Silliness So what are you doing RIGHT NOW? - Page 2553

phenomshel · 10-06-2014, 06:41 PM

Apparently the new schedule messed me up more than I realized. I slept most of the day, in between fielding calls from the contractor and taking delivery of the new windows. It could also have been stress relief - several ongoing issues have come to resolution in the last few days.

Right this minute, I'm waiting on Chris to get home so I can make dinner. This particular meal must be eaten hot, and does not reheat well, so I've learned to wait until he is actually home to make it. On the bright side, it also doesn't take long to make!

cromag · 10-06-2014, 06:52 PM

Just in from the first raking of the leaves for 2014.

pholy · 10-06-2014, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rumpelteazer

I'm now improving with an Ikea bed table, one you can put over your legs, which is white plastic and a bright LED light on batteries. Not ideal but for now it will do.

That bed table sounds just right, but a search for 'bed table' doesn't find anything like a bed table... What is its Ikea name?

I've got some bare LED strips for the same purpose, but I've seen some nicely packaged strips, as well.

Rumpelteazer · 10-07-2014, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by pholy

That bed table sounds just right, but a search for 'bed table' doesn't find anything like a bed table... What is its Ikea name?

I've got some bare LED strips for the same purpose, but I've seen some nicely packaged strips, as well.

It's the Nordby bed tray. I bought it about 10 years ago and it isn't available in the Netherlands anymore, though there are countries where Ikea still sells it.

It's a bit awkward because of the height if I want to use it as a light box I have to sit on bed or on the floor.

Rumpelteazer · 10-07-2014, 01:07 AM

I'm up early today, my alarm went off about an hour ago at 6am. Around 8am a friend is coming by to hook up the gas heater in my room again. Since it's already taking over a year and a half to get my heater hooked up again I'm not counting on it being finished today though.

Bilbo1967 · 10-07-2014, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

Laying down with leg elevated. Our town was over run by zombies today. They even had a flash mob. I wasn't up for the dancing but I dressed as kind of a steam punk undertaker and the puppy was pulling his wagon which was done up in black. I went through town hollering "bring out your dead! "
Throat hurts from yelling so much. There are supposed to be pictures somewhere

Did I miss something, or enter a parallel universe?

kk posts about zombie flash mobs, dressing up as a steam punk undertaker (whatever that is) and dogs pulling black carts and nobody, absolutely nobody, asks why? It's not Halloween yet. Is this normal where you're all from?

Why, kk? What did I miss?

Rumpelteazer · 10-07-2014, 09:17 AM

I got up earlier than normal this morning. It was still dark and when I returned from the bathroom I heard a ticking noise against the window. I looked outside to see if it was raining but instead saw dozens of wasps crawling upwards against my widow (and often falling down). I also saw a swarm of them around the security lamp of the museum next door, so they obviously were attracted by the light. By the time the sun came up they had disappeared.

I'm still somewhat freaked out by it.

pholy · 10-08-2014, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Rumpelteazer

It's the Nordby bed tray. I bought it about 10 years ago and it isn't available in the Netherlands anymore, though there are countries where Ikea still sells it.

It's a bit awkward because of the height if I want to use it as a light box I have to sit on bed or on the floor.

Thanks. Neither Nordby nor 'bed tray' return any useful results in Canada, so I guess I'm left with cobbling something together on my own.

badgoodDeb · 10-08-2014, 02:54 PM

Here's a photo, at least, so you know what she's talking about. At least, it SAYS it's an IKEA Nordby.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/IKEA-bed-tra...-/221270881834

Stitchawl · 10-08-2014, 07:50 PM

I've discovered that the Devil has a new identity... It's French Fries.

Stitchawl

kindlekitten · 10-09-2014, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

I've discovered that the Devil has a new identity... It's French Fries.

Stitchawl

There are 2 places more or less locally that serve incredible fries. I've cut out a LOT of carbs but occasionally get to these places. I ask for no bun, bread or whatever and wallow in fry goodness

Rumpelteazer · 10-09-2014, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by badgoodDeb

Here's a photo, at least, so you know what she's talking about. At least, it SAYS it's an IKEA Nordby.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/IKEA-bed-tra...-/221270881834

There are/were several colours. I got the white one and I think that's the only one that will work as a light box. I don't think the other colours are too opaque to let any light through, the white one isn't as opaque.

When Googling DIY light boxes I saw that some people use plastic storage boxes with a light in it as a cheap alternative.

Stitchawl · 10-09-2014, 08:22 PM

Playing with my new 'GoPro Hero 3+,' and drooling over all the accessories that are available for it. It amazing that a video camera this small can take such great pictures. Today I'm going to track down a helmet mount for it, so we can use it for our ride next week.

Stitchawl

Rumpelteazer · 10-10-2014, 03:43 AM

I'm planning on doing some baking when I'm on vacation next month (the apartment's got a great oven). One of the things I want to make is a big batch of gingerbread cookies. A nearby shop sells packets of ready mixed gingerbread spice and they have the recipe on their website.

The only problem is that according to that recipe you need to use Lyle's Golden Syrup. They don't sell that. There is one store locally to me that sells it but it's sold out and they don't expect the next shipment from the US until mid-November, which is too late for me.

Does anybody know if I can substitute Lyle's Golden Syrup for Maple Syrup (which is easier to get)?

The full ingredients list:
350 grams flour
125 grams butter, at room temperature
175 grams caster sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 tablespoons Lyle's Golden Syrup
1 egg
3 teaspoons gingerbread spices

5thWiggle · 10-10-2014, 07:24 AM

I would say a mix of maple syrup and honey. Can you get corn syrup in the Netherlands? Most of the gingerbread recipes in North America that use liquid sweeteners are a mix of dark molasses and corn syrup.

Check here for substitutions.

10-09-2014, 08:22 PM	#38293
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	Playing with my new 'GoPro Hero 3+,' and drooling over all the accessories that are available for it. It amazing that a video camera this small can take such great pictures. Today I'm going to track down a helmet mount for it, so we can use it for our ride next week. Stitchawl Last edited by Stitchawl; 10-09-2014 at 08:24 PM.

10-06-2014, 06:41 PM	#38281
phenomshel ZCD BombShel Posts: 4,793 Karma: 8293322 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Frozen North (aka Illinois, USA) Device: iPad, STB Kindle Oasis	Apparently the new schedule messed me up more than I realized. I slept most of the day, in between fielding calls from the contractor and taking delivery of the new windows. It could also have been stress relief - several ongoing issues have come to resolution in the last few days. Right this minute, I'm waiting on Chris to get home so I can make dinner. This particular meal must be eaten hot, and does not reheat well, so I've learned to wait until he is actually home to make it. On the bright side, it also doesn't take long to make!

10-06-2014, 06:52 PM	#38282
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 26,518 Karma: 459765791 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	Just in from the first raking of the leaves for 2014.

10-07-2014, 01:07 AM	#38285
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,355 Karma: 27919658 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	I'm up early today, my alarm went off about an hour ago at 6am. Around 8am a friend is coming by to hook up the gas heater in my room again. Since it's already taking over a year and a half to get my heater hooked up again I'm not counting on it being finished today though.

10-07-2014, 09:17 AM	#38287
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,355 Karma: 27919658 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	I got up earlier than normal this morning. It was still dark and when I returned from the bathroom I heard a ticking noise against the window. I looked outside to see if it was raining but instead saw dozens of wasps crawling upwards against my widow (and often falling down). I also saw a swarm of them around the security lamp of the museum next door, so they obviously were attracted by the light. By the time the sun came up they had disappeared. I'm still somewhat freaked out by it.

10-08-2014, 02:54 PM	#38289
badgoodDeb Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,558 Karma: 64462893 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Harrisburg outskirts Device: Palms, K1-4s, iPads, iPhones, KV, KO1	Here's a photo, at least, so you know what she's talking about. At least, it SAYS it's an IKEA Nordby. http://www.ebay.com/itm/IKEA-bed-tra...-/221270881834

10-08-2014, 07:50 PM	#38290
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	I've discovered that the Devil has a new identity... It's French Fries. Stitchawl

10-10-2014, 03:43 AM	#38294
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,355 Karma: 27919658 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	I'm planning on doing some baking when I'm on vacation next month (the apartment's got a great oven). One of the things I want to make is a big batch of gingerbread cookies. A nearby shop sells packets of ready mixed gingerbread spice and they have the recipe on their website. The only problem is that according to that recipe you need to use Lyle's Golden Syrup. They don't sell that. There is one store locally to me that sells it but it's sold out and they don't expect the next shipment from the US until mid-November, which is too late for me. Does anybody know if I can substitute Lyle's Golden Syrup for Maple Syrup (which is easier to get)? The full ingredients list: 350 grams flour 125 grams butter, at room temperature 175 grams caster sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 4 tablespoons Lyle's Golden Syrup 1 egg 3 teaspoons gingerbread spices

10-10-2014, 07:24 AM	#38295
5thWiggle Benevolent Evil Lord Posts: 1,704 Karma: 48339466 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Evil Canada (We all have goatees!) Device: Galaxy Note 8.0, Galaxy Note, iPad Mini, PocketEdge(retired)	I would say a mix of maple syrup and honey. Can you get corn syrup in the Netherlands? Most of the gingerbread recipes in North America that use liquid sweeteners are a mix of dark molasses and corn syrup. Check here for substitutions.