkraut and a
bunch more stuff.
Heavy-duty putters-up, I see.... ;)
Very much so! Their daughters do likewise with other produce; I guess
they trade off--some of your corn for my sauerkraut sort of deal.
Keeps everybody supplied with good eating, even in the winter.
I've had the 2nd shot now and am halfway thru the restriction
time. Trying to be off my feet less, nothing super urgent that
needs tending to today.
Are you seeing any benefit from the shots yet...?
Sometimes I think so, other times I'm not sure. Depends on what
I'm doing, how long I'm on my feet, etc.
Still can't do what you used to, eh...? Is it at least letting you
stay on your feet longer than you might have been able to without
them... or is it still too soon to tell that....
Too soon to really know. I've got a follow up scheduled for October
31; by then I should know how much of a help or not the shots have
been.
Also had my eyes dialated earlier this afternoon so can't do
much of anything until they're fully clear. (I'll probably be
talking with my regular eye doctor later this fall about doing
the cataracts.)
If the cataracts are ripe, it's probably a good thing to get
done, as long as there aren't other factors complicating
things... :)
That's the intention.
And your doctor should have a good sense for that...
Last year he said that they were ready to go any time; I half think he
was a bit surprised when I said that I wanted to check with the
retinal specialist first. Got a new perscription which was a help when
the old frames gave out in February; I got new glasses.
Might want to intersperse some stool time... might as well
practice the technique... (G)
Probably so, actually.
I'd think it useful, anyway... :)
Just have to get the right mind set--"grab the stool"!
Yup... :)
So far, keeping tasks to short times on the feet so haven't needed the stool.
BTW, does your sister have a baking stone in her oven? Steve
is debating doing a sourdough bread. If she doesn't, no big
deal but rather than schlepping ours to find out she has one,
it's easier to ask first.
I asked her, she says no... so I guess you'll need to schlep yours...
OK, passed the word on to Steve. Can you e-mail me her address; it has scrolled off my past mail?
Today the heat wave broke... we survived... ;) The high today was
actually only about 67... it felt heavenly... ;) And the house is in
the process of cooling off... we don't have any A/C except for my
car... Tonight the low should be in the 50s, but then the temps start
to climb again by Saturday... ;(
We're still in the upper 80s/low 90s. Had some rain last night but not enough to break the heat. Hopefully by the time we get back from NY
things will start cooling down more--without any tropical
disturbances.
a few years. This family makes gallons of dill every year, not
sure about the b&b.
Did you trade them some beets....? ;)
No, they do beets also. They also do peaches, sauerkraut and a
bunch more stuff.
Heavy-duty putters-up, I see.... ;)
Very much so! Their daughters do likewise with other produce; I guess
they trade off--some of your corn for my sauerkraut sort of deal.
Keeps everybody supplied with good eating, even in the winter.
Very provident... :) And a nice system... :)
you NB>> stay on your feet longer than you might have been able to without NB>> them... or is it still too soon to tell that....I've had the 2nd shot now and am halfway thru the restriction
time. Trying to be off my feet less, nothing super urgent that
needs tending to today.
Are you seeing any benefit from the shots yet...?
Sometimes I think so, other times I'm not sure. Depends on what
I'm doing, how long I'm on my feet, etc.
Still can't do what you used to, eh...? Is it at least letting
Too soon to really know. I've got a follow up scheduled for October
31; by then I should know how much of a help or not the shots have
been.
That makes sense. :)
Also had my eyes dialated earlier this afternoon so can't do
much of anything until they're fully clear. (I'll probably be
talking with my regular eye doctor later this fall about doing
the cataracts.)
If the cataracts are ripe, it's probably a good thing to get
done, as long as there aren't other factors complicating
things... :)
That's the intention.
And your doctor should have a good sense for that...
Last year he said that they were ready to go any time; I half think he
was a bit surprised when I said that I wanted to check with the
retinal specialist first. Got a new perscription which was a help when
the old frames gave out in February; I got new glasses.
So the retinal specialist thinks you're ok to go for the cataract surgeries now....?
Just have to get the right mind set--"grab the stool"!
Yup... :)
So far, keeping tasks to short times on the feet so haven't needed the stool.
Just need to keep it handy for when a task stretches longer than
expected, I guess... ;)
BTW, does your sister have a baking stone in her oven? Steve
is debating doing a sourdough bread. If she doesn't, no big
deal but rather than schlepping ours to find out she has one,
it's easier to ask first.
I asked her, she says no... so I guess you'll need to schlep yours...
OK, passed the word on to Steve. Can you e-mail me her address; it has scrolled off my past mail?
Did better than that, just posted an update including it a day or so ago... ;) BTW, she says to spell out "Road" in your GPS (County Road
40) to make it less likely it will send you to the barn at the top of
the hill... ;)
was NB>> actually only about 67... it felt heavenly... ;) And theToday the heat wave broke... we survived... ;) The high today
house is in NB>> the process of cooling off... we don't have any A/C except for my NB>> car... Tonight the low should be in the 50s, but
then the temps start NB>> to climb again by Saturday... ;(
We're still in the upper 80s/low 90s. Had some rain last night but not enough to break the heat. Hopefully by the time we get back from NY
things will start cooling down more--without any tropical
disturbances.
Yeah... ours climbed back into a heat wave again... good news is that
it will break on Thursday, and then the highs will be pleasantly in
the 70s for the whole picnic weekend, without much rain in the
forecast, either.
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