hello everyone! I'm done with my work day. about to start some dinner, take a shower, then sit and rest! "My dogs are barking". anyone every heard that old saying?
Cricket
Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it. ~Russel Baker
I can't tell you enough how delighted I really was to come home from dialysis just before 5 PM and still have it light outside! YAY! spring is coming, it really is!!!
Fernie anyone can open a new CH. We're glad to have you here to open one!
My tummy is bad tonight, so I'm having tea & toast for dinner.
Merme
We were given two hands to hold, two eyes to see, two ears to listen & two legs to walk. But why were we given only one heart? The other heart was given to another for us to find.
so, everyone, tomorrow when you see mark, get him to look at this coffee house and the last one and tell me what's wrong with them he just thinks he keeps the mods on their toes
but i didn't delete tina, i moved them in here! so he gets to see they are here with a "gotcha" attached to them. one of the mod perks. look back. it didn't even mess up how the coffeehouse read!
Sheri, I don't know when I'll know about hte job. It isn't even advertised yet. I have a friend who knew about it early so I was able to get in and get my application in first. I don't know when it closes yet as they are hireing 2 new people. So, anyone trust me to deice their airplane????????
Ok Jiffy I guess you're safe from me. It'll be an interesting job tho. It's a small airport with only 2 commuter airlines that come in. So the job entails baggage handling, reservations, ticketing, deicing and other fun stuff having to do with safety for the bigger one. No fueling tho. Anyway it's a job and that is getting kind of rare these days! I have been trying to get something for the past 2 years after the bean barn lost their contract with trader joes and went out of business.
I am heading out, I have a meeting to attend. See you all tomorrow!
Yes, Fernie, I would trust you to de-ice a plane I was going to ride. I assume the job comes with training if you don't already know how? I also assume that as a brand new employee you won't be solely responsible to de-ice an entire airport, right? So, it seems safe enough to me!
Jiffy, I think ANYONE would have trouble getting anything over on you as hostess!
Merme
We were given two hands to hold, two eyes to see, two ears to listen & two legs to walk. But why were we given only one heart? The other heart was given to another for us to find.
i'm not much here tonight, mostly short answers, and thank goodness for cut and paste and quotes!
I'm sorta in and out also, Jiffy!
Merme
We were given two hands to hold, two eyes to see, two ears to listen & two legs to walk. But why were we given only one heart? The other heart was given to another for us to find.
I'm just popping in to say good night. my belly is full, and I am tired. the weather is really nice tonight - upper 60's, I'm thinking. I'm airing out the house some before bed. tomorrow we are in for one more warm day, then it will be cold cold and rainy. I am soaking up this warmth while it last! night night!
Cricket
Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it. ~Russel Baker
Evening, It's cold here .. 5* right now and it's only been up to 11* today...got a little snow- about and inch or so but supposed to stay cold for the next couple days... I got a kick out of what you did Jiffy .... keep Mark on his toes for sure... nothing gets over on you! We had a quiet day- had the boys for a little while- Carrie had a short day today... Joe did the school running, I have been cleaning out the pantry and freezer .. using up the stuff that was in there and getting ready to fill it up again, found some chili I had in there and made a batch of cornbread to go with - hit the spot this cold night... Joe built a fire too and we have the humidifier and the fountain going so it doesn't get to dry in here... Fernie good luck getting the new job... hopeing to hear my sis found one too- her company laid her off right after Christmas... she is getting assistance now and food stamps ... unemployment too I gues so she is probably doing better than when she worked. Well off to clean up my kitchen.... have a good evening all. Nana
Nana I am shivering just reading about your cold weather!
They say tomorrow night we are in for another storm & another blast of artic air. YAY, us!
You are the second person who has mentioned chili to me today. It sounds so good! I am thinking Maxi and I will have to make some this weekend. We haven't had it in a long time.
Last weekend I forgot to shop for anything to drink... Maxi arrived and there was no bottled water, juice, soda, drink mix or anything! Just my coffee grinds! I don't know how I let that happen!!
I gotta stock up for this week. Can't have my kid running about withered and parched!
Merme
We were given two hands to hold, two eyes to see, two ears to listen & two legs to walk. But why were we given only one heart? The other heart was given to another for us to find.
Wakey Wakey everybody! Yoo hoo! Anyone have their nose out from under the blankies yet?
I've got the coffee hot and waiting....
We were given two hands to hold, two eyes to see, two ears to listen & two legs to walk. But why were we given only one heart? The other heart was given to another for us to find.
morning people, we are getting an ice storm all day today started last night and on into to day and tomorrow. The trees are covered, they look so pretty, but cold
I try to take one day at a time -- but sometimes several days attack me at once. -Jennifer Unlimited- Yard Update -April 2012
Good Morning all.--merme pass a cup of coffee if there is any left please...
I have been up since 6 am.--I have been watching the news to see if my DD had to go to work today (school). she does not thankfully. it is cold, snowy, and we have an underlying layer of ice.---Then this afternoon they are predicting another 3-4 inches of snow---burrrrrrr.
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Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....
Good Morning, Belinda. So sorry about your heavy ice warning.--and yes mine is not as bad--there is only an inch or so of ice arouind here--& it sounds like IDOT has a handle on it-(well so far)---Do you have to go out today?/ Did they call off Ashley's school???
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Our incoming bad weather is supposed to be just a foot of snow. I've heard that they've had ice further south of us, though. I'm hoping we avoid the ice because it is so destructive & is what typically shuts down the power. Snow we can manage okay.
I'm sorry to hear of your ice!
My girl called off again today... after taking all of last week off! So the supervisor came and filled in for her again. She said they are going to have to get someone more reliable for my case because this girl calls off more often than she shows up. She is a nice person and works hard when she is here & I hate to lose her, but I need someone who is also reliable.
Merme
We were given two hands to hold, two eyes to see, two ears to listen & two legs to walk. But why were we given only one heart? The other heart was given to another for us to find.
Is she young or older with children maybe? Sounds like she has a situation that she needs to take care of before taking a full time job. I'm glad her supervisor was able to fill in. Are these workers nurses or nursing assistants or what?
Morning all, It is cold again today- -6* right now.... I was up early but not cause I wanted to be-- just could not sleep very well... Carrie brought me the boys to feed while she took Joseph to school... so fed them pancakes and eggs.. orange juice- now I need to make a new batch of pancakes and waffles to last the next couple of weeks for them... they are getting so much bigger takes more to fill them up now. I really need to do some house cleaning today- vacuuming and such... but think I will try to take a nap first... am not really ready to be awake right now.... Have a good day all.... back later when I wake up a little more. Nana
Hi and bye Nana! See you when you get up next time!
Sheri ~ my girls are certified at a higher level than a CNA but they are not nurses. The one I have now is in her early 40's, divorced, with two kids around Maxi's age.
Merme
We were given two hands to hold, two eyes to see, two ears to listen & two legs to walk. But why were we given only one heart? The other heart was given to another for us to find.
Something stupid is going on with my computer today. Every time I post I get thrown off not just this site, but my home page closes as well & then reopens. I'm going to reboot. See you all later!
Merme
We were given two hands to hold, two eyes to see, two ears to listen & two legs to walk. But why were we given only one heart? The other heart was given to another for us to find.
HEY! I just made a really terrific tuna salad sandwich w/ lettuce on toast. I'm all out of tomatoes. But I've got plenty if anyone is hungry for some tasty lunch and doesn't mind visiting Maine to get it!!
Bring your boots 'coz we have snow on the way.
Merme
We were given two hands to hold, two eyes to see, two ears to listen & two legs to walk. But why were we given only one heart? The other heart was given to another for us to find.
I use whichever I have on hand, Sheri! Today was sweet pickles. Last time was dill.
Carol Jean, I always have enough for you! Shall I have someone make sure the path to my front door is clear so you can get in?
Merme *getting the bigger coffee pot out*
We were given two hands to hold, two eyes to see, two ears to listen & two legs to walk. But why were we given only one heart? The other heart was given to another for us to find.
There will be OCEANS of coffee available the day you arrive, Carol Jean! We'll have far too much to talk about to take time out to run to the store for more!
Merme *planning a huge gab fest*
We were given two hands to hold, two eyes to see, two ears to listen & two legs to walk. But why were we given only one heart? The other heart was given to another for us to find.
Sorry I was gone for a while. I've been having trouble w/ the computer all morning and then realized I was having problems because of lack of disc space, so I just used the clean up tool and hopefully things will be running smoother now.
My girl's supervisor came back this afternoon to run some errands for me before the storm hits, just in case no one can come tomorrow morning before I leave. We had to wait until a deposit cleared my account to make sure I was funded. It was really nice of her to come back like that! She was hoping I'd go with her so we could run around town together as a nice outing for me, but I have other appointments today both here at the house & via the phone that I can't miss. Too bad... I would have liked the chance to run away for a bit!
Merme
We were given two hands to hold, two eyes to see, two ears to listen & two legs to walk. But why were we given only one heart? The other heart was given to another for us to find.
Hello, I am back. Tests came out good today and we got both today's and tomorrow's visits in all in one day. So I should be able to go to work tomorrow after I take Ted to school. I hope the chill moves out before the new day begins though. We all ate lunch and now a nap is sounding really good.
~Tina
Drama Free Zone. What every gardener loves the most, Begins and ends in rich compost. (Tina)
Yes, Carol. The supervisor ran to the pharmacy and the grocery for me. So I am all set if no one can come tomorrow before I go to dialysis.
A nice thing is she told me about two specials our store was having for meat & chicken so I was able to take advantage of the savings & get extra things I hadn't planned on.
She also bought me some Ruby Red Grapefruit. I hate spending 95 cents a piece for them, but I love them so much! We didn't buy many, but I am happy.
Merme
We were given two hands to hold, two eyes to see, two ears to listen & two legs to walk. But why were we given only one heart? The other heart was given to another for us to find.
Hey everybody. I spoke to Mommy a little while ago. Her phone and internet are out right now. She borrowed somebody's phone to call me. All is well here and there with her. We have a ton of snow and ice now. I don't think it's started doing anything where she is yet.
Rachel
(the new and improved Mrs. rachelc)
If you never have you should. These things are fun and fun is good.
Thanks, Rachel! I've been wondering about your mom today.
My last appointment for the day just ended. I am looking forward to some dinner, a shower, a chat with my son on the phone, and then an easy evening. I seem to have been pushing myself hard lately & feel the need of some down time.
Merme
We were given two hands to hold, two eyes to see, two ears to listen & two legs to walk. But why were we given only one heart? The other heart was given to another for us to find.
slow down time sounds nice to me too, merme. that is what is on my agenda for this evening. I've already started supper and laundry. I want to get every thing done and over with early so I can rest some before bed. I am still having trouble with my one arm. I can't pick up anything over about a pound, or squeeze anything, or twist my wrist, without pain. I guess I pulled a muscle or two last week. it has been hurting since last thr. I've never had a pulled muscle hurt so long, but I haven't been able to take it easy on it much either. I'm throwing some chicken in the oven with some cream of mushroom and chick. broth. just gotta figure out a side dish or two???
Cricket
Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it. ~Russel Baker
mmmm....potatoes do sound good. so does the rice. I may either do the rice or some frozen carrots. I'm too tired to peel a potatoe. ha ha my computer is slow slow today. I've already shut her down twice. I'm gonna shut down one more time then run some clean ups and such.
Cricket
Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it. ~Russel Baker
I never peel potatoes. Not raw anyway. I scrub and bake. Or boil then peel. My hands will not handle a peeler anymore. I make smashed potatoes with the skins on. I prefer it that way myself. My daughter, not so much.
~Tina
Drama Free Zone. What every gardener loves the most, Begins and ends in rich compost. (Tina)
Cricket ~ I often put the uncooked rice into the pot w/ the chicken pieces and cream of mushroom soup & let it all bake together with a foil cover.
We love potatoes around here, any way we can get them, although I have to severely limit them now because of dialysis. I do not mind peeling them & Maxi actually still enjoys it.
I am planning on making mashed potatoes this weekend to serve under the chili I am dreaming of already!!
Gotta dig out the crock pot.
Merme
We were given two hands to hold, two eyes to see, two ears to listen & two legs to walk. But why were we given only one heart? The other heart was given to another for us to find.
I like to do chicken that way too, merme---I sometimers add dry onion soup to the cream of mushroom soup & rice as well----
I like it with pork chops too.
about the peeling of potatoes. if I am having company I might peel potatoes for mashed--or half of them---but if it is just me & DH---I wash & cook the peels---more potato and healthier too that way. I even do fried or boiled ones that way too.
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Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....
I'm back, for just a bit. the cleaning and defragging seemed to do the trick. my computer is back up and running well. my kids finally learned to eat fried potatoes with the skin, but not chopped and baked or mashed yet. I found a box of stuffing in the pantry that you just add water to. I added the chicken drippings with the cream of mushroom instead. it turned out pretty good.
Cricket
Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it. ~Russel Baker
Carol ~ when I do pork chops for company I like to layer them in my big roaster.
Pork chops on the bottom. A layer of sliced potatoes. A layer of thinly sliced onions & mushrooms. A layer of cheese. A second layer of pork chops.
If I am having LOTS of company, I will do a second layer of everything and have a last layer of pork chops as the top layer.... making three layers of pork chops altogether.
Merme
We were given two hands to hold, two eyes to see, two ears to listen & two legs to walk. But why were we given only one heart? The other heart was given to another for us to find.
it sounds like you could feed a whole neighborhood with THAT many pork chops merme! but it does sound very good. and you add cheese too? is there anything cheese is NOT good on?
Cricket
Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it. ~Russel Baker
Carol ~ when I do pork chops for company I like to layer them in my big roaster.
Pork chops on the bottom. A layer of sliced potatoes. A layer of thinly sliced onions & mushrooms. A layer of cheese. A second layer of pork chops.
If I am having LOTS of company, I will do a second layer of everything and have a last layer of pork chops as the top layer.... making three layers of pork chops altogether.
Merme
This sounds really good Merme!! I would like to try this! Do you put anything else in there? What temp and how long?
Carol ~ when I do pork chops for company I like to layer them in my big roaster.
Pork chops on the bottom. A layer of sliced potatoes. A layer of thinly sliced onions & mushrooms. A layer of cheese. A second layer of pork chops.
If I am having LOTS of company, I will do a second layer of everything and have a last layer of pork chops as the top layer.... making three layers of pork chops altogether. Merme
This sounds really good Merme!! I would like to try this! Do you put anything else in there? What temp and how long?
yes what jessica said.---I have a small and a large roaster--but I still need the rest of the information--and what if I/We wanted to put it in the stove oven???
and merme, thank you ---this does indeed sound yummy !!!
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Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....
I will post about the pork chops in the recipe forum. It is impressive, very tasty, but ohsoeasy and a sure crowd pleaser!
Merme
We were given two hands to hold, two eyes to see, two ears to listen & two legs to walk. But why were we given only one heart? The other heart was given to another for us to find.
Good morning. I would have liked to have slept a little longer but my bladder said otherwise. I am having my first cup but the second is soon to follow.
~Tina
Drama Free Zone. What every gardener loves the most, Begins and ends in rich compost. (Tina)
don't you hate that, tina! I usually don't leave for work till around 8:30, but hubby gets up at 4:45 and I wake up. Then I get my son to the bus stop at 6, and my daughter to the bus stop at 7:30. UGH! some days I'd really like to sleep in a bit.
Cricket
Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it. ~Russel Baker
I get my daughter to her bus at 6:30 and then leave to take my son all the way to school at 7. I don't mind so much. I went to bed early last night so I am good to go. After I drop my son off, I am going to work today. Which means I need to go load equipment into my car. That is always fun.
~Tina
Drama Free Zone. What every gardener loves the most, Begins and ends in rich compost. (Tina)
The internet has been off and on...mostly OFF...for the last 2 days. Cell phones won't work...they are hit and miss.
I can handle no phone, but I go crazy(er) when the internet is down. I set here and rearrange the icons on my desktop.
My husband says I'm addicted to the internet. Guess it could be worse like being addicted to Beam. I can go without the TV or phone for days but let the internet go out for a second and I'm a wild woman.
I'm just home from dialysis. Our storm is so bad,they cut everyone's daytime treatment by 30 minutes & rescheduled the evening patients for tomorrow. My driver had a heck of a time getting me back to the beach... everyone was just creeping along the turnpike; you simply had to! Then my guy was not pleased to see my neighbor had blocked BOTH of the paths to my stairs with his giant truck. So the driver borrowed my shovel & did some digging. Even so, we had a bit of a time getting the wheelchair through the snow far enough so I could walk the rest of the way. My wheels were completely packed with snow when I got in. I keep an old towel by the door for that reason because as soon as I come in my wheels are shedding it all and oh man can I make a big wet mess!
So now I have some soup on the stove & I have no plans.
Merme
We were given two hands to hold, two eyes to see, two ears to listen & two legs to walk. But why were we given only one heart? The other heart was given to another for us to find.
No Sheri, I don't use crutches. When I am strong enough to be up & walking, I am walking. Of course, I always try to avoid walking on the snow but there are times when it just isn't possible, so I go cautiously!! Snow is far better than ice, though, but I do own Super Grip Soled Boots! (Found them on clearance at Target one year & they are awesome!!)
Merme
We were given two hands to hold, two eyes to see, two ears to listen & two legs to walk. But why were we given only one heart? The other heart was given to another for us to find.
The internet has been off and on...mostly OFF...for the last 2 days. Cell phones won't work...they are hit and miss.
I can handle no phone, but I go crazy(er) when the internet is down. I set here and rearrange the icons on my desktop.
My husband says I'm addicted to the internet. Guess it could be worse like being addicted to Beam. I can go without the TV or phone for days but let the internet go out for a second and I'm a wild woman.
I would go NUTS without the internet.....I'm am so addicted. My laptop is on all day long. My husband calls it my life. I said, hey---it's no different from you watching TV all day long---this is my version of TV.
Merme, that recipe sounds really good, I might even try it out. Maybe on Valentines day. I got a nice big, deep roaster pan for Christmas. I mostly use it for nice, deep lasagna though. I would've been scared to death to travel out on the roads in that weather. I'm glad your driver cleared somewhat of a path for you and your chair.
I'm wondering if there will be school tomorrow.
Well, I went to the dentist the other day---I've had a toothache since before Christmas. Turns out I need to go to the oral surgeon. I have a broken wisdom tooth in the back, broke to the gum almost. It needs cut out, and then I have another back broken tooth on the other side that needs cut out. And then my back, bottom, right molar needs pulled too. My teeth are just so weak. My dentist told me years ago that I just have weak teeth that are prone to decay. Yay me. I have a HUGE dentist phobia, so my dentist suggested I get sedated for the removal. Fun, fun, fun. I go for my consultation at the surgeons on the 2nd of Feb. Then back to my regular dentist after that is healed up to get the normal cavity fillings done. The toothache is now into my jaw and up into my ear. Started some Amoxicillin a few days ago to stop it from abscessing.....
Had some breakfast at moms today, then went for coffee and chocolate cake this afternoon. She spoils us. :ding:
It's SOOOOOOO windy here right now. The dog is scared to death of the noise of it all.
I'm going to go polish up a new CH for us.... be right back!
Merme
We were given two hands to hold, two eyes to see, two ears to listen & two legs to walk. But why were we given only one heart? The other heart was given to another for us to find.
loz ~ I am going to reply to your post over in the new CH.
See you there!
Merme
We were given two hands to hold, two eyes to see, two ears to listen & two legs to walk. But why were we given only one heart? The other heart was given to another for us to find.
We were given two hands to hold, two eyes to see, two ears to listen & two legs to walk. But why were we given only one heart? The other heart was given to another for us to find.
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he just thinks he keeps the mods on their toes 
so he gets to see they are here with a "gotcha" attached to them. one of the mod perks. look back. it didn't even mess up how the coffeehouse read! 
sure fernie, if i were to get on an airplane, which isn't likely! 
thank you merme. i try. and i just had to do that. he said he wanted to keep mods on our toes so i thought a little on his toes was in order!
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My teeth are just so weak. My dentist told me years ago that I just have weak teeth that are prone to decay. Yay me. 