Silliness So what are you doing RIGHT NOW? - Page 682

zelda_pinwheel · 12-04-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by FlorenceArt

*whew, that was close!* OK, I'll start preparing for the shock of leaving home then. Now, where did I put "Meditation for dummies"...

just remember to take deep breaths, you will be fine ! i am sure between all the rest of us someone can hold your hand the whole evening. we'll take it in turns.

pilotbob · 12-04-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FlorenceArt

Cooking?

Hey, I have an idea, let's do it at La sardine

"La sardine"?

Sounds fishy...

BOb

zelda_pinwheel · 12-04-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

"La sardine"?

Sounds fishy...

BOb

luckily for me, only the name is fishy.

FlorenceArt · 12-04-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

just remember to take deep breaths, you will be fine ! i am sure between all the rest of us someone can hold your hand the whole evening. we'll take it in turns.

Thanks, I feel much better now

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

"La sardine"?

Sounds fishy...

BOb

Now that you mention it...

ShortNCuddlyAm · 12-04-2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by FlorenceArt

Woohoo, I'm home!!!! And celebrating with the only thing left in my fridge, a 650 ml can of Sapporo beer. I didn't think I would finish it, but now I'm having second thoughts...

Anyway, come and join me, drinks are on the house

Yay! Finally

GraceKrispy · 12-04-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

one of the biggest gifts you can give yourself is a really well decked out spice cabinet. the second time around in Germany we ended up having to "sponsor" quite a few young officer's families coming into country. that usually meant that they lived with you days, weeks, in one situation, months

. anyway most of those young wives were fresh out of college and really challenged in the kitchen. I had many of them at my elbow the entire time they lived with us. as I told them, get some spices and then get comfortable with them. then, keep in mind (start cooking this way for awhile) that cooking is a chemistry exercise. the recipes are that way for a reason, these are tried and true techniques of blending various flavors and textures together to achieve a predictable and palatable end result!

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Originally Posted by Slite

I totally agree with this. you can never go wrong as long as you have a well filled spice rack. Wife is constantly whining about me buying new spices everytime we go shopping. But somehow she never complains when I put my dishes on the table

(shoot, I just noticed I didnʻt get Miss Zʻs quote in there too....) I will keep trying, and generally I get pretty decent results (except that time I mistook the cinnamon for the chili powder when I made chili... Mr krispy still asks from time to time if Iʻve included cinnamon in the preparation

). We used to have quite a nicely stocked spice rack, and then my husband decided one day they were too old (I didnʻt think they were?) and he trashed them all!

So we are still rebuilding. But ginger is something I havenʻt used before, even though itʻs super commonly used here.

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Originally Posted by Moejoe

I wish someone would tell Penguin that

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Originally Posted by GeoffC

why would GraceK want to know this ?

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Originally Posted by pshrynk

She's a very up to the minute penguin, I guess.

I was wondering that myself! And I donʻt even know what it is I need to know! And Iʻm always late to the party, so pshrynkydink must be thinking of some other penguin....

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Originally Posted by FlorenceArt

Woohoo, I'm home!!!! And celebrating with the only thing left in my fridge, a 650 ml can of Sapporo beer. I didn't think I would finish it, but now I'm having second thoughts...

Anyway, come and join me, drinks are on the house

WOOHOOOOOOO!!!! Congrats! Iʻll be over sometime next decade, I hope! keep one on ice for me!

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

"La sardine"?

Sounds fishy...

BOb

me likes the fishy! (or so WDE seems to think, judging from the fishy treats he leaves me on my profile from time to time...)

Wetdogeared · 12-04-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GraceKrispy

me likes the fishy! (or so WDE seems to think, judging from the fishy treats he leaves me on my profile from time to time...)

You mean like this one?

GraceKrispy · 12-04-2009, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Wetdogeared

You mean like this one?

You know me so well!

kindlekitten · 12-05-2009, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by GraceKrispy

(shoot, I just noticed I didnʻt get Miss Zʻs quote in there too....) I will keep trying, and generally I get pretty decent results (except that time I mistook the cinnamon for the chili powder when I made chili... Mr krispy still asks from time to time if Iʻve included cinnamon in the preparation

). We used to have quite a nicely stocked spice rack, and then my husband decided one day they were too old (I didnʻt think they were?) and he trashed them all!

So we are still rebuilding. But ginger is something I havenʻt used before, even though itʻs super commonly used here.

they do get old so he may be doing you a favor. my supermarket has bulk spices available, they are much cheaper and I can get them in the amounts I want. if yours does not, see about a healthfood store or co-op in the area

GraceKrispy · 12-05-2009, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

they do get old so he may be doing you a favor. my supermarket has bulk spices available, they are much cheaper and I can get them in the amounts I want. if yours does not, see about a healthfood store or co-op in the area

ooh, I haven't seen bulk spices, but, in the interest of full disclosure, I have to admit that my husband does all the grocery shopping.

rebarnmom · 12-05-2009, 03:42 AM

Right now (besides waiting for the next clue) I AM FREEZING!!!!!!
Just a day or so ago, it was mid-50's F and now I am chilled to the bone! My body just can't adjust that quickly to wide swings in temperature! BRRRRRRR!!!

FlorenceArt · 12-05-2009, 10:04 AM

I believe I am now officially done with my Christmas shopping

It was particularly painless this year: the children get a book ordered from Amazon, and each adult couple an item from a fair trade craft shop I just found. My prospects for the week-end have become much nicer all of a sudden, especially since the sun has come out, after a memorable shower this morning. I got home drenched from the grocery shopping.

Now thinking about tea. I think "Brume du mont Lu" (mist over Mount Lu?), a very fragrant and delicate Chinese green tea

kazbates · 12-05-2009, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by FlorenceArt

I believe I am now officially done with my Christmas shopping

It was particularly painless this year: the children get a book ordered from Amazon, and each adult couple an item from a fair trade craft shop I just found. My prospects for the week-end have become much nicer all of a sudden, especially since the sun has come out, after a memorable shower this morning. I got home drenched from the grocery shopping.

Now thinking about tea. I think "Brume du mont Lu" (mist over Mount Lu?), a very fragrant and delicate Chinese green tea

Congratulations! When I lived in Illinois, our town had a huge craft fair every Thanksgiving weekend. It was wonderful and I could usually find really unique gifts for everyone in the family. I really miss that. Luckily, I get so many catalogs now (currently the pile is about 2 feet high) because I order so much online that I can find some interesting gifts. I'm currently in love with redenvelope.com!

Moejoe · 12-05-2009, 10:43 AM

Currently re-writing the Finch novel.. Building a website, talking to two other writers about going commercial with some work next year

Oh, and drinking coffee too

zelda_pinwheel · 12-05-2009, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Moejoe

Currently re-writing the Finch novel.. Building a website, talking to two other writers about going commercial with some work next year

Oh, and drinking coffee too

as you can see, my joy at this news is so great, words fail me utterly.

12-05-2009, 03:42 AM	#10226
rebarnmom Wizard Posts: 1,289 Karma: 4525055 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: rural Illinois, USA Device: Sony PRS-700 (traded in), Sony PRS-650	Right now (besides waiting for the next clue) I AM FREEZING!!!!!! Just a day or so ago, it was mid-50's F and now I am chilled to the bone! My body just can't adjust that quickly to wide swings in temperature! BRRRRRRR!!!

12-05-2009, 10:04 AM	#10227
FlorenceArt High Priestess Posts: 5,761 Karma: 5042529 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Montreuil sous bois, France Device: iPad Pro 9.7, iPhone 6 Plus	I believe I am now officially done with my Christmas shopping It was particularly painless this year: the children get a book ordered from Amazon, and each adult couple an item from a fair trade craft shop I just found. My prospects for the week-end have become much nicer all of a sudden, especially since the sun has come out, after a memorable shower this morning. I got home drenched from the grocery shopping. Now thinking about tea. I think "Brume du mont Lu" (mist over Mount Lu?), a very fragrant and delicate Chinese green tea

12-05-2009, 10:43 AM	#10229
Moejoe Banned Posts: 5,100 Karma: 72193 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South of the Border Device: Coffin	Currently re-writing the Finch novel.. Building a website, talking to two other writers about going commercial with some work next year Oh, and drinking coffee too