Jo's Kitchen (and yes, the coffee IS on...)

[morningstar55]

Goood Morning Kitchen dwellers and peekers
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[MountainStar]

Good afternoon/evening everyone! I thought I would make some dinner for us....and I am still not up to full cookering...but I do have some awesome spaghetti sauce left over in the freezer...so how about some pasta with a meat sauce, a Cesar salad and Italian bread? I bet my Guy will like that *smile*

As for me...on the mend slowly slowly...this whole thing just happened out of the blue. I am missing a trip I was planning since last March, and time with Jake, and lost my job. Everything happens for a reason and I need to keep positive about things and things WILL work out.

Well my ride to the store is here so I should run....talk to you later!

Enjoy!

[scootebaby]

good evening kitcheneers......just popping in to see how everyone is doing....after my trip to dr yesterday i,too,need blood work done so my sweetie and i are doing it together in the morning....poor thing has such a fear of needles..hopefully she will be ok....i am not fond of them but i can handle it..i go next week for MRI and mammogram--been a couple yrs since ive been sooooooo....and as much as i dislike drs im glad JO made me go...i got some muscle relaxers(i have such a continous muscle spasm it is forcing my lower spine to be str8) some pain pills and an antibiotic for a bladder infection that ive obviously had for some time....i figured id share that since i dont have any funny stories to share today...lol

Ms MS...thank you for the s'ghetti...and sorry bout ur trip and job but as u said everything happens for a reason and im sure its gonna be even bettter than before...take it easy tho and dont rush ur healing process :bunchflowers:

Zimmy......still kicking ass at school? keep at it girl!

Jake....hows the new place? all homey now?

Ms Kat...why dont u have some :wine: with JO (it helps her sleep)

Morning...what part of the country u in right now? be safe wherever u may be

to everyone else...kitcheneers and lurkers have a good night

:byebye:

eta: :rrose: everything will be fine tomorrow babygirl...i love you!

[JakeTulane]

Jake...hows it going....glad MS has ur love and support behind her,motivating her...amazing how that helps...thanks for the buffet...i added some sausage gravy hope ya dont mind






Jake....hows the new place? all homey now?






Good Morning My friend... oh there is ALWAYS room for sausage gravy.. I just do not think about it up here in the North.. laughs.. I do love the stuff though. smiles.

Thank you for the kind words scoote. As you know it is hard given distance itself.. however, when something happens like this and you can not physically be there for the person you love.. it wreaks havoc on your emotional being.. as well as that care-taker part of you. I do the best I can, at a distance for now. Because we both keep in mind.. it is only temporary.

The place is coming along. I actually made a list yesterday of things I want to do to "spruce it up" a little. Finally had the satellite dish installed.. and also the internet. That is what took the longest. You order it online and they give you a couple of days and when you go to verify the order it turns out to be 3 weeks !! Have to love that.

Oh and just to stand in Jo's corner for a bit.. you NEED to have regular doc visits. laughs. I know what you mean though.. and feel you.. when it comes to not doing things like that on a schedule. However, we all know that without it.. something can come along and slam us hard.. only to find out that we could have prevented it all along. Irony is not always our friend. smiles.

I just went last week for My mammo.. and I should be doing it every year since My Mom is a survivor.. .. so now I have a baseline.. and will continue on a schedule henceforth. How shitty would I have felt if something had been found.. ? just because I was "too busy" or put it off? Never again.

Puts out a quick breakfast of pastries, toast, bagels, cream cheese, butter and some hot hot :bringcoffee: and :tea:

Waves to Jo, scoote, Zimmy, dc, Matthew, morningstar

Sooooo inquiring minds want to know.. given it is getting closer.. what is everyone doing for All Hallow's Eve?

For My girl.. you are stronger than you know.. and each day brings you closer to that goal.. getting the job calls has been awesome.. I think the best decision ever was going home and not growing stagnant in that rehab hospital. I love you.. where the fireflies go.. (f)

[JustJo]

Good morning my friends :)

Scoote and I just got back from having our blood tests done. She's right...I'm a huge baby about it and get myself all worked into a tizzy. It helped a lot to know she was there with me (and also to drive home). I get a bit :seeingstars: around needles.

I'm glad to hear you got your mammo done Jake. I had been putting mine off for years, and am now kicking my own butt. I know the "thing" is probably nothing, but it's a scary feeling just the same. I'm a real doctor avoider (as is my sweetie), so it's good for us to do this together. In the last month I've caught up on almost everything....EKG and chest x-ray (heart disease runs in my family), mammo (with a follow up mammo to go), blood work, and pap scheduled at my next doctor appointment. Much better to be on top of this stuff...

MStar, I'm sending you big hugs and good energy. Sometimes the things that kick our butts the hardest turn out to have huge blessings buried inside...and I'm hoping that's the case for you. :rrose:

Off to work for me...it's busy season...but I'll try not to be such a slacker!
:gimmehug: for everyone.....and :lips: to my baby. :love1:

[Zimmeh]

Anatomy final in five minutes!!!

I am nervous but I will pass it!

[scootebaby]

gooooood afternoon kitcheneers.......thought i'd drop off some pizza for lunch...i know its not good for ya but my sweetie did such a good job at getting blood drawn i thought she deserved some "bad" food....i also brought salad,cheese bread,and wings

myself i am having watermelon and chocolate milk as i type...strange but i felt like eating healthy for the moment...lol

Jake i shouldnt have put off my mammogram either--my mom is a survivor of cancer also so i should know better,but doctor-phobia and too busy got in the way...thank God Jo is such a nagger or i still wouldnt have had it done

Zimmy...good thoughts and energy to ya....u will do fine im sure

well guess since i am at work i should go work....hope everyone has a wonderful day

[dark_crystal]

i am sure that letting the wind off the ocean caress ur naked body is exhilarating,...

um yes...i AHEM "hear" that's so

[JustJo]

Evening all :)

Dinner is on :chef2: ...NY strip steaks, buttered egg noodles and green beans. :girleating: Didn't make anything for dessert though...so it may be a "help yourself to the ice cream or the Dove chocolates" night.

Got an email from the loan processor...seems we are "cleared to close" by the bank...package o' paperwork is on the way to the title company...and they're both saying we'll close on the house "no later than" next Thursday, 10/28. So, cross fingers, :vigil: , whatever ya' got! That'll give us 3 days to get everything moved out of the apartment...boys' bedroom furniture delivered...and hopefully my stuff well on the way.

So....our plans for Halloween? Unpacking! :) (and I wonder if Scoote is emotionally prepared for how much Halloween candy I buy for the kids....I'm a double fisted candy giver) :giggle:

[scootebaby]

I'm a double fisted :giggle:


um honey...why u telling our personal business like this???? you ARE an exhibitionist arent ya? i knew u was lying b4...lol

DC....lol im sure it is...would love to find out sometime tho just to be sure

evening everyone else...just got home from work and ate dinner...now relaxing on bed with my sweetie watching SVU

as far as giving out candy---ill hide half of it and play dumb :D

hope evryone has a good night....Zimmy how did u do on the test???

[Lady Pamela]

Peekin in the door wavin at cha all...smiles

Wow I left for a bit but I am backkk.

How is everyone...hope your all well.

[Zimmeh]

Good Evening Scoote, Jo Jo and the family,

I won't know my grade on the final until tomorrow. Ironically, the ScanTron machine broke at the NSB campus, so the professor has to go to the Daytona campus to grade them...I am shooting for an A, but hoping I get a C at the lowest, which means I will end up with a high C as my final grade. I had CS laughing at me on the dash site, I kept typing that I was up studying anatomy all night long, but I forgot one word, and it is "for". So hy took it to the wind and cracked a joke.

Congrats on getting the house!!!!!

I am leaving some chocolate and vanilla pudding to go wtih Jo Jo's dessert!

Have a good night,

Zimmy

um honey...why u telling our personal business like this???? you ARE an exhibitionist arent ya? i knew u was lying b4...lol

DC....lol im sure it is...would love to find out sometime tho just to be sure

evening everyone else...just got home from work and ate dinner...now relaxing on bed with my sweetie watching SVU

as far as giving out candy---ill hide half of it and play dumb :D

hope evryone has a good night....Zimmy how did u do on the test???

[Zimmeh]

Good Night everyone!!

Sleep peacefully and I won't be dreaming about my anatomy class tonight...I woke up at 4:30am this morning to finish studying...

Hugs to all and night!

Zimmy

[Leigh]

Hi everyone, just wanted to see how all of My fellow Kitchen friends have been doing ~ one more day to the weekend :D

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

I hope you all slept well and I am thinking of scrambled eggs, toast, juice, fruit, milk, coffee and tea for brunch!

Have fun and I am off to do homework for my microbiology class.

Zimmy
<Anxiously waiting for my anatomy grade>

[JakeTulane]

Evening all :)

Dinner is on :chef2: ...NY strip steaks, buttered egg noodles and green beans. :girleating: Didn't make anything for dessert though...so it may be a "help yourself to the ice cream or the Dove chocolates" night.

Got an email from the loan processor...seems we are "cleared to close" by the bank...package o' paperwork is on the way to the title company...and they're both saying we'll close on the house "no later than" next Thursday, 10/28. So, cross fingers, :vigil: , whatever ya' got! That'll give us 3 days to get everything moved out of the apartment...boys' bedroom furniture delivered...and hopefully my stuff well on the way.

So....our plans for Halloween? Unpacking! :) (and I wonder if Scoote is emotionally prepared for how much Halloween candy I buy for the kids....I'm a double fisted candy giver) :giggle:


Jo,

Reeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaallly? the 28th??? Keeping everything crossed for all of you..

laughs @ double fisted candy giver.. too funny.. and yeahhhhhhh for the unpacking.. now THIS will be a Halloween to remember..

[JakeTulane]

Good Morning Everyone,

I hope you all slept well and I am thinking of scrambled eggs, toast, juice, fruit, milk, coffee and tea for brunch!

Have fun and I am off to do homework for my microbiology class.

Zimmy
<Anxiously waiting for my anatomy grade>


What did you get???? What did you get????

[JakeTulane]

Hi everyone, just wanted to see how all of My fellow Kitchen friends have been doing ~ one more day to the weekend :D


Hello My friend,

I hope you had a peaceful Friday.. and have some fun things planned for the weekend.

Jake

[JakeTulane]

Peekin in the door wavin at cha all...smiles

Wow I left for a bit but I am backkk.

How is everyone...hope your all well.



Well.. it is ABOUT time... grins.. All is well here.. how are you?

:bringcoffee:

[Zimmeh]

Good Evening Jake,

I haven't checked the website since this afternoon. I'm going to check it in the morning.

How are you and MStar doing?

Have a good night to you both!

Zimmy

[Zimmeh]

My overall grade for anatomy is a C! I will be starting anatomy 2 on Monday!!


Brunch is anything you all want!!

Zimmy

[MountainStar]

Good Evening Jake,

I haven't checked the website since this afternoon. I'm going to check it in the morning.

How are you and MStar doing?

Have a good night to you both!

Zimmy

Hi Zimmy! Congrats on your grade! :D Party time!!! Woohoo!!!

[JustJo]

Good morning all :)

Sorry I've been a slacker! It's been a busy few weeks...and the son and I took the day off yesterday to go be silly at DisneyWorld (the joys of Florida resident annual passes). They're doing some construction, so we missed our usual spin in the teacups, but still had fun on Splash Mountain, Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean and all our usual favorites.

Closing on the house Thursday at noon :hangloose: ...right after my doctor appointment and pap smear :seeingstars: I think I'll be having a glass of wine before bed on Thursday for sure :giggle:

Bravo on passing Anatomy Zimmy! :rrose: Here's a nice thing to pass on to all of your patients in the future...Scoote and I both had to have bloodwork last week. I took an old nurse's advice and drank lots of water beforehand, and it went off without a hitch. Scoote didn't, and even with the same phlebotomist she ended up with a bruise (after the woman tried both arms). It's an easy thing to do, and sure seems to make a difference!

I'm heading out (as soon as I wake up the Prince) on a shopping trip with the boys. Probably lunch out somewhere first, and then off to buy new bedding for their new beds, shower curtains and stuff for the bathrooms, etc. The kitties are lobbying for treats and a fresh catnip mouse also... :sunglass:

Hope you all have a great day! :gimmehug:
:lips: baby....new house in 4 days....sweeeeet! :)

[musicman]

Hi Everyone (special hi to Jo and Scoote)

Been MIA and presumed dead I think lol lol on this thread. I have been trying to keep up with all the going on but hard sometime. Congrats to Jo and Scoote on the house, well worth the wait hon. I've had some health issues as well that has occupied my brain and work has been busy as per usual.

Hope all turns out well with the bloodwork Jo and Scoote. I read Ms Star had some complications with surgery. Glad to see she is on the mend. Congrats to Zimmy and her schooling.

Hope everyone has a good Sunday.

Musicman

[Zimmeh]

((((Music)))),

Welcome back stranger! Hope you are feeling much better~! I am happy about taking the step to go back to college. It is hard as hell, but well worth it. One day, I to will own my own home and be able to put money aside to help my oldest nephew through college. When he turns 16, my middle brother is giving him a car Mustang, and then he is moving back to this part of Florida...

Hugs and have a good Sunday,

Zimmy

Hi Everyone (special hi to Jo and Scoote)

Been MIA and presumed dead I think lol lol on this thread. I have been trying to keep up with all the going on but hard sometime. Congrats to Jo and Scoote on the house, well worth the wait hon. I've had some health issues as well that has occupied my brain and work has been busy as per usual.

Hope all turns out well with the bloodwork Jo and Scoote. I read Ms Star had some complications with surgery. Glad to see she is on the mend. Congrats to Zimmy and her schooling.

Hope everyone has a good Sunday.

Musicman

[Zimmeh]

Jo Jo,

Good luck on your next dr's appointment. Maybe we all should plan a Christmas party for the thread? I start dissecting a cat tomorrow in anatomy 2 and I am going to get squeamish....Dissecting a sheep's brain and cow eye was crazy...You can have 85% dark chocolate...My fav is Godiva chocolate..You can order it online.

For the bedding, if you don't find anything you like, you should try Ikea up in Orlando...

Have fun today!

Zimmy

Good morning all :)

Sorry I've been a slacker! It's been a busy few weeks...and the son and I took the day off yesterday to go be silly at DisneyWorld (the joys of Florida resident annual passes). They're doing some construction, so we missed our usual spin in the teacups, but still had fun on Splash Mountain, Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean and all our usual favorites.

Closing on the house Thursday at noon :hangloose: ...right after my doctor appointment and pap smear :seeingstars: I think I'll be having a glass of wine before bed on Thursday for sure :giggle:

Bravo on passing Anatomy Zimmy! :rrose: Here's a nice thing to pass on to all of your patients in the future...Scoote and I both had to have bloodwork last week. I took an old nurse's advice and drank lots of water beforehand, and it went off without a hitch. Scoote didn't, and even with the same phlebotomist she ended up with a bruise (after the woman tried both arms). It's an easy thing to do, and sure seems to make a difference!

I'm heading out (as soon as I wake up the Prince) on a shopping trip with the boys. Probably lunch out somewhere first, and then off to buy new bedding for their new beds, shower curtains and stuff for the bathrooms, etc. The kitties are lobbying for treats and a fresh catnip mouse also... :sunglass:

Hope you all have a great day! :gimmehug:
:lips: baby....new house in 4 days....sweeeeet! :)

[Zimmeh]

Good Afternoon Everyone,

Lisa and I took the boys to Michaels craft store this morning, getting everything ready for when Elijah and the little girl next door go and carve their first pumpkins tomorrow evening. I picked up some really cute Halloween decorations for the yard for less than $10 for almost 15 items. I am going to the dollar store once I am done with my microbiology quiz and pick up a few more things so we can hang some of the smaller decorations up in our tree in the front yard. Lisa is making Elijah's SpongeBob costume...


I heard from ChrisButch yesterday and hy is really busy right now with school and hys store over in Ireland. I am picking up hys Christmas present before the end of November and I am going to send it to hym with a Christmas card inside. Last year a few of us, did the Christmas card exchange and I am hoping we do it again this year.

Have a good day everyone,

Zimmy

[Leigh]

Hello My friend,

I hope you had a peaceful Friday.. and have some fun things planned for the weekend.

Jake

Hi Jake,

I had a fairly peaceful friday, except for work but it was pretty good. I went to the big WWE wrestling event that came to My city last night with My two best str8 female friends and it was a AMAZING time. I got pics with My brand new digital camera and took lots, just trying to figure out how to upload them onto the computer so I can put them on facebook :)

Hi Everyone (special hi to Jo and Scoote)

Hope all turns out well with the bloodwork Jo and Scoote. I read Ms Star had some complications with surgery. Glad to see she is on the mend. Congrats to Zimmy and her schooling.

Hope everyone has a good Sunday.

Musicman

Good to see you again Music, don't be a stranger now eh? lol

Good Afternoon Everyone,

Lisa and I took the boys to Michaels craft store this morning, getting everything ready for when Elijah and the little girl next door go and carve their first pumpkins tomorrow evening. I picked up some really cute Halloween decorations for the yard for less than $10 for almost 15 items. I am going to the dollar store once I am done with my microbiology quiz and pick up a few more things so we can hang some of the smaller decorations up in our tree in the front yard. Lisa is making Elijah's SpongeBob costume...

I heard from ChrisButch yesterday and hy is really busy right now with school and hys store over in Ireland. I am picking up hys Christmas present before the end of November and I am going to send it to hym with a Christmas card inside. Last year a few of us, did the Christmas card exchange and I am hoping we do it again this year.

Have a good day everyone,

Zimmy

I could live in a Michael's craft store if I could ~ I LOVE it there, which reminds Me that I should make a trip there sometime soon! Glad to hear My buddy ChrisButch is doing well ............ I do hope we exchange xmas cards here, I was supposed to last year but couldnt afford to send them however with a job now I CAN afford it so I'm looking forward to it :D

[JustJo]

((((((( Music ))))))) ...so good to see you again! I hope you're taking good care of yourself....we miss you!

I just spent wayyyyyyy too much money at Target, but the boys are outfitted with bedding, bathroom stuff for the bathroom they'll share, and I got my list of odds & ends taken care of as well.

There's a brisket slow-cooking on the stove...now I just need to figure out what to make to go with it.

Hugs to all...and hope your day is going well.

[Zimmeh]

Jo Jo,

Don't you love Target? Another favorite store of mine is Ikea...I bought my desk from Ikea and I am totally in love with it.

Hope you had a good day today!

Zimmy

((((((( Music ))))))) ...so good to see you again! I hope you're taking good care of yourself....we miss you!

I just spent wayyyyyyy too much money at Target, but the boys are outfitted with bedding, bathroom stuff for the bathroom they'll share, and I got my list of odds & ends taken care of as well.

There's a brisket slow-cooking on the stove...now I just need to figure out what to make to go with it.

Hugs to all...and hope your day is going well.

[Zimmeh]

Heya Matthew,

I am having fun decorating for Halloween. Lisa and I have been planning on what to do for Christmas. I am putting the small decorations together so I can put them on the tree in the front yard tonight.

I am up for doing the Christmas card exchange again. I enjoyed it..

Have a good night,

Zimmy



[FONT="Franklin Gothic Medium"][SIZE="4"]I could live in a Michael's craft store if I could ~ I LOVE it there, which reminds Me that I should make a trip there sometime soon! Glad to hear My buddy ChrisButch is doing well ............ I do hope we exchange xmas cards here, I was supposed to last year but couldnt afford to send them however with a job now I CAN afford it so I'm looking forward to it :D

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

Hope you all slept well! How about a nice traditional breakfast this morning with plenty of coffee and tea?

I am psyched this morning...It is the first day of my anatomy 2 class and now that I know how the professor does his tests, I am shooting for an A and nothing less!

Hugs to all and have a good day,

Zimmy

[JustJo]

Good morning everyone :)

:chef2: Late breakfast....cheese omelets, hash browns and bacon. Not healthy, but it's what I'm craving!

Holy cow it's been a crazy week and it's only Wednesday! :blink:

Closing on the house is tomorrow noon :cheer: , then Friday to clean it all up and haul out the stuff the sellers left (which I'll put on freecycle...someone must want some used beds, dishes and a desk, right?), and wait for the cable guy to come hook us up. Saturday I'll be there all day waiting on the local furniture delivery (still no word on when "the big truck" will show up with my stuff), while Scoote and the Prince empty their apartment and haul it all over to the new place.

Now I just have to learn about swimming pools :|

Extra coffee for everyone today! :bringcoffee: just because it's hump day! :)

:lips: baby...

[katsarecool]

Jo, you two must be so excited!!!! Have fun too while you are moving in and making it your own!!!

[Zimmeh]

Jo Jo,

Have a safe move this weekend!!!! Congrats on getting the house..

Zimmy

Good morning everyone :)

:chef2: Late breakfast....cheese omelets, hash browns and bacon. Not healthy, but it's what I'm craving!

Holy cow it's been a crazy week and it's only Wednesday! :blink:

Closing on the house is tomorrow noon :cheer: , then Friday to clean it all up and haul out the stuff the sellers left (which I'll put on freecycle...someone must want some used beds, dishes and a desk, right?), and wait for the cable guy to come hook us up. Saturday I'll be there all day waiting on the local furniture delivery (still no word on when "the big truck" will show up with my stuff), while Scoote and the Prince empty their apartment and haul it all over to the new place.

Now I just have to learn about swimming pools :|

Extra coffee for everyone today! :bringcoffee: just because it's hump day! :)

:lips: baby...

[JakeTulane]

Good morning everyone :)

:chef2: Late breakfast....cheese omelets, hash browns and bacon. Not healthy, but it's what I'm craving!

Holy cow it's been a crazy week and it's only Wednesday! :blink:

Closing on the house is tomorrow noon :cheer: , then Friday to clean it all up and haul out the stuff the sellers left (which I'll put on freecycle...someone must want some used beds, dishes and a desk, right?), and wait for the cable guy to come hook us up. Saturday I'll be there all day waiting on the local furniture delivery (still no word on when "the big truck" will show up with my stuff), while Scoote and the Prince empty their apartment and haul it all over to the new place.

Now I just have to learn about swimming pools :|

Extra coffee for everyone today! :bringcoffee: just because it's hump day! :)

:lips: baby...



Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh Finally !!! Congratulations to you both. smiles.

[JustJo]

We are officially homeowners! :cheer:

[dark_crystal]

OMGOMGOMG YAY!!!!!!!! :clap: Wow, what a feeling!
CONGRATZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MountainStar]

Congratulations on the new house! Before you konw it you will all be settled in and enjoying a bit less hectic life....ooooo....a pool.....sweet!!! What is the best time for U/us to come visit? LOL!!!!!

[morningstar55]

wooHoo Congrads on the new place..... heh
good morning to all you kitchen dwellers hope you all have a awsome Friday. :)
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[scootebaby]

hey hey kitcheneers....its Friday so its pizza,wings and beer night....i brought plenty so dont be shy

my sweetie and the boys spent the day cleaning the new house...they left A LOT of crap there,plus near the end it was just the husband,and we dont think he did any laundry the whole time--she had 5 loads of their crap to wash b4 we could give it away

i spent the day at work....tomorrow Jo and Rooster are taking a carload over and then will wait for the boys bedrooms to show up while the prince and i grab a uhaul van and clean out the apt....another long day im sure,but well worth it i assure u

Mountain..Jo said to tell you that you and Jake can come the middle of next week...we will be settled in(even if not fully unpacked) and pool will be ready to go....so what time should we expect y'all? :)

well we are watching Predator on tv so im gonna go for now...hope everyone has a wonderful week

Jo says hi to everyone !

[JakeTulane]

h
Mountain..Jo said to tell you that you and Jake can come the middle of next week...we will be settled in(even if not fully unpacked) and pool will be ready to go....so what time should we expect y'all? :)




Hi My friend... you know it would be wonderful to get away right about now.. hell, if I could get off work.. I would come down there and help you both move.. and get settled. smiles. I am so happy for you both that all of this worry and having to "go after" those people is over.. and you can finally get into a bigger home.. and move on with your "life". Congratulations again.. and keep us posted on the progress when you can.

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

Scoote, the weather is going to be perfect for your move this weekend! Congrats on the new house and good luck on the move...I am loving the fact of having more room in my house over the apartment that I lived in, in Orlando. No more having to watch movies at a low volume and you can have people over all hours of the day....Happy Halloween early to you all!

Hope you all are having a good Saturday morning..We opened up the windows to the house this morning, it is around 70 degrees outside and the sky is gorgeous shade of blue..


I am off to finish typing up my paper on the etiology of bacteria in fish for my microbiology class,

Zimmy

[morningstar55]

good morning kitchen dwellers
hope you all are having a nice weekend so far......
time to git here...
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[JustJo]

Good evening all :)

:chef2: Dinner tonight is sirloin steak, buttered egg noodles, steamed broccoli...and I haven't even thought about dessert. :giggle:

It's great to be in the house and have all the extra room, but I sure will be glad when my furniture arrives! Critters are settling in (although banshee is still being loud), and I'm learning to be a pool boy....errrr girl. :)

I have my appointment tomorrow morning for follow-up mammo and an ultrasound....which is icky...but got a 6.6 on my last A1C, so I'm satisfied. Triglycerides are high again though, so I'm on yet another medication. Sometimes I feel like a pharmacy :seeingstars:

I'm soooo far behind reading threads that I may never catch up, but I send you all big hugs, and thanks for your good wishes on our move. :rrose: Hope everyone is doing well!

[JakeTulane]

Good Morning wonderful kitchen patrons,

Here is a nice warm breakfast ... because it is only about 30 degrees here this morning.. (remember that Jo?)..

Eggs ... anyway you want them...biscuits and gravy (especially for scoote)...waffles, french toast, bacon, sausage, homemade cinnamon rolls (made by My sweetheart)... fresh fruit...any type of juice you please... (however, I bet scoote and Jo have some great orange juice going on down there in Florida)... and plenty of :bringcoffee: and :tea: to get us through this day to come...

Waves to scoote, Jo, Zimmy, Matthew, dc, Incubus, morningstar..

Where is everyone? (hopefully the smell of food and fresh coffee will wake everyone up).

I hope you all have a peaceful day.. stay and safe and warm (or cool as the case might be.. grins)..

To My sweetheart.. I admire you .. your strength.. your perseverance...your rules and regulations (grins)...ho..ho..ho..:santa1:...I love you....:king: (f): :princess:

[MountainStar]

To My sweetheart.. I admire you .. your strength.. your perseverance...your rules and regulations (grins)...ho..ho..ho..:santa1:...I love you....:king: (f): :princess:

Awww...You make me blush....:waitinggirl:I love You too

[Zimmeh]

Good Evening Jake and Ms Star,

I have been busy with homework and registering for classes that start in January. I am thinking of register for my Microbiology class again, the teacher is a b*tch and no matter how hard you try, the work you turn is not good enough. She has failed me on both of my case study papers. My anatomy professor who also teaches biology cannot figure out what she wants from us, so I gave up. I have one more case study paper due and a lab report due before the first of December.

How are you two doing?

Have a good night,

Zimmy

Good Morning wonderful kitchen patrons,

Here is a nice warm breakfast ... because it is only about 30 degrees here this morning.. (remember that Jo?)..

Eggs ... anyway you want them...biscuits and gravy (especially for scoote)...waffles, french toast, bacon, sausage, homemade cinnamon rolls (made by My sweetheart)... fresh fruit...any type of juice you please... (however, I bet scoote and Jo have some great orange juice going on down there in Florida)... and plenty of :bringcoffee: and :tea: to get us through this day to come...

Waves to scoote, Jo, Zimmy, Matthew, dc, Incubus, morningstar..

Where is everyone? (hopefully the smell of food and fresh coffee will wake everyone up).

I hope you all have a peaceful day.. stay and safe and warm (or cool as the case might be.. grins)..

To My sweetheart.. I admire you .. your strength.. your perseverance...your rules and regulations (grins)...ho..ho..ho..:santa1:...I love you....:king: (f): :princess:

[JustJo]

Good morning everyone! :)

Breakfast sounds wonderful Jake (and you two are so cute :love1: )

I have been super busy...took the week off of work, but I'm exhausted from unpacking boxes, learning how to take care of the pool (and doing it tyvm), hauling trash and even trying to figure out what all the switches go to! :seeingstars: It's getting settled though....we have the living room and dining room set up, bedrooms functional, most of the boxes unpacked (although no doubt I'll be rearranging kitchen stuff for awhile :giggle: )

Hang in there Zimmy! I had professors like that....I swear they'd give us flaming hoops to jump through just to see us catch our butts on fire! It's worth it in the end though. :rrose:

The Prince is delivered to school, Rooster still in bed but needs to be woken up in 5 minutes, and Scoote is snoozing away. Her work (and work schedule) is insane. They bug her constantly with texts and calls, even on her days off....which are split. Reminds me why I left the restaurant biz myself!

Hugs to all, and hope you have a great day. I'm fielding emails from freecycle folks to get rid of all the junk the old owners left. :) Wish me luck!

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Jo Jo,

Hope you are having a good day! I don't miss working in retail. When I left the bookstore and moved to Seattle, they would call me and ask me how to do stuff. I went off one morning. It was around 7am Seattle time when they called. Needless to say, I never heard from them again..

I have an A in my MicroLab, so I am just going to hang in there and I am emailing the department chair this morning with a copy of my case study papers attached and letting her know just what she is doing.

Good luck on the freecycle emails and hopefully you can get rid of that stuff...

It is 50 degrees outside and I am sitting in my house in shorts and a t-shirt...I love when it gets chilly like this..

Have a good day to you, Scoote and the whole family!

Zimmy

Good morning everyone! :)

Breakfast sounds wonderful Jake (and you two are so cute :love1: )

I have been super busy...took the week off of work, but I'm exhausted from unpacking boxes, learning how to take care of the pool (and doing it tyvm), hauling trash and even trying to figure out what all the switches go to! :seeingstars: It's getting settled though....we have the living room and dining room set up, bedrooms functional, most of the boxes unpacked (although no doubt I'll be rearranging kitchen stuff for awhile :giggle: )

Hang in there Zimmy! I had professors like that....I swear they'd give us flaming hoops to jump through just to see us catch our butts on fire! It's worth it in the end though. :rrose:

The Prince is delivered to school, Rooster still in bed but needs to be woken up in 5 minutes, and Scoote is snoozing away. Her work (and work schedule) is insane. They bug her constantly with texts and calls, even on her days off....which are split. Reminds me why I left the restaurant biz myself!

Hugs to all, and hope you have a great day. I'm fielding emails from freecycle folks to get rid of all the junk the old owners left. :) Wish me luck!

[JakeTulane]

Good Evening Jake and Ms Star,

I have been busy with homework and registering for classes that start in January. I am thinking of register for my Microbiology class again, the teacher is a b*tch and no matter how hard you try, the work you turn is not good enough. She has failed me on both of my case study papers. My anatomy professor who also teaches biology cannot figure out what she wants from us, so I gave up. I have one more case study paper due and a lab report due before the first of December.

How are you two doing?

Have a good night,

Zimmy


Hi Zimmy,

Well it sounds like.. you have some pretty wicked Professors.. I certainly know how that goes.. I had one professor that no matter what I wrote when turning in a paper there was always something.. he did not like about the paper.. and I know that he never gave anyone an A...because he felt A's were perfection and no one in his eyes.. was perfect. laughs. So hang in there.. hopefully your kind and fair Professors outweigh the bad ones.

Life is moving along here.. the cold weather is creeping in.. as is the snow.. which we had a glimpse of today for a bit... however, the sun finally came out later in the day...

Just busy.. and staying strong in the face of some days where I just want to say... I have had enough.. and grab all of My camping gear and head for the woods.. laughs.. even for a short period of peace and quiet.. and a break from the world in general.. I am sure you can relate.. smiles.

I hope you have some great plans for the weekend.. and you have finished signing up for the January term.

Sending good thoughts your way.

As Always,
Jake

[MountainStar]

I know Jake is writing too...but I know you would miss me if I didn't at least say hi...soooo..hi!! :cheesy: Hey Jo..did you move the cigars that Scoote has too? :canoworms: LOL Zimmy, I know what you mean...my old clients used to call me a lot too...until it came time to start charging for my time..then all calls suddenly cease...heehee...can't be giving away the farm!!!

OMG I need a wine intervention...lots of it and stat please!!:wine:

Hope everyone has a good night and an even better weekend!!!

I also need my very Handsome Butch...always....:blueheels:...is it Cinderella time yet Daddy? :pirate: :king:

MS

[JakeTulane]

Good morning everyone! :)

Breakfast sounds wonderful Jake (and you two are so cute :love1: )

I have been super busy...took the week off of work, but I'm exhausted from unpacking boxes, learning how to take care of the pool (and doing it tyvm), hauling trash and even trying to figure out what all the switches go to! :seeingstars: It's getting settled though....we have the living room and dining room set up, bedrooms functional, most of the boxes unpacked (although no doubt I'll be rearranging kitchen stuff for awhile :giggle: )

Hang in there Zimmy! I had professors like that....I swear they'd give us flaming hoops to jump through just to see us catch our butts on fire! It's worth it in the end though. :rrose:

The Prince is delivered to school, Rooster still in bed but needs to be woken up in 5 minutes, and Scoote is snoozing away. Her work (and work schedule) is insane. They bug her constantly with texts and calls, even on her days off....which are split. Reminds me why I left the restaurant biz myself!

Hugs to all, and hope you have a great day. I'm fielding emails from freecycle folks to get rid of all the junk the old owners left. :) Wish me luck!

Hi Jo,

awwwww.. thank you for the kind words.. I think My girl and I are pretty cute too.. grins.

nods.. I so remember the unpacking thing.. and I do it quickly... because I can not function around a bunch of boxes... and it always seems like.. you are never "settled".. while you unpack.. I always wonder.. Am I ever going to feel like I live here? smiles. I am glad you are getting things in order.. and that is awesome that you are learning to take care of the pool.. good for you.

I hope you got some calls from peeps on freecycle.. I am sure there has to be alot of folks that would like whatever the previous owners left.. especially if it is free.

Say hi to scoote for Me.. and I hope you both have a peaceful weekend.. as best you can with crazy schedules and getting the house in order..

Sending good thoughts your way..

*waves to scoote*

[JustJo]

:bringcoffee: Good morning all :)

Coffee is on, pumpkin bread is warm out of the oven...help yourselves!

The Rooster is begging me to play MarioParty on the Wii, so I'll be back.

:gimmehug: to you all ....and :lips: to my sweetie, who's snoozing away...

[Zimmeh]

I am adding some scrambled eggs to breakfast...

Have fun!

Zimmy

:bringcoffee: Good morning all :)

Coffee is on, pumpkin bread is warm out of the oven...help yourselves!

The Rooster is begging me to play MarioParty on the Wii, so I'll be back.

:gimmehug: to you all ....and :lips: to my sweetie, who's snoozing away...

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

This *cold* weather reminds me of when I used to live in Michigan and Pennsylvania as a teenager and I am truly loving it....I am going to open my windows here in a minute...I had Elijah drinking some hot cocoa lastnight...The poor baby has a bad cold and can barely talk...

Jake, I am loving my micro lab teacher....When I started the class, I was talking to him about the show Bones and how they use Forensic science to determine how the person died. Ever since then, we normally talk about the show. I applied for a $1000 scholarship from the college so I can start having a few extra dollars to pay for my books...I am signed up to take Spanish, American History, Constitutional Law, and Human Nutrition come January and I am looking forward to it. I am agreeing with Jo Jo...You and Ms. Star are a cute couple together!


Have fun everyone and I will be back soon!

Zimmy

[JakeTulane]

Good Morning Everyone,

This *cold* weather reminds me of when I used to live in Michigan and Pennsylvania as a teenager and I am truly loving it....I am going to open my windows here in a minute...I had Elijah drinking some hot cocoa lastnight...The poor baby has a bad cold and can barely talk...

Jake, I am loving my micro lab teacher....When I started the class, I was talking to him about the show Bones and how they use Forensic science to determine how the person died. Ever since then, we normally talk about the show. I applied for a $1000 scholarship from the college so I can start having a few extra dollars to pay for my books...I am signed up to take Spanish, American History, Constitutional Law, and Human Nutrition come January and I am looking forward to it. I am agreeing with Jo Jo...You and Ms. Star are a cute couple together!


Have fun everyone and I will be back soon!

Zimmy

Dear Zimmy,

Oh we are experiencing some cold here today.. along with a pretty wicked wind.. which only intensifies that cold.. however, the sun is out.. of course this is not unusual for where I live.. the weather is just crazy.. laughs.

Wow.. those classes sound awesome.. I loved all of the law classes I had to take.. business law especially.. went though that and ended with an A... I am glad you are loving your Micro Lab Prof.. that (as you know) makes alot of difference to how you approach and get through a class. Just listening to you talk about school makes Me miss going... Maybe I should go back? hmmmmmms?

smiles.. thank you for the kind words (in agreeing with Jo Jo).

I hope you had a peaceful weekend and your Monday is going well.

As Always,
Jake

[Zimmeh]

Good Evening Jake,

The crazy weather in Michigan and Pennsylvania, had me puzzled when I first moved up north from Florida. After a month in MI, I grew to love that crazy weather and I truly do miss it now that I am back in Florida...

I am feeling confident about my AP2 class and my midterm for that class is next Monday for the lab part and the lecture midterm is on the 18th. I have been keeping up with all of the lecture outlines and lab worksheets and had my AP professor cracking up at me today. We had to dissect a calf's heart and explain to him what all of the parts were. I was telling him so fast, that he had to tell me to slow down and breathe, lol....

You are welcome about the compliment!

Have fun tonight!

Zimmy
<Leaving you some warm hot cocoa and tea>

Dear Zimmy,

Oh we are experiencing some cold here today.. along with a pretty wicked wind.. which only intensifies that cold.. however, the sun is out.. of course this is not unusual for where I live.. the weather is just crazy.. laughs.

Wow.. those classes sound awesome.. I loved all of the law classes I had to take.. business law especially.. went though that and ended with an A... I am glad you are loving your Micro Lab Prof.. that (as you know) makes alot of difference to how you approach and get through a class. Just listening to you talk about school makes Me miss going... Maybe I should go back? hmmmmmms?

smiles.. thank you for the kind words (in agreeing with Jo Jo).

I hope you had a peaceful weekend and your Monday is going well.

As Always,
Jake

[JustJo]

Good evening all :)

:chef2: Dinner is chicken breasts cooked in a little olive oil, butter and sauteed onion....with homemade mac & cheese and green beans....and no clue about dessert :giggle: I'm trying to avoid the sweets, and it's working some of the time :)

Hope you all had a great day....and I'm glad to hear that school is going well Zimmy.

We rescued a baby turtle from the high school parking lot today (where it would almost certainly have been run over), and just went for a drive down to the park by the river to turn him loose. We thought about trying to make him into a pet, but he didn't seem impressed... when Scoote put him at the edge of the river he plopped right in and swam away :)

[Zimmeh]

I am adding some ice cream to dinner and dinner sounds very yummy and thanks Jo Jo!

I fed two stray cats tonight that I saw in a parking lot on my way home from school. My old roommate's cat, Athena was a rescue cat and I love her to death.

Hope you all are having a good night!

Zimmy

Good evening all :)

:chef2: Dinner is chicken breasts cooked in a little olive oil, butter and sauteed onion....with homemade mac & cheese and green beans....and no clue about dessert :giggle: I'm trying to avoid the sweets, and it's working some of the time :)

Hope you all had a great day....and I'm glad to hear that school is going well Zimmy.

We rescued a baby turtle from the high school parking lot today (where it would almost certainly have been run over), and just went for a drive down to the park by the river to turn him loose. We thought about trying to make him into a pet, but he didn't seem impressed... when Scoote put him at the edge of the river he plopped right in and swam away :)

[dark_crystal]

We rescued a baby turtle from the high school parking lot today (where it would almost certainly have been run over), and just went for a drive down to the park by the river to turn him loose. We thought about trying to make him into a pet, but he didn't seem impressed... when Scoote put him at the edge of the river he plopped right in and swam away :)

my sister had one of those rescue turtles for 14 years! when she gave him to me i eventually let him go...he was BORED and LONELY. She was like "how will he eat?! he doesn't know how to survive in the wild!" i was like "they are scavengers! they eat whatever floats by!" and then she said "how will he protect himself?" i said "he's a turtle! he'll just close up!"

long story short- i took him to the bayou and set him down about six feet from the water's edge. He took off so fast he was a blur! Charged right into that water and swam off as fast as he could, never looking back. I marked the day in my journal as "Turtle Liberation Day"

[JustJo]

long story short- i took him to the bayou and set him down about six feet from the water's edge. He took off so fast he was a blur! Charged right into that water and swam off as fast as he could, never looking back. I marked the day in my journal as "Turtle Liberation Day"

Yep, exactly! :) I often think that, while cats and dogs have been domesticated to be our pets for yonks, all the other critters we like to keep have had less time to adapt to that...and I wonder if they'd pick that life if they had the choice. When I lived in Australia I got a pair of galahs....pink and grey relatives of the cockatoo. The older of the two (a female) literally would spend all of her waking time trying to break out of the cage....so one day I opened the sliding glass door to the patio, opened the cage door, and invited them both to fly away. The female took off like she was shot out of a cannon, straight over the beach and out of sight. The male (who was younger) hopped on top of the cage and proceeded to walk, hop and climb all over the apartment....then join me on the couch. We never closed the cage door again, and I frequently took him outside with me into the yard. He never chose to leave....and I felt much better about having him for a pet.

:bringcoffee: In other news....coffee is on, fresh pineapple is sliced for easy nibbling, and I'm thinking about cheddar cheese omelets and toast! :eating:

Hope you're all doing well this Veterans Day. It's sunny and warm here...and while the big cats are disturbed by the new kitten (gray with white paws and belly....named Grayson), the dog has appointed himself babysitter and substitute mama. :giggle:

My sweetie is still :alarm: for a bit, but has to go to work today....and I'm (technically) already there...so I better go be productive.

Hugs to you all :gimmehug: and :lips: for my sweetie.... :stillheart:

[morningstar55]

mawning Kitchen Dwellers and peekers
sorry i have been neglecting visitng here as often.
I dont know why i hadnt ... i guess i been feeling a bit gloomy.. im tire dof being single.... i dont know what my problem is......
i hear from so many in the past what a great wife/partner id be to someone.
wel yeah right...... then why am i still single at 55?? had a x once said.. No one wants me .... maybe she is right.
i do tend to be a goof sometimes..... sorry for sounding down on myself...... but need a vent i guess.,
im just been lonely.. and then there was a some saying get a dog.. well that would be nice..... but a dog cant not replace human companionship.
anyways....... think my coffee is getting cold. time to heat it up. heh

[morningstar55]

my sister had one of those rescue turtles for 14 years! when she gave him to me i eventually let him go...he was BORED and LONELY. She was like "how will he eat?! he doesn't know how to survive in the wild!" i was like "they are scavengers! they eat whatever floats by!" and then she said "how will he protect himself?" i said "he's a turtle! he'll just close up!"

long story short- i took him to the bayou and set him down about six feet from the water's edge. He took off so fast he was a blur! Charged right into that water and swam off as fast as he could, never looking back. I marked the day in my journal as "Turtle Liberation Day"

this made me chuckle..... lol ...... and proud of you for giving that turtle freedom.
to bad you couldnt put a tracking device on him/her.. lol

[JustJo]

mawning Kitchen Dwellers and peekers
sorry i have been neglecting visitng here as often.
I dont know why i hadnt ... i guess i been feeling a bit gloomy.. im tire dof being single.... i dont know what my problem is......
i hear from so many in the past what a great wife/partner id be to someone.
wel yeah right...... then why am i still single at 55?? had a x once said.. No one wants me .... maybe she is right.
i do tend to be a goof sometimes..... sorry for sounding down on myself...... but need a vent i guess.,
im just been lonely.. and then there was a some saying get a dog.. well that would be nice..... but a dog cant not replace human companionship.
anyways....... think my coffee is getting cold. time to heat it up. heh



(((((( morningstar)))))) ... I hear you on this honey....I've been single more than I've been partnered, and it does get lonely. And, yes, dogs are nice, but it sure isn't the same thing.

The one thing I'll say is that you ex is full of it...sounds like one of those nasty things that jerks say as they go out the door, trying to make themselves feel better. As hard as it is, always try to remember that nasty remarks and criticisms usually have more to do with the sender than the receiver. :rrose:

I know that friends aren't the same as a partner....but you do have friends here. :gimmehug:

[katsarecool]

(((((( morningstar)))))) ... I hear you on this honey....I've been single more than I've been partnered, and it does get lonely. And, yes, dogs are nice, but it sure isn't the same thing.

The one thing I'll say is that you ex is full of it...sounds like one of those nasty things that jerks say as they go out the door, trying to make themselves feel better. As hard as it is, always try to remember that nasty remarks and criticisms usually have more to do with the sender than the receiver. :rrose:

I know that friends aren't the same as a partner....but you do have friends here. :gimmehug:
I agree completely Jo! MS, you do have friends here! Please remember that!

[morningstar55]

I agree completely Jo! MS, you do have friends here! Please remember that!

lol ty but what does a girl have to do just even get a hot dinner date??
i dont ask for much..... i work ... enjoy life, doing things.. seeing things. having conversation... the list goes on.... im pretty much easy to please.

[Zimmeh]

Good Evening Everyone,

Sorry that I have been MIA. I have an anatomy 2 lab midterm on Monday and then the lecture midterm next Thursday...I have been busy and I feel bad.

I have decided to start looking for a job...unemployment is for the birds. A girl from the Starbucks in Target who purchases Avon from me, was telling me tonight that they are hiring, so I am going to apply. Since the baby has been sick, Lisa cannot go back to work, so now she doesn't have the money to pay her part of the rent, and it has been causing me a lot of undue stress as to what I should do. Stay and finish the lease out or leave and go live with my aunt. Her and I are going down to Catholic Charities in the morning and hopefully they can help us pay the rent...

I will be back shortly and have a good night,

Zimmy

[JakeTulane]

Good Evening Jake,

The crazy weather in Michigan and Pennsylvania, had me puzzled when I first moved up north from Florida. After a month in MI, I grew to love that crazy weather and I truly do miss it now that I am back in Florida...

I am feeling confident about my AP2 class and my midterm for that class is next Monday for the lab part and the lecture midterm is on the 18th. I have been keeping up with all of the lecture outlines and lab worksheets and had my AP professor cracking up at me today. We had to dissect a calf's heart and explain to him what all of the parts were. I was telling him so fast, that he had to tell me to slow down and breathe, lol....

You are welcome about the compliment!

Have fun tonight!

Zimmy
<Leaving you some warm hot cocoa and tea>


Good Evening My friend,

Thank you for the hot cocoa and tea. I am drinking iced tea at the moment. However, I am seeing some french pressed coffee in My future. It was actually nice here today considering the time of year. The sun was finally out and there was a slight breeze. But once that sun sets, the temps drop considerably. So coffee it is. Nods, I was in Florida for a year and a year was enough. Entirely too hot for Me. I like the change of seasons, even if the change is slight. I would not want to live in a climate that is constant hot or cold.

Well, I am glad you are feeling confident about the class. Confidence, is key. If you walk in there with the mindset that you will do well.. then you will. Just keep those positive thoughts flowing. Although I have to say I would not be one for dissecting a calf's heart.. cringes. So, kudos to you for being able to do it.

Good luck on getting help with your rent. I am sure there are plenty of resources where you are. Remember we are all here for you and I am sending you good vibes and lighting a candle as well.

Big Hugs.

As Always,
Jake

[Zimmeh]

Good Evening Jake,

On Monday we got to dissect a calf heart and I was the first one to stick my fingers in it to find out where to start cutting it. Ended up, that my professor had to do it, the supplier had mushed the hearts so bad, that even he couldn't figure it out. But he was suprised when I started naming off all four of the valves in the heart and all of the blood vessels without him quizzing me..Woohoo...I am so looking forward to this lab midterm.

There is a cool breeze blowing right now, so it is kind of chilly outside, but it feels wonderful. The summers here can be horrible and I don't look forward to them..

Have a good night and how is Ms. MStar doing?

Zimmy

Good Evening My friend,

Thank you for the hot cocoa and tea. I am drinking iced tea at the moment. However, I am seeing some french pressed coffee in My future. It was actually nice here today considering the time of year. The sun was finally out and there was a slight breeze. But once that sun sets, the temps drop considerably. So coffee it is. Nods, I was in Florida for a year and a year was enough. Entirely too hot for Me. I like the change of seasons, even if the change is slight. I would not want to live in a climate that is constant hot or cold.

Well, I am glad you are feeling confident about the class. Confidence, is key. If you walk in there with the mindset that you will do well.. then you will. Just keep those positive thoughts flowing. Although I have to say I would not be one for dissecting a calf's heart.. cringes. So, kudos to you for being able to do it.

Good luck on getting help with your rent. I am sure there are plenty of resources where you are. Remember we are all here for you and I am sending you good vibes and lighting a candle as well.

Big Hugs.

As Always,
Jake

[morningstar55]

good morning kitchen dwellers
breakfast is on me... :)

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o199/morningstar1955/60664474_21544412e9.jpg

oh and good luck on the quiz.. Zimmys.:)

[JakeTulane]

good morning kitchen dwellers
breakfast is on me... :)

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o199/morningstar1955/60664474_21544412e9.jpg

oh and good luck on the quiz.. Zimmys.:)



OMG.. that looks tasty.. ESPECIALLY the steak.. grins. Good Morning to you.. I hope you are having safe travels out there.. Thank you for the breakfast.. and here is some..super strong :bringcoffee: to go along with it.

[Kobi]

good morning kitchen dwellers
breakfast is on me... :)

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o199/morningstar1955/60664474_21544412e9.jpg

oh and good luck on the quiz.. Zimmys.:)

That is my kind of breakfast! Now all I need is an urn of coffee to stick a straw in.

Have a good day!

[JustJo]

That is my kind of breakfast! Now all I need is an urn of coffee to stick a straw in.

Have a good day!

Amen to that! Holy cow that looks yummy morningstar! :eating:

Welcome to the thread Kobi :rrose: and good morning all :)

I have a crazy busy day at work (aka on my computer in the bay window at the front of the great room lol)....but I'm catching up, so that always feels good. I go to AZ for a few days next week and they've already got me scheduled with back-to-back meetings (plus lunch at my favorite Mexican restaurant for the best blue corn and chicken enchiladas on the planet). I love my company!

Have a great day everyone :gimmehug: ....and :lips: to my baby... :love1:

Zimmy, best of luck on the quizzes, I know you'll give it your best shot. :fastdraq:

[Zimmeh]

Good luck on your business trip! I loved it when I went to Chicago for job training...The skyline was gorgeous at night and we all went to Gino's East Pizzeria for dinner the first time and the Reagle Beagle the second time plus a visit to Navy Pier.

Have fun this weekend!

Zimmy

Amen to that! Holy cow that looks yummy morningstar! :eating:

Welcome to the thread Kobi :rrose: and good morning all :)

I have a crazy busy day at work (aka on my computer in the bay window at the front of the great room lol)....but I'm catching up, so that always feels good. I go to AZ for a few days next week and they've already got me scheduled with back-to-back meetings (plus lunch at my favorite Mexican restaurant for the best blue corn and chicken enchiladas on the planet). I love my company!

Have a great day everyone :gimmehug: ....and :lips: to my baby... :love1:

Zimmy, best of luck on the quizzes, I know you'll give it your best shot. :fastdraq:

[KatieStar]

Good luck on your business trip! I loved it when I went to Chicago for job training...The skyline was gorgeous at night and we all went to Gino's East Pizzeria for dinner the first time and the Reagle Beagle the second time plus a visit to Navy Pier.

Have fun this weekend!

Zimmy

I just moved to Chicago recently, and the skyline has yet to not amaze me when I see it lit up at night! It's just so gorgeous! Gino's IS yummmy! Good to know you enjoyed your visit! :)

[JustJo]

Good morning everyone :) and welcome to the thread KatieStar :rrose:

:bringcoffee: The coffee is on, and I confess I already raided the cookie jar :giggle: I made a batch (well, a double batch...we have 2 teenage boys) of chocolate chip cookies last night, and they were calling my name! I showed restraint though and only had two.

Everyone in the house has decided to sleep in today....so only the new kitten and I are awake. The dog said good morning as he went past me to the doggy door, but then headed straight back to Rooster's room, hopped in bed, scooted under the covers, and that was that. :) We found this great critter door that is like a narrow panel of sliding glass door with a spring-loaded top. You just open the sliding glass door, put it in, and close the door. Very nice, and the furkids can let themselves in and out to the back yard.

Not sure what the day holds for me....just enjoying that first cup of coffee....ahhhhhhh.

[morningstar55]

good morning kitchen dwellers

its a cheerio's kinda morning here just north of Indy
welll its a cheerios kinda morning here........
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o199/morningstar1955/110006712_99eb3d698c.jpg

getting ready to head out to Pa....
have a great day everyone.

[JustJo]

Good morning :)

:bringcoffee: Coffee pot is on...not sure about breakfast...I may be doing the cheerios thing myself. Sunday is a work day for Scoote, the Prince sleeps until noon, Rooster has been up since 7 (but somehow I've managed to raise a child who never wants to go out to eat breakfast)....sigh.

Today's agenda is grocery shopping, laundry (already underway), and riding herd on teenage boys doing housework (I'm cruel enough to require an hour a week in addition to their rooms). For fun? I might head down to the garden center to see what's on sale....

Hope you all have a fun day! :)

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Jo Jo,

Today is Elijah's 2nd birthday, so Lisa is throwing him a party and I am going to need some mimosas after it, hehe.

Have fun at the Garden Center~! I will be studying for my anatomy lab midterm which is tomorrow and taking my microbiology quiz later this afternoon. Then, I am going to to power walking until my legs hurt...

Have fun!

Zimmy

Good morning :)

:bringcoffee: Coffee pot is on...not sure about breakfast...I may be doing the cheerios thing myself. Sunday is a work day for Scoote, the Prince sleeps until noon, Rooster has been up since 7 (but somehow I've managed to raise a child who never wants to go out to eat breakfast)....sigh.

Today's agenda is grocery shopping, laundry (already underway), and riding herd on teenage boys doing housework (I'm cruel enough to require an hour a week in addition to their rooms). For fun? I might head down to the garden center to see what's on sale....

Hope you all have a fun day! :)

[Zimmeh]

Good Evening Everyone,

I am leaving some birthday cake, mimosas and hot coffee....

Hope you all are having a good night,

Zimmy

[JustJo]

Good Evening Everyone,

I am leaving some birthday cake, mimosas and hot coffee....

Hope you all are having a good night,

Zimmy

Ooooooo....I might just have to have leftover bday cake and mimosa for breakfast! :) Thanks Zimmy!

My alarm went off this morning in the middle of a really intense disaster scenario kind of dream...and I've felt halfway out of it ever since. Getting ready for a conference call, but then I'll be back.

Hope you all have a great day! :)

[scootebaby]

Goooooooood Afternoon Kitcheneers........been a minute or 2 since i stopped by,and i am sad to say this place has gotten mighty dusty from lack of visitors so maybe we can all pitch in,decorate the place for the holidays and have a big ol party!...i know we got some ppl that can really cook and i can roll a pretty mean---cigar ;)
my sweetie can make some of her famous baked goods and we can party all night long....or 11 pm...:cracked:

anyway i am enjpying the lunch my sweetie made for me so i am gonna get back to it...i hope everyone is having a wonderful start to their week,and really hope to see everyone stop back by soon!

:byebye:

[JustJo]

Goooooooood Afternoon Kitcheneers........been a minute or 2 since i stopped by,and i am sad to say this place has gotten mighty dusty from lack of visitors

Are you criticizing my housekeeping? :sunglass:

:giggle:

[scootebaby]

Are you criticizing my housekeeping? :sunglass:

:giggle:

uh well...ummm :thinking: can i get back to u on that one AFTER i put together an answer that both is honest,but ass saving???

[JustJo]

uh well...ummm :thinking: can i get back to u on that one AFTER i put together an answer that both is honest,but ass saving???

You're welcome to try... :goodluck:

[JustJo]

Good morning all :)

:bringcoffee: Coffee is on...and I'm running around trying to get everything packed and ready. Headed to corporate for a few days, and back Saturday.

Hope you all have a great day, and rest of the week....and that Zimmy rocks the grades! :)

:gimmehug: to you all....I'm :flying:

[JakeTulane]

Good Evening Jake,

On Monday we got to dissect a calf heart and I was the first one to stick my fingers in it to find out where to start cutting it. Ended up, that my professor had to do it, the supplier had mushed the hearts so bad, that even he couldn't figure it out. But he was suprised when I started naming off all four of the valves in the heart and all of the blood vessels without him quizzing me..Woohoo...I am so looking forward to this lab midterm.

There is a cool breeze blowing right now, so it is kind of chilly outside, but it feels wonderful. The summers here can be horrible and I don't look forward to them..

Have a good night and how is Ms. MStar doing?

Zimmy

Good Morning Zimmy,

I am sorry however, no matter how you say it.. it is STILL not something I would like to try. I shall leave it to the experts or those such as yourself learning to be experts. laughs.

It is definately getting to be wintry weather here. We usually have some type of overcast now.. last night it was rain.. with a little snow mix.. soon it will be just SNOW.. laughs.. I am looking forward to it. The hardening of the ground... so that Spring can come and start everything fresh again. smiles.

As for MStar, I would guess you could pose the question to her. We are no longer seeing each other. Tis all for the best and everything happens for a reason, yes?

I hope you have a peaceful Tuesday and do not study too hard.

As Always
Jake

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Jake,

I should knobby tonight what my grade will be for the lab midterm I took yesterday, but mist students feel like they failed. I am still hoping for an A, and shooting for a C. I miss seeing snow, and the leaves changing colors. I'm thinking of moving back to Boston one day.

Hugs and have fun today!

Zimmy

Good Morning Zimmy,

I am sorry however, no matter how you say it.. it is STILL not something I would like to try. I shall leave it to the experts or those such as yourself learning to be experts. laughs.

It is definately getting to be wintry weather here. We usually have some type of overcast now.. last night it was rain.. with a little snow mix.. soon it will be just SNOW.. laughs.. I am looking forward to it. The hardening of the ground... so that Spring can come and start everything fresh again. smiles.

As for MStar, I would guess you could pose the question to her. We are no longer seeing each other. Tis all for the best and everything happens for a reason, yes?

I hope you have a peaceful Tuesday and do not study too hard.

As Always
Jake

[dark_crystal]

Goooooooood Afternoon Kitcheneers........been a minute or 2 since i stopped by,and i am sad to say this place has gotten mighty dusty from lack of visitors so maybe we can all pitch in,decorate the place for the holidays and have a big ol party!...i know we got some ppl that can really cook and i can roll a pretty mean---cigar ;)
my sweetie can make some of her famous baked goods and we can party all night long....or 11 pm...:cracked:

anyway i am enjpying the lunch my sweetie made for me so i am gonna get back to it...i hope everyone is having a wonderful start to their week,and really hope to see everyone stop back by soon!

:byebye:


bring on the baked goods!

[Zimmeh]

I got a score of 72 on my anatomy lab midterm...I was so upset...I so wanted an A in this class and I am not sure if I can now get it...

Off to study..my anatomy professor is starting a new subject tomorrow, which is going to confuse all of us...

Have fun and I am leaving plenty of coffee!!!!!

Zimmy

Good morning all :)

:bringcoffee: Coffee is on...and I'm running around trying to get everything packed and ready. Headed to corporate for a few days, and back Saturday.

Hope you all have a great day, and rest of the week....and that Zimmy rocks the grades! :)

:gimmehug: to you all....I'm :flying:

[scootebaby]

good evening kitcheneers.....dropping by to see how everyone is...Zimmy at least you are passing which is good--keep at it im sure you will reach your goals :)

DC...i am sure Jo will do more than enough baked goods that ppl would take leftovers....im seriously considering opening up a mail order bakery for her..she used to bake me brownies and all kinds of cookies and overnight them to me and i swear they were almost still warm

speaking of Jo. my sweetie is boarding a plane in orlando as i type this,heading to ARIZONA till the end of the week--meaning The Prince,Rooster and I are on our own...so far so good tho...its barely past 7 and Rooster has finished his homework,i have cooked,we have ate and kitchen is almost clean...keep ur fingers crossed tho bc she isnt due to land till 930am Sat morning....

anyway hope everyone is enjoying their evening.

Jake, Ms MStar hope all is well with the two of you,especially you MStar....r u recovering ?

well gotta go finish watching Charmed then finish cleaning up kitchen

[Zimmeh]

Scoote,

Sending good energy that Jo Jo has a safe flight to AZ and hopefully she can have fun while she is there~!

You and the boys will do good while Jo Jo is gone, it will truly be a bachelor's pad until Saturday morning, hehe..

Have fun!!

Zimmy

good evening kitcheneers.....dropping by to see how everyone is...Zimmy at least you are passing which is good--keep at it im sure you will reach your goals :)

DC...i am sure Jo will do more than enough baked goods that ppl would take leftovers....im seriously considering opening up a mail order bakery for her..she used to bake me brownies and all kinds of cookies and overnight them to me and i swear they were almost still warm

speaking of Jo. my sweetie is boarding a plane in orlando as i type this,heading to ARIZONA till the end of the week--meaning The Prince,Rooster and I are on our own...so far so good tho...its barely past 7 and Rooster has finished his homework,i have cooked,we have ate and kitchen is almost clean...keep ur fingers crossed tho bc she isnt due to land till 930am Sat morning....

anyway hope everyone is enjoying their evening.

Jake, Ms MStar hope all is well with the two of you,especially you MStar....r u recovering ?

well gotta go finish watching Charmed then finish cleaning up kitchen

[scootebaby]

thanks Zimmy...as for bachelor pad---i dunno if Jo would like that tho bc it would mean ive corrupted Rooster...lol

[dark_crystal]

thanks Zimmy...as for bachelor pad---i dunno if Jo would like that tho bc it would mean ive corrupted Rooster...lol

Pizza and mountain dew for all of the bachelors! Or maybe it's time for that developmental milestone- first trip to Hooters?

Hey i had MY first trip to Hooters last week and there was elementary age kids there!

[Zimmeh]

Hehe...Well have fun!

Zimmy

thanks Zimmy...as for bachelor pad---i dunno if Jo would like that tho bc it would mean ive corrupted Rooster...lol

[scootebaby]

Pizza and mountain dew for all of the bachelors! Or maybe it's time for that developmental milestone- first trip to Hooters?

Hey i had MY first trip to Hooters last week and there was elementary age kids there!


pizza is reserved for friday nights..mountain dew is reserved for when there is NO other liquid to be found lol

i took my son to Hooters when he was about 10-11...he was ok till one of the servers knelt to talk to us and her boobs LAID on the table....i thought my son was gonna fall out of his chair :cracked:

needless to say we had to leave bc supposedly there was nothing on the menu for him lol

[morningstar55]

mawning kitchen dwellers
funny thing happend to me in the wee hours of the morning..... my alternator fell off.. well and luckly was just hanging there.. which also cuzed the belt to break sooo here i sit in lake station IND.. hopfully wont take them long to fix it.. hope ur day is better then mine..... heh
soooo im enjoying some coffee and about to order a nice breakfast.. sometimes i get a notion for something that envolves eggs. :)

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o199/morningstar1955/57.jpg

[MountainStar]

Hi all...thanks for wondering how I am. I am recovering...now looking for a new job and probably a new place to live in the New Year. Once things are more settled I will have a better update :)

I might not post but I do care about what you all post....I love hearing about what is going on in your lives..and the dinner menus are to die for lol.

MS

[Zimmeh]

MStar,

Good to read that you are doing ok!!! I to have been looking for a job, but with 16 years of experience and a Bachelor's Degree, no one will hire me here in Florida...

I cannot wait until I can move away and find a good job..

Have a good night,

Zimmy

Hi all...thanks for wondering how I am. I am recovering...now looking for a new job and probably a new place to live in the New Year. Once things are more settled I will have a better update :)

I might not post but I do care about what you all post....I love hearing about what is going on in your lives..and the dinner menus are to die for lol.

MS

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

Well I took my anatomy midterm yesterday and I ended up getting a grade of 70 on it. The professor knows that students have a copy of his lecture notes, so he is going to make it even harder on us to pass the class.

I am thinking of eggs, toast, bacon, panckakes, coffee, tea, juice, milk and sodas are in order for breakfast.

Have a good day!

Zimmy

[JakeTulane]

Good Morning Everyone,

Well I took my anatomy midterm yesterday and I ended up getting a grade of 70 on it. The professor knows that students have a copy of his lecture notes, so he is going to make it even harder on us to pass the class.

I am thinking of eggs, toast, bacon, panckakes, coffee, tea, juice, milk and sodas are in order for breakfast.

Have a good day!

Zimmy


Good Morning Zimmy,

Well on the bright side.. is that you passed.. smiles. It also makes sense that the Prof would make the test harder given the note situation. My sister used to be so down on herself if she got a C in anything. Finally, I said to her.. you know.. there is no perfection... you may think in your mind that there is.. and that everything has to be an A and a 4.0.. .however, it just does not. Now I am not saying.. it should not bother you (or her).. and yes it does lower the GPA and one should not get a 70 in everything... but I always looked at it as I said.. atleast I passed.. and I know what to expect the next time when it comes to the testing process. BTW.. I am a horrible test taker.. so that was always My biggest fear with school and college. I always happy to see anything with a 7 in front of it for a grade. laughs.

Thank you for the wonderful breakfast.. Here is some extra strong :bringcoffee: and :tea: to get us through the day.

So any fun plans for the weekend?

As Always,
Jake

[scootebaby]

good morning everyone...dropping by to see how everyone is doing..Zimmy i agree with Jake--at least you passed--and im assuming you did your best so thats what really matters..Jo and I tell the boys if a C is THE best you can do so be it,but if you are getting a C bc you arent doing the work then we have an issue......just keep giving it your all :goodluck:

soooooooo i just got home a lil bit ago from picking up the other kitten--i mean you gotta have 2 so they can have someone their age to play right?? lol she is pure white-has a few fleas(white shows everything) and is prolly wondering what the hell is going on...the mini daschund is trying to clean her and protect her from the rowdy kitty Grayson...Banshee the yellow cat is trying to figure her out and the black one--the princess of the house looked at me like "if i could whoop ur ass i would" and huffed out the pet door...lol..she is NOT happy that another kitten has come to live with us--plus the fact she is a female as well.....ooooh lordy it could get ugly up in here...so glad my sweetie will be home tomorrow..

anyway i hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

[JakeTulane]

good morning everyone...dropping by to see how everyone is doing..Zimmy i agree with Jake--at least you passed--and im assuming you did your best so thats what really matters..Jo and I tell the boys if a C is THE best you can do so be it,but if you are getting a C bc you arent doing the work then we have an issue......just keep giving it your all :goodluck:

soooooooo i just got home a lil bit ago from picking up the other kitten--i mean you gotta have 2 so they can have someone their age to play right?? lol she is pure white-has a few fleas(white shows everything) and is prolly wondering what the hell is going on...the mini daschund is trying to clean her and protect her from the rowdy kitty Grayson...Banshee the yellow cat is trying to figure her out and the black one--the princess of the house looked at me like "if i could whoop ur ass i would" and huffed out the pet door...lol..she is NOT happy that another kitten has come to live with us--plus the fact she is a female as well.....ooooh lordy it could get ugly up in here...so glad my sweetie will be home tomorrow..

anyway i hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Good Afternoon My friend,

I agree... you always have to have 2.. so the other has a playmate and does not get lonely... I have been talking about getting some felines in the house for months now.. as I have always had atleast one if not two.. now your story.. just made Me peruse the Humane Society website.. again.. laughs.

But of course the cat you already had is all huffy... someone new has invaded their space.. My Mom has a siamese that is exactly the same.. there is NO way another cat could come into that house.. and Kashmir would leave it be.

It sounds like you have your hands full.. :seeingstars:... and yeah for Jo getting home tomorrow..

ps. However, I think you did a great job all the way around holding down the fort.

[Zimmeh]

Good Afternoon Scoote and Jake,

I studied my ass off and I am glad to have my C. I found out when class started about the other kids having the professor's notes and I told them that having those notes in their possession was a bad thing. I also told them that if they had been at DeVry and been caught with them, that they would have been kicked out of DeVry for a code of conduct violation. For the endocrine section of the lecture outlines, I have 21 pages of typed notes.

Scoote, the new kitty sounds cute....

Hope you two are having fun today!

Zimmy

good morning everyone...dropping by to see how everyone is doing..Zimmy i agree with Jake--at least you passed--and im assuming you did your best so thats what really matters..Jo and I tell the boys if a C is THE best you can do so be it,but if you are getting a C bc you arent doing the work then we have an issue......just keep giving it your all :goodluck:

soooooooo i just got home a lil bit ago from picking up the other kitten--i mean you gotta have 2 so they can have someone their age to play right?? lol she is pure white-has a few fleas(white shows everything) and is prolly wondering what the hell is going on...the mini daschund is trying to clean her and protect her from the rowdy kitty Grayson...Banshee the yellow cat is trying to figure her out and the black one--the princess of the house looked at me like "if i could whoop ur ass i would" and huffed out the pet door...lol..she is NOT happy that another kitten has come to live with us--plus the fact she is a female as well.....ooooh lordy it could get ugly up in here...so glad my sweetie will be home tomorrow..

anyway i hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Good Morning Zimmy,

Well on the bright side.. is that you passed.. smiles. It also makes sense that the Prof would make the test harder given the note situation. My sister used to be so down on herself if she got a C in anything. Finally, I said to her.. you know.. there is no perfection... you may think in your mind that there is.. and that everything has to be an A and a 4.0.. .however, it just does not. Now I am not saying.. it should not bother you (or her).. and yes it does lower the GPA and one should not get a 70 in everything... but I always looked at it as I said.. atleast I passed.. and I know what to expect the next time when it comes to the testing process. BTW.. I am a horrible test taker.. so that was always My biggest fear with school and college. I always happy to see anything with a 7 in front of it for a grade. laughs.

Thank you for the wonderful breakfast.. Here is some extra strong :bringcoffee: and :tea: to get us through the day.

So any fun plans for the weekend?

As Always,
Jake

[Zimmeh]

Heya Jake,

When I got home yesterday afternoon, I made a pot of coffee, went into the office and played the Sims2 on my laptop until 10p lastnight, lol. I am going to take today off from school and maybe play the Sims some more and then start working on my paper for microbiology tomorrow.

How about you? Do you have any plans for this weekend?

Zimmy

Good Morning Zimmy,

Well on the bright side.. is that you passed.. smiles. It also makes sense that the Prof would make the test harder given the note situation. My sister used to be so down on herself if she got a C in anything. Finally, I said to her.. you know.. there is no perfection... you may think in your mind that there is.. and that everything has to be an A and a 4.0.. .however, it just does not. Now I am not saying.. it should not bother you (or her).. and yes it does lower the GPA and one should not get a 70 in everything... but I always looked at it as I said.. atleast I passed.. and I know what to expect the next time when it comes to the testing process. BTW.. I am a horrible test taker.. so that was always My biggest fear with school and college. I always happy to see anything with a 7 in front of it for a grade. laughs.

Thank you for the wonderful breakfast.. Here is some extra strong :bringcoffee: and :tea: to get us through the day.

So any fun plans for the weekend?

As Always,
Jake

[Zimmeh]

I completely agree with you! Jo Jo is going to be proud of Scoote for holing the fort down and hopefully Jo Jo has a safe flight home.

Have fun!

Zimmy

Good Afternoon My friend,

I agree... you always have to have 2.. so the other has a playmate and does not get lonely... I have been talking about getting some felines in the house for months now.. as I have always had atleast one if not two.. now your story.. just made Me peruse the Humane Society website.. again.. laughs.

But of course the cat you already had is all huffy... someone new has invaded their space.. My Mom has a siamese that is exactly the same.. there is NO way another cat could come into that house.. and Kashmir would leave it be.

It sounds like you have your hands full.. :seeingstars:... and yeah for Jo getting home tomorrow..

ps. However, I think you did a great job all the way around holding down the fort.

[scootebaby]

welll thank you Jake and Zimmy...i did manage pretty good...both kids are alive and well fed...all animals accounted for--even Ms Priss who just sits at patio door glaring at me then the kittens...lol...extra love for her tonight i reckon.

Ms Gracie has settled in quickly..and let the others know she isnt a push over..as even learned that going near the tv and game systems is a big no no..

Jake..i think you should get you a cat or two...well kittens preferably...they are so much fun when they are that small---and humane society is a good place to get them..if im not mistaken JO got her cats from there

well this mean ass kitten is insisting i allow her to bite my hands so i better go bond..lol

[Zimmeh]

I have something that might make you all giggle...

Have any of you heard about the guy in Wisconsin that shot his TV over Bristol Palin being on DWTS?

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6AE3Z320101117?asid=26ada452

This had me laughing so hard, I almost wrecked my car on I-95 heading to school..

Enjoy!

Zimmy

[JakeTulane]

welll thank you Jake and Zimmy...i did manage pretty good...both kids are alive and well fed...all animals accounted for--even Ms Priss who just sits at patio door glaring at me then the kittens...lol...extra love for her tonight i reckon.

Ms Gracie has settled in quickly..and let the others know she isnt a push over..as even learned that going near the tv and game systems is a big no no..

Jake..i think you should get you a cat or two...well kittens preferably...they are so much fun when they are that small---and humane society is a good place to get them..if im not mistaken JO got her cats from there

well this mean ass kitten is insisting i allow her to bite my hands so i better go bond..lol


you are welcome My friend. nods.. yes.. that is actually where I have gotten all of My cats/kittens from in the past is the Humane Society.. so it will be the same route when it happens this time too...I think once things settle down a bit for Me I will go ahead and adopt 2 kittens.. right now.. is just not a good time. smiles. I believe in bringing pets into our lives.. just as children.. we should do it when we have the time, love, and effort to give to them..

Have you talked to Jo? I hope she has a safe flight home tomorrow.

How is the bonding going?

[JakeTulane]

I have something that might make you all giggle...

Have any of you heard about the guy in Wisconsin that shot his TV over Bristol Palin being on DWTS?

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6AE3Z320101117?asid=26ada452

This had me laughing so hard, I almost wrecked my car on I-95 heading to school..

Enjoy!

Zimmy


Dear Zimmy,

OK.. that was My serious laugh for the day.. thank you. and I am glad you did not actually wreck.. although I can see why it very well could have happened.

Nothing major for the weekend.. I normally take a break from everything... and just find some peace and quiet. Since I started meditating again.. I plan on finishing off My altar space....and I need to get a few things at WalMart.. Right now.. I am just trying to find My center again.. and press on.. smiles.

I have never played Sims. However, I am hooked on Zelda.. I have it for My Nintendo Gamecube and also My Nintendo DS.. I have not played in quite awhile though.. I have been doing alot of reading lately instead..

I also bought My Christmas stamps today.. so I am getting My Christmas card address list ready.. and checking to see if I need more card stock, etc.. because I make My own Christmas cards.

I hope you are having a peaceful evening.

As Always,
Jake

[Zimmeh]

Good Evening Jake,

You are welcome about the laugh...I know a few of us have sent out Christmas Cards to each other last year, if I can find the thread, I will post a link to it. I really enjoyed sending Christmas Cards out to different ppl, including ChrisButch over in Ireland.

My version of meditation is power walking and listening to music...It helps me wind down..Have you ever played the boxing game on the Wii? It is so much fun...

Have a good night!

Zimmy

Dear Zimmy,

OK.. that was My serious laugh for the day.. thank you. and I am glad you did not actually wreck.. although I can see why it very well could have happened.

Nothing major for the weekend.. I normally take a break from everything... and just find some peace and quiet. Since I started meditating again.. I plan on finishing off My altar space....and I need to get a few things at WalMart.. Right now.. I am just trying to find My center again.. and press on.. smiles.

I have never played Sims. However, I am hooked on Zelda.. I have it for My Nintendo Gamecube and also My Nintendo DS.. I have not played in quite awhile though.. I have been doing alot of reading lately instead..

I also bought My Christmas stamps today.. so I am getting My Christmas card address list ready.. and checking to see if I need more card stock, etc.. because I make My own Christmas cards.

I hope you are having a peaceful evening.

As Always,
Jake

[Zimmeh]

I found the thread!

Enjoy..

http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?p=231457#post231457

[morningstar55]

mawning Kitchen dwellershttp://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o199/morningstar1955/waflehousecoffee.jpg

[JustJo]

Hello everyone :)

I'm home, I'm exhausted...the trip was great...love my job....love my team....but my flight home was absolutely from hell and I haven't slept since I woke up at 6 a.m. yesterday....so, I'm cranky, and find myself rather pissy with someone I thought was at least a casual friend. Oh well. It is what it is.

I hope all of you are doing well, and I'll be back when I'm rested and more myself. Feels good to be home.

[Zimmeh]

Have a wonderful nap!!

See ya in a bit,

Zimmy

Hello everyone :)

I'm home, I'm exhausted...the trip was great...love my job....love my team....but my flight home was absolutely from hell and I haven't slept since I woke up at 6 a.m. yesterday....so, I'm cranky, and find myself rather pissy with someone I thought was at least a casual friend. Oh well. It is what it is.

I hope all of you are doing well, and I'll be back when I'm rested and more myself. Feels good to be home.

[Zimmeh]

<Standing up on a foot stool>

Good Morning Everyone!!! Hope you all slept well and Jo Jo that you recovered from that hideous airplane flight.

I am thinking of pancakes, eggs, toast, fresh fruit, coffee, tea, sodas, milk and juice for breakfast this morning...

I am off to Target, they have a printer on sale for $30 and I am going to buy one for school.

Have fun today,

Zimmy

[JustJo]

:bringcoffee:

Good morning everyone, and thank you Zimmy. Breakfast sounds wonderful! :eating:

Yes, the flight home was horrific...I'd been up since 6 am Friday and my flight wasn't until 11:45 pm. Tried to get on an earlier one, with no luck. I usually don't mind redeyes since I can sleep on planes, but this one... :seeingstars: The flights were totally full, not a single empty seat, and they booked me so late I had a center seat (ick). From Phoenix to Philly, I was next to a man who smelled like he hadn't bathed in 2 weeks, and directly in front of a baby who woke up and cried every 10 minutes. Can't blame the baby, but the guy....blech. Then, from Philly to Orlando, again in the center seat, next to a very nice and very large woman who filled all of her seat and half of mine. Couldn't get the armrest down, and felt like an exhausted sardine the whole flight. Then.....an hour and a half driving home, trying to stay awake. Definitely not a good time. I went to give the kitties some tuna, bent over to put it on the plate and almost took a header onto the floor.

Had a decent night's sleep though, and feel at least a little more normal today.

The new kitten is cute...short haired and all white, and very very rowdy. We had to do some flea-control on her though. The big cats are not convinced, but the dog loves them and tries to be doggy-mommy to them both. So, we are now at 1 dog and 4 cats....the zoo continues. :giggle:

Hope you all have a good day! :gimmehug:

[Zimmeh]

Good afternoon Jo Jo,

The new kitties sound cute. I went to Target to get a printer and ended buying my 4 year old niece a huge Barbie set instead. It was in their four day sale for $29.99. My mom and I are going to pay half.

You and Scoote should join the christmas card exchange. It's a lot of fun.

Hugs and have fun today,

Zimmy

:bringcoffee:

Good morning everyone, and thank you Zimmy. Breakfast sounds wonderful! :eating:

Yes, the flight home was horrific...I'd been up since 6 am Friday and my flight wasn't until 11:45 pm. Tried to get on an earlier one, with no luck. I usually don't mind redeyes since I can sleep on planes, but this one... :seeingstars: The flights were totally full, not a single empty seat, and they booked me so late I had a center seat (ick). From Phoenix to Philly, I was next to a man who smelled like he hadn't bathed in 2 weeks, and directly in front of a baby who woke up and cried every 10 minutes. Can't blame the baby, but the guy....blech. Then, from Philly to Orlando, again in the center seat, next to a very nice and very large woman who filled all of her seat and half of mine. Couldn't get the armrest down, and felt like an exhausted sardine the whole flight. Then.....an hour and a half driving home, trying to stay awake. Definitely not a good time. I went to give the kitties some tuna, bent over to put it on the plate and almost took a header onto the floor.

Had a decent night's sleep though, and feel at least a little more normal today.

The new kitten is cute...short haired and all white, and very very rowdy. We had to do some flea-control on her though. The big cats are not convinced, but the dog loves them and tries to be doggy-mommy to them both. So, we are now at 1 dog and 4 cats....the zoo continues. :giggle:

Hope you all have a good day! :gimmehug:

[Zimmeh]

Good morning Everyone,

Have a wonderful day and remember to smile and laugh today...:happyjump:

Breakfast is open to whatever you all want..
:tea::freetoaster::cherry:
Have fun,

Zimmy

[morningstar55]

good morning kitchen dwellers http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o199/morningstar1955/acdcmug.jpg

yeap.... my ACDC cup.. got it last yr for christmas from my darling daughter. even though i aleady had a favorite cup.. and one with a cute australian shepard on it...
i was put in a guilt trip on how come i dont use the cup I recieved for Christmas.. sooooooo ... here we are. lol
rock on .. lol

[JustJo]

Good morning all :) (and your coffee cup story made me laugh morningstar....I still use the kittycat cup a friend gave me, even when she's not around to see whether I do or not!)

:bringcoffee: Coffee is on, and so is breakfast....a little fresh pineapple, bagels with cream cheese....and I might be persuaded to make some eggs if anyone is so inclined. :eating:

I'm making my "to do" list for the day...and realized I haven't even bought my groceries yet for Thanksgiving dinner....better get that turkey so it can start thawing!

Hope you all have a great day! :gimmehug:

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

I am thinking of some really good brain food this morning. How about some turkey and cheese omelettes, hash browns, toast, coffee, juice, milk, sodas and tea this morning?

I found out yesterday that I don't have class tomorrow which I am happy for. Now I get an extra day of studying to finish up my final paper for microbiology and then I can start studying for my micro lab final next Wednesday...We are having a Christmas party for Avon on December 6th and I am actually looking forward to it, so I can have a lot of fun!

Have fun today, I am done with class at 2pm today and then I am coming home to relax..

See you all in a bit,

Zimmy

[morningstar55]

good morning to all you kitchen dwellers and peekers http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o199/morningstar1955/acdccup2.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o199/morningstar1955/pancakes.jpg

[JustJo]

Good morning all :) and thank you Zimmy and morningstar...breakfast looks and sounds yummy! :eating:

I just finished cleaning and adjusting chemicals in the pool (don't tell Scoote but I actually enjoy being the pool girl :giggle: ). We just need to get the solar panels replaced (after we figure out the budget and get a couple more quotes) and we'll be all set. The Rooster still swims, but it's too chilly for me as it is.

He has a short day at school today (opted to go because it's early dismissal and "fun day") and the Prince is still asleep (opted not to go cuz he's 16 and likes to sleep until noon generally), and I'm catching up on emails and work. Scoote's already off to pizza land...glad she gets Thursday off though!

Wow Zimmy, sounds like you're studying hard! Good for you, and I hope you enjoy the Avon party as well. Is it a fun group of women? I would guess it attracts people who like to be friendly and sociable, or they wouldn't want to be selling Avon, would they?

Off to work for me....fresh pot of coffee is on :bringcoffee:

Hugs to you all :gimmehug: and smooches for my baby :kissy:

[morningstar55]

**holding up my cup to clank with .......... **
Good morning..toasting a new day , a Happy thanksgiving eve.. lol ......

yep. this is my other favorite coffee cup.. lol .. before the ACDC one came into play.. lol
hope you all have a great day. :)

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o199/morningstar1955/aussiecoffeecup.jpg

[JakeTulane]

Good Morning morning,

I am liking the coffee cup collection you have going... I think we should get to see a new one each few days... grins.

Happy Thanksgiving Eve to you.. oh and of course our National Holiday of Hump Day... so it is a double celebration.. grins.

I hope the day is a peaceful one for you... smiles.

As Always,
Jake

:glasses:

[JakeTulane]

Good Morning lovely kitchen patrons,

Setting out a buffet breakfast... of whatever your hearts desire.. with plenty of :tea: and :bringcoffee: oh and I am going to throw in some of this today as we get ready to gather for tomorrow.. smiles.. :ohm:

My apologies, that I have not posted in a few days.. however, I always read of course.. I just needed some meditation.. and perhaps some reflection.. to find My center again.. so now I am back.. grins.

I can NOT believe morning and I are here before Zimmy... she must be sleeping in.. I believe she has school off starting today.. yeahhhhhh !!!

I hope everyone has a peaceful day..

waves to Jo (the pool girl), scoote (the electric lawnmower king), morning, Zimmy.. and all of those that decide to wander in..

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Jake,

I have been up since 7:15am, just putting some Avon books together for my big buyers so I can drop them off today. My mom is one of those big buyers, the woman loves to shop...But I also give her a lot of stuff to, since she helps me out. I am going to be running some errands with a friend this morning and maybe I can have my mom redye my hair and then rehighlight it for the Avon party...

My collection of coffee cups I left in Seattle when I moved back, but I was able to find some that I had left at my mom's house when I moved. I have seven coffee cups from Princess House and I love them to death. My everyday coffee cups are the two that I have from Starbucks. They are this cobalt blue and can hold almost two cups of coffee...Just what I need when I am going to take a test, ehhe..

I don't have class today, but since my professor gave us the day off and we are missing a day of lecture, he gave us homework. Which is fine by me...

Hugs to you and have a wonderful day,

Zimmy

Good Morning lovely kitchen patrons,

Setting out a buffet breakfast... of whatever your hearts desire.. with plenty of :tea: and :bringcoffee: oh and I am going to throw in some of this today as we get ready to gather for tomorrow.. smiles.. :ohm:

My apologies, that I have not posted in a few days.. however, I always read of course.. I just needed some meditation.. and perhaps some reflection.. to find My center again.. so now I am back.. grins.

I can NOT believe morning and I are here before Zimmy... she must be sleeping in.. I believe she has school off starting today.. yeahhhhhh !!!

I hope everyone has a peaceful day..

waves to Jo (the pool girl), scoote (the electric lawnmower king), morning, Zimmy.. and all of those that decide to wander in..

[JustJo]

Good morning everyone :)

:bringcoffee:
Isn't it funny how we all have favorite coffee cups? I have two favs....one is plain white and has a cat drawing on it (given to me by an old friend ages ago), and the other I bought in Cape May on vacation one year....it's mostly turquoise and has a beach/sailing theme that always reminds me of that favorite vacation spot.

I've been awake since about 7:30, when one of Scoote's employees decided to text with a stupid question....grrrrrr. Actually I needed to be up by 8 anyway since it's a work day for me, but somehow losing that last 20 minutes or so of sleep is extra annoying.

Glad to see you posting again Jake, and don't worry....we all know how it feels to need to step back and regroup a bit. :rrose: We're just glad you're back. :)

Sooooo.....I went a little overboard at BJ's yesterday, and probably shouldn't be allowed to go shopping there without Scoote. She's the voice of reason that says "did you bring the coupons?" and "do you really think you'll use 12 boxes of lasagna noodles?" :giggle: Let's just say that our cupboards and fridge are stocked....and we've got a 20lb turkey for 4 people. :blink: Anyone want to come for dinner?

In other news, I'm figuring out more about this house everyday, which is great. I figured out the sprinkler system programming yesterday (hurray...first step was to hunt around the outside and find the box), and that my electric hedge trimmer works on dead palm fronds. :) Now we have just a few more mystery light switches to go and I think we'll have the place under control.

Off to fill up that coffee cup...and get to work.
Hope you all have a happy "day before Thanksgiving" :gimmehug:
....and :lips: to my :alarm: sweetie

[Zimmeh]

Hope you all had a wonderful day! I am enjoying having a house, you can actually decorate the outside of it. I bought some ornaments for the birch tree out front and this weekend we are going to start putting up the Christmas decorations.

If you all traveling for Thanksgiving, please be careful and have a safe trip! I will be headed to my mom's house tomorrow and I will be spending the day with her.

Have a good night and I am leaving some lasagna in the oven for dinner!

Zimmy

[JustJo]

Hope you all had a wonderful day! I am enjoying having a house, you can actually decorate the outside of it. I bought some ornaments for the birch tree out front and this weekend we are going to start putting up the Christmas decorations.

If you all traveling for Thanksgiving, please be careful and have a safe trip! I will be headed to my mom's house tomorrow and I will be spending the day with her.

Have a good night and I am leaving some lasagna in the oven for dinner!

Zimmy

Safe travels Zimmy, and great minds....we just had lasagna and garlic bread for dinner! :giggle:

I'm looking forward to decorating this year too, although I'm not sure how to string lights on a palm tree yet. :)

Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! :rrose:

[morningstar55]

good morning kitchen dwellers

hope you all have a nice thanksgiving today...
and yep .. another favorite cup pic..... lol
this one is at my mom's...... lol
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o199/morningstar1955/0725080604.jpg

[katsarecool]

Happy thanksgiving everyone!!!

[JakeTulane]

Good Morning wonderful kitchen patrons,

Happy Day of Gathering to all of you.. and let Me take this moment to say thank you to each of you for being here. I truly enjoy this thread and our interactions here. It is a lovely place to just enjoy one anothers' company with no drama. I would have each and every one of you around My table for any type of dinner at any time. smiles.

Waves to Jo, scoote, Zimmy, morning, kats..

Be safe.

Here is our morning start up... :tea: and :bringcoffee:

As Always,
Jake

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Jo Jo,

I am not sure how to put lights in a palm tree either, but I do have a ladder that you can borrow. We decorated the birch tree for Halloween and it came out cute. I love going to Michaels to pick up decorations. I bought these two mini ceramic bread pans there, and one has a snowman on it and the other one has a reindeer on it. I am trying to find a recipe to make gingerbread bread or pumpkin bread. The two cookbooks I have don't have recipes for them. So I guess I will hit the Food Network's website and see if they have anything...

Have a lot of fun today! Thank you and I will have a safe journey to my mom's house.

Hugs to you,

Zimmy

Safe travels Zimmy, and great minds....we just had lasagna and garlic bread for dinner! :giggle:

I'm looking forward to decorating this year too, although I'm not sure how to string lights on a palm tree yet. :)

Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! :rrose:

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Jake,

I love how we all can come in here and joke around or vent if we need to and I also love that it is a drama free zone. This time of year is hard for me, it was my deceased dad's favorite time of year. So every year, I try and find something that will keep me busy, and being the Holiday Card Exchange *wrangler*, is wonderful.

I would love to have you all over for dinner or even a movie night...

Hope you have a wonderful day with your family,

Zimmy

Good Morning wonderful kitchen patrons,

Happy Day of Gathering to all of you.. and let Me take this moment to say thank you to each of you for being here. I truly enjoy this thread and our interactions here. It is a lovely place to just enjoy one anothers' company with no drama. I would have each and every one of you around My table for any type of dinner at any time. smiles.

Waves to Jo, scoote, Zimmy, morning, kats..

Be safe.

Here is our morning start up... :tea: and :bringcoffee:

As Always,
Jake

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

Someone from the Singles Thread posted this and I cracked up laughing..

Enjoy!

YouTube - HELP YOU MAKE IT TO YOUR FLIGHT - Buck Howdy

Zimmy

[JustJo]

Good Morning Jo Jo,

I am not sure how to put lights in a palm tree either, but I do have a ladder that you can borrow. We decorated the birch tree for Halloween and it came out cute. I love going to Michaels to pick up decorations. I bought these two mini ceramic bread pans there, and one has a snowman on it and the other one has a reindeer on it. I am trying to find a recipe to make gingerbread bread or pumpkin bread. The two cookbooks I have don't have recipes for them. So I guess I will hit the Food Network's website and see if they have anything...

Have a lot of fun today! Thank you and I will have a safe journey to my mom's house.

Hugs to you,

Zimmy

I'll dig around in my old Betty Crocker...I know there's a nice old fashioned gingerbread recipe in there....but I confess that I use a mix for pumpkin bread because it's better than what I can make from scratch. It's an easy one, and not expensive either...the brand is Pillsbury Quick Breads. They have several types, but we like the pumpkin best. :)

[JustJo]

Good morning all and Happy Thanksgiving :)

I echo the sentiments, and wish you were all going to be around the table this afternoon (in part because we have a TON of food :) ).

I've been in the kitchen since about 7 a.m. The bread dough is on its second rising for the cloverleaf rolls, the turkey is in the oven, the pumpkin pies and apple pie are cooling on the counter. Still to come...mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, gravy, corn....and maybe some green beans...we're still debating on that.

Hope you all have a wonderful day, and that we all take the time to count our blessings today.
:turkeyday:

[lipstixgal]

Happy Thanksgiving to you all I just put the turkey in the oven and now the smoke detector has gone off!! It always happens when I bake anything. Anyway I hope everyone has a nice Thanksgiving, going to make some sweet potato casserole when I get the recipe!! leaving coffee and tea :tea:

[morningstar55]

mawning Kitchen dwellers and peekers
hope everyone had a nice thanksgiving
and have a ?
how many went out for black friday?? lol
i did that once....... yrs ago..... at toys r us... ooYY
never doing that again. lol
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o199/morningstar1955/0725080604.jpg

[JustJo]

Good morning all :)

Well, we ate entirely too much yesterday, and then I perused Black Friday ads while Scoote and the Prince went to see the new Harry Potter movie.

Rooster and I were out the door before 5 for Black Friday shopping...saved over $200 and were back by 7:15. Not bad!

I stopped at Starbucks and brought lattes and scones for everyone. :bringcoffee:

My bed is calling, but on the way home I realized that this is the morning that the cable guy is coming to fix our DVR....so I'll be staying up instead.

In other news, I discovered that the pipe I hit with a shovel in the back yard actually IS connected to something....which I realized when I heard wayyyy too much water bubbling up into the back yard at 4:45 a.m. Evidently it's part of the sprinkler system. Oops! :blink: Now I have to run down to Lowe's later and get the stuff to cap it (luckily I've done that before :giggle: )

Hope you're all enjoying a long weekend. :)

[JakeTulane]

Good Morning lovely Kitchen Patrons,

I can not even believe I am up this early. I had a case of insomnia last night at did not even try to lay down until almost 3am and now I am wide awake.. at 8:10am?? :seeingstars:

laughs.. I did the same thing morningstar.. it was Toys R Us .. the one time that I tried that Black Friday thing.. and it was for the Tickle Me Elmo ...which I really wanted for My nephew.. that was the first and very last experience of Black Friday for Me.. I would rather sit back and grab the online deals.. because just about every online retailer does the sales as well..

As we can see our brave Jo went out there and saved some money... what did you get Jo? or is it a secret... like something for scoote? grins.. you can whisper to us .. if so.. laughs.

Today for Me.. is just going to be a quiet day of relaxation.. most likely a nap.. some reading.. . and wandering around the site... My poor sister has to work from 1-7pm.. thankfully not for a large retailer though..

Wonders where Zimmy is at... hummmmmsss...

To start our day... :tea: and :bringcoffee:

Waves to Jo, scoote, Zimmy, morning, kats, lipstix

[morningstar55]

Turkey left overs for breakfast........
cut up some turkey
get it warm in a frying pan....
add some un cooked scrambled eggs into ..
when done .... add some shredded cheese on top.
serve with some salsa.. or/and home fried red skin taters.. with a lil onion mixed in.. enjoy

[katsarecool]

Morning everyone!!! Every time I see this thread come up on New Posts it makes me smile and I can actually smell the coffee from here.

Jo you are a brave soul!!!! I have never shopped on Black Friday! I have a rebellious streak against the blatant materialistic behavior seen on the news. Get a grip people! Not you Jo!!! The nutjobs seen on the news! LOL

The weather here is cool and dreary with a 90% chance of rain. So it is a day for snuggling under the covers with a good book. My daughter insisted I read Lipstick in Afghanistan but so far it is sort of bland and the characters bland and not well developed. But I will stick it out because of the subject matter; aid workers helping the civilian population.

Electric blanket is on. The bed made with my name on it. A frig loaded with leftovers. Cats happy and fat. What else could I ask for? :)

Have a great day everyone! Jo, I want to know what you bought too. You can tell us we can keep it a secret here. LOL

[JustJo]

Hello everyone :)

Morningstar, that sounds yummy! :eating: I had a scone with my latte, but my tummy is rumbling. Of course, if I start cooking something the cable guy is bound to show up right then :giggle:

Kats, I had to laugh...cuz I'm almost as bad as the crazies on the news :seeingstars: I refuse to line up anywhere at 4 a.m., but by 5 I'm somewhere and, while I never throw elbows, I have been known to duck underneath the shoving masses to get what I want! :)

I can tell....I had a short list this year and only spied a few things, so our battle plan was brief this year. I got an XBox 360 with the Kinnect thingie (so yes, I'll be dancing in my living room when no one else is home and scaring the critters no doubt!) and some games for the Rooster. He knew about it since he's at that age where I have to ask him what he wants. I'll add on some little things that will be surprises, but he's already lobbying to open it up. (I may relent a bit early since he has to go to his father's for a week on the day after Christmas....seems cruel to give it to him and then immediately make him leave it for a week!)

I also got Scoote something...but she'll be getting it for her birthday in about a week. She can probably guess... :sunglass: I just hope it's an okay one, cuz I'm not a techie kind of person!

Some years I've been known to spend the time to peruse, but usually I know exactly where I'm going, grab the door buster items and get the heck out of there. Most of the rest of my shopping will be online, although I still need to go prowl around for my best friend (another December birthday, so have to find bday and Christmas gifts for her), and a little "secret santa" stuff as well. :)

[morningstar55]

Good Morning lovely Kitchen Patrons,

I can not even believe I am up this early. I had a case of insomnia last night at did not even try to lay down until almost 3am and now I am wide awake.. at 8:10am?? :seeingstars:

laughs.. I did the same thing morningstar.. it was Toys R Us .. the one time that I tried that Black Friday thing.. and it was for the Tickle Me Elmo ...which I really wanted for My nephew.. that was the first and very last experience of Black Friday for Me.. I would rather sit back and grab the online deals.. because just about every online retailer does the sales as well..

As we can see our brave Jo went out there and saved some money... what did you get Jo? or is it a secret... like something for scoote? grins.. you can whisper to us .. if so.. laughs.

Today for Me.. is just going to be a quiet day of relaxation.. most likely a nap.. some reading.. . and wandering around the site... My poor sister has to work from 1-7pm.. thankfully not for a large retailer though..

Wonders where Zimmy is at... hummmmmsss...

To start our day... :tea: and :bringcoffee:

Waves to Jo, scoote, Zimmy, morning, kats, lipstix

.. lol ..... i got one of them tickle elmo's.. in fact its the one that rolls around on floor laughing... its still in the box.. lol
and it still tells you .. NO fair peeking when you lift the edge of the lid.*
i got it for a investment thing .. cause they were hot then... but now its like not.... soo its in the box still stored away in a closet.

[JakeTulane]

.. lol ..... i got one of them tickle elmo's.. in fact its the one that rolls around on floor laughing... its still in the box.. lol
and it still tells you .. NO fair peeking when you lift the edge of the lid.*
i got it for a investment thing .. cause they were hot then... but now its like not.... soo its in the box still stored away in a closet.

Want to know what I think you should do? Given you know it is not a monetary investment.. this year you should donate it somewhere as a gift to a child.. like in a drop box somewhere.. like Wal-Mart, Target, etc..

I think that would be an investment beyond measure. smiles.

[Zimmeh]

Good morning Jake,

I was trying to get my first cup of coffee from Panera Bread. I didn't go shopping this morning and I am glad.

How was your Thanksgiving?

Have fun,

Zimmy

Good Morning lovely Kitchen Patrons,

I can not even believe I am up this early. I had a case of insomnia last night at did not even try to lay down until almost 3am and now I am wide awake.. at 8:10am?? :seeingstars:

laughs.. I did the same thing morningstar.. it was Toys R Us .. the one time that I tried that Black Friday thing.. and it was for the Tickle Me Elmo ...which I really wanted for My nephew.. that was the first and very last experience of Black Friday for Me.. I would rather sit back and grab the online deals.. because just about every online retailer does the sales as well..

As we can see our brave Jo went out there and saved some money... what did you get Jo? or is it a secret... like something for scoote? grins.. you can whisper to us .. if so.. laughs.

Today for Me.. is just going to be a quiet day of relaxation.. most likely a nap.. some reading.. . and wandering around the site... My poor sister has to work from 1-7pm.. thankfully not for a large retailer though..

Wonders where Zimmy is at... hummmmmsss...

To start our day... :tea: and :bringcoffee:

Waves to Jo, scoote, Zimmy, morning, kats, lipstix

[lipstixgal]

Good Day everyone hope your Thanksgiving was a good one, there's a lot of turkey left over in my house and dressing and what not. I think that turkey sandwiches will be in order for tonight's dinner. yeah Jo what did you buy at the store?? Secrets huh?? I'm not going out there in this area NY/NJ metro area I would be nuts, maybe to the grocery store later on for some bread for sandwiches that's all...

[morningstar55]

Want to know what I think you should do? Given you know it is not a monetary investment.. this year you should donate it somewhere as a gift to a child.. like in a drop box somewhere.. like Wal-Mart, Target, etc..

I think that would be an investment beyond measure. smiles.



hmmm good idea....... had a thought of saving it for my ** cough** grand kids.. but so far thats not happening.... ** wheww** lol ...and by the time it does happen...... the batteries might really be not working to well by then.. im surprised they lasted this long lol .. lets see think its been ahhh 5 yrs?? 6?? cant really remember.... something like that.
but yes........... will keep that idea in mind. :)

[lipstixgal]

hmmm good idea....... had a thought of saving it for my ** cough** grand kids.. but so far thats not happening.... ** wheww** lol ...and by the time it does happen...... the batteries might really be not working to well by then.. im surprised they lasted this long lol .. lets see think its been ahhh 5 yrs?? 6?? cant really remember.... something like that.
but yes........... will keep that idea in mind. :)

That would be a good idea to donate the tickle me elmo to some good cause!!

I'm making soup with my turkey and it smells good and some pumpkin bread now I need a butch women to appreciate all that I do for her/hym, no one here to eat all of that food and there's alot of soup!! Pumpkin bread on the way in about an hour if the oven cooperates!! have a great night everyone..

[JakeTulane]

Good Afternoon Zimmy,

nods.. I agree with staying out of the craziness.. unless like I said.. there is a "real" deal out there to be had.. I would rather shop for the bargains online.

I had a wonderful Day of Gathering... everyone was happy... and the food was great... so all in all a stellar time... smiles. How was your's?

Ah I have eaten at Panera... never tried the coffee.. however, then again we all know by now I am kind of snobby about My coffee. laughs.

As Always,
Jake



Good morning Jake,

I was trying to get my first cup of coffee from Panera Bread. I didn't go shopping this morning and I am glad.

How was your Thanksgiving?

Have fun,

Zimmy

[Zimmeh]

Heya Jake,

I was walking around Target with a girl from my anatomy class and we were down the coffee pot aisle and she picked up a French Press. The guy who was stocking shelves asked her a question about the French Press. I started giggling and since she couldn't answer his question, I ended up answering it. The guy was pretty amazed that I knew anything about the French Press and the fact that it makes the coffee better than a percolator pot.

My Thanksgiving was good, after I ate dinner at 1pm, I didn't eat anything else. I had my group member laughing at me yesterday when i told her that i would have to roll myself into Panera Bread this morning. The coffee at Panera is ok, but my fave is still Starbucks. I heard that over in Orlando at a Target store, there was this woman threatening to beat up another lady bc she got the last tv that was on sale. I like ordering things online, you get to do research on the product before you buy it.

I am off to finish my homework,

Zimmy

Good Afternoon Zimmy,

nods.. I agree with staying out of the craziness.. unless like I said.. there is a "real" deal out there to be had.. I would rather shop for the bargains online.

I had a wonderful Day of Gathering... everyone was happy... and the food was great... so all in all a stellar time... smiles. How was your's?

Ah I have eaten at Panera... never tried the coffee.. however, then again we all know by now I am kind of snobby about My coffee. laughs.

As Always,
Jake

[lipstixgal]

Update on the soup its almost ready and thick with turkey meat and pasta will put a little cheese on it too oh no mixing meat with dairy but it sheep's milk cheese so I don't knowif that counts and the pumpkin bread is still baking but almost done its really brown on the outside, dog is crying so gotta run to let him outside and get myself some soup and noodles..[/U]

[JakeTulane]

Hi you,

I KNEW there was a reason I liked you so much.. good for you on giving the salesperson an education on the french press benefits.. I actually got on of My brother's to convert to one.. although he works on the road alot (builds bridges) so he likes to have his coffee ready when he wakes up to take with him.. so he keeps his "timer" coffee pot around still. My Mom used to drink her's from a drip maker... but after her first cup was done.. she would switch to the french press. laughs.

Good to see you had a great dinner yesterday.. nods @ the rolling factor.. I swear.. after I ate yesterday.. it felt like I had that whole turkey all by itself inside of Me.

Yeah.. the whole fighting over something in a store? I went through that one time. ... I was shopping for My ex when I lived in Idaho... and there was this sweater I KNEW My ex would love.. so of course I had to have it. Well when I went to pick it up... this other woman reached out.. and I mean she came out of nowhere.. I did not even see her.. and was all over it.. saying she saw it first, etc. I let go of the sweater and said "Well if it means that much to you, here you go"... When I told My ex about it on Christmas morning.. she was more proud of the fact that I did not go ballistic on the woman. laughs.

Good Luck with your homework. Back to class on Monday, yes?

As Always,
Jake




Heya Jake,

I was walking around Target with a girl from my anatomy class and we were down the coffee pot aisle and she picked up a French Press. The guy who was stocking shelves asked her a question about the French Press. I started giggling and since she couldn't answer his question, I ended up answering it. The guy was pretty amazed that I knew anything about the French Press and the fact that it makes the coffee better than a percolator pot.

My Thanksgiving was good, after I ate dinner at 1pm, I didn't eat anything else. I had my group member laughing at me yesterday when i told her that i would have to roll myself into Panera Bread this morning. The coffee at Panera is ok, but my fave is still Starbucks. I heard that over in Orlando at a Target store, there was this woman threatening to beat up another lady bc she got the last tv that was on sale. I like ordering things online, you get to do research on the product before you buy it.

I am off to finish my homework,

Zimmy

[Bella~Vita]

I just wanted to stop in to tell everyone Happy Holidays! It's been a long time since I chatted here/honey I'm Home thread. Anywho, stay well, be safe, and enjoy your Holidays .

[morningstar55]

Good Afternoon Zimmy,

nods.. I agree with staying out of the craziness.. unless like I said.. there is a "real" deal out there to be had.. I would rather shop for the bargains online.

I had a wonderful Day of Gathering... everyone was happy... and the food was great... so all in all a stellar time... smiles. How was your's?

Ah I have eaten at Panera... never tried the coffee.. however, then again we all know by now I am kind of snobby about My coffee. laughs.

As Always,
Jake

lol lol snobby about coffee?? lol .... i am to a point myself...... and being on the road.. one has to be.
Panera bread does have purty good coffee....
i dont like starbucks..... to strong for me..
i dont like it weakk but not that strong either..
Pilot truck stops and Mc Donalds.. believe it or not has pretty good coffee.
and lets not forget .... Tim Hortons.. yayy lol
golden corral has prety good coffee....... a tip about going to golden corral and getting free coffee.......
when u pay for your buffet... when u 1st come in. just get water/lemon water..... then during dinner... you can get a coffee cup or ask the wairtess for coffee.... and they wont charge u ..... wierd huh?

[morningstar55]

I just wanted to stop in to tell everyone Happy Holidays! It's been a long time since I chatted here/honey I'm Home thread. Anywho, stay well, be safe, and enjoy your Holidays .

hiDEhooooo 's .... ((((Kat))))) :tea:

[Bella~Vita]

hiDEhooooo 's .... ((((Kat))))) :tea:

Thank you ((((((((((((( MS ))))))))))))))))

[Zimmeh]

Welcome Kat!!!

Hope you had a wonderful holiday and the Honey thread has all but died.

Have a good night,

Zimmy

[Zimmeh]

Good Evening Everyone,

I am thinking it is a left over type of dinner tonight with all of the goodies left from yesterday.

I got Elijah to go up to Lisa and say, "Mommy, my butt stinkies", when he poohs. Hehe..

I am leaving a huge pot of Afternoon Tea on..

Zimmy

[Zimmeh]

What a cute baby chipmunk..

Night all,

Zimmy

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PFomSlqFDbA/SojIhQM316I/AAAAAAAAJL4/gtRqeKj-Gig/s400/009.jpg

[JustJo]

Good evening all :) ....and nice to see you Kat and MStar :rrose:

Dinner tonight was the first of the leftovers...creamed turkey with carrots and peas, and leftover rolls. I made scratch cloverleaf rolls (I love homemade bread)...and they dunk nicely in the creamed turkey. :eating:

I managed a short nap, but still think I'll be in bed early tonight....I've felt sleepy all day...must be the hourly wake up from 1 a.m. until 4:30...and then the early start shopping. Nothing an early bedtime won't cure :alarm:

Hope you're all having a lovely evening...and I'll see what I can do about some pancakes for breakfast! :winky:

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Jake,

I'm a coffee snob as well. I found the only coffee that doesn't make me sick is Starbucks. I cannot drink Folgers or Maxwell House, something to do with how they process it.

Have fun and be back soon,

Zimmy

Hi you,

I KNEW there was a reason I liked you so much.. good for you on giving the salesperson an education on the french press benefits.. I actually got on of My brother's to convert to one.. although he works on the road alot (builds bridges) so he likes to have his coffee ready when he wakes up to take with him.. so he keeps his "timer" coffee pot around still. My Mom used to drink her's from a drip maker... but after her first cup was done.. she would switch to the french press. laughs.

Good to see you had a great dinner yesterday.. nods @ the rolling factor.. I swear.. after I ate yesterday.. it felt like I had that whole turkey all by itself inside of Me.

Yeah.. the whole fighting over something in a store? I went through that one time. ... I was shopping for My ex when I lived in Idaho... and there was this sweater I KNEW My ex would love.. so of course I had to have it. Well when I went to pick it up... this other woman reached out.. and I mean she came out of nowhere.. I did not even see her.. and was all over it.. saying she saw it first, etc. I let go of the sweater and said "Well if it means that much to you, here you go"... When I told My ex about it on Christmas morning.. she was more proud of the fact that I did not go ballistic on the woman. laughs.

Good Luck with your homework. Back to class on Monday, yes?

As Always,
Jake

[morningstar55]

mawning kitchen dwellers

breakfast tacos anyone??
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[JustJo]

:bringcoffee: Good morning everyone :)

As usual, the Rooster and I are up, the Prince and Scoote are still snoozing, and the kittens are rampaging around the place. It's amazing how much small kittens and a mini dog can sound like a herd of ponies on a laminate floor! :giggle:

Not sure what the day holds for us...Scoote has the day off work, but has a really painful, scratchy throat. I made her gargle with some warm salt water, and hope it will help. At this rate, all she'll be eating today is jello (I made her some strawberry :) ) and leftover pumpkin pie...anything soft.

So far I'm just waking up with coffee and some raisin toast, but those breakfast tacos sound like a pretty good idea :eating:

:gimmehug: Hugs to all...and hope you have a great day.

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

Jo Jo, hope Scoote gets to feeling better. I had yogurt, coffee and chocolate SoyMilk for breakfast this morning and I treated myself to some Godiva Dark chocolate Caramels that I bought at the grocery store this morning...Hehe..

I am thinking of some yummy pancakes this morning for breakfast? Breakfast tacos sound yummy, but they are a big no no on my diet...

Have fun and I will see you all in a bit,

Zimmy

[lipstixgal]

Yum yes breakfast tacos sound great how do you make them?? I always wondered. I've been up since 7 am walked the dogs had the breakfast it almost time for lunch, don't know what to have. No turkey I'm tired of it already maybe a subway sandwich from subway roast beef huh, sounds good to me.. have a great day everyone,,,hope scoote bets better real soon.

[katsarecool]

Morning everyone. It is still morning right? LOL Scotter get well soon!!! Strep throat is making the rounds though!!! I hope that is not it!.

Cold in the Atlanta area, coldest night so far this autumn. Boo! Hiss!!!

Thinking about what to eat right now. Pancakes sound awesome! Or breakfast tacos... or a salad or Shredded Wheat.

Have a great weekend ya'll!

[Zimmeh]

Good Evening Ladies and Gents,

Well, I have spent the last hour hanging Christmas window clings and ornaments out in the birch tree. Tomorrow, we are going to put up the Christmass trees and the rest of the decorations. I cannot wait!!!

I am leaving some hot cocoa, tea, and coffee with whipped cream, chocolate sauce and chocolate shavings for the hot cocoa.

Night all!

Zimmy

[Zimmeh]

Our neighbors and us all had breakfast for dinner. We had pancakes, sausage <links and patties>, scrambled eggs, english muffins and croissants...I had two pancakes and some eggs with a cup of French Roast coffee....Needless to say, I probably won't be eating breakfast in the morning!

Have a good night,

Zimmy

Morning everyone. It is still morning right? LOL Scotter get well soon!!! Strep throat is making the rounds though!!! I hope that is not it!.

Cold in the Atlanta area, coldest night so far this autumn. Boo! Hiss!!!

Thinking about what to eat right now. Pancakes sound awesome! Or breakfast tacos... or a salad or Shredded Wheat.

Have a great weekend ya'll!

[Zimmeh]

Good morning Everyone,

It is a gorgeous but chilly day here and I am really loving it......

I am undecided about what to have for breakfast, but I am leaving a huge vat of coffee on!

Have fun today,

Zimmy

[JustJo]

Good morning everyone :)

:bringcoffee: Just a quick pop in to say hi this morning...the Rooster and I are headed into Orlando to visit my ex-boss/still friend who is vacationing there at a very snazzy hotel...to enjoy some lunch and play time in the pool and lazy river. She just called to tell me that their "kids club" is making shark tooth necklaces at 2 p.m. (she knows my kiddo so well!)...so we have to be sure to be in time for that!

Hope you all have a great day...and take care of Scoote if she pops in...poor thing is still feeling sick, scratchy sore throat and all congested. :cough:

[lipstixgal]

Sounds like a fun day to be had by you two Jo and Rooster. Its cold and sunny here today wish it was warmer so I could go get my knitting needles for my knitting circle which starts next week. Maybe tues it is suppose to get warmer!! Going for that second cup of coffee with splenda and cream.. get well to Scoote take some sudafed for the congestion I think that it is going around!!

[katsarecool]

Just dropping in for a late second cup with some ole friends. Have fun Jo and I am so jealous!!! I love the Lazy Rivers! Wow! Ok, I miss Florida for just this reason!!

I think I will have a Colombian blend with Half and Half and slenda to get the day kick started.

Oh dear me you knit? I love this hobby and art form. Wishing I had some nice scarf type yarn here at home right now. What are you knitting?

Last year I knitted a cool scarf with matching beret; the harvest dark earthy tones that was fuzzy type yarn. What a mistake! I have a knee lenght feminine pea coat made of wool and that stuff is all over my coat. It will take hours with the lint brush to get it clean looking again. I will make sure to wear the scarf with my jacket which is made of a shiny fabric. But it does not match very well. LOL

I hope everyone has a lovely day!!!

[lipstixgal]

Just dropping in for a late second cup with some ole friends. Have fun Jo and I am so jealous!!! I love the Lazy Rivers! Wow! Ok, I miss Florida for just this reason!!

I think I will have a Colombian blend with Half and Half and slenda to get the day kick started.

Oh dear me you knit? I love this hobby and art form. Wishing I had some nice scarf type yarn here at home right now. What are you knitting?

Last year I knitted a cool scarf with matching beret; the harvest dark earthy tones that was fuzzy type yarn. What a mistake! I have a knee lenght feminine pea coat made of wool and that stuff is all over my coat. It will take hours with the lint brush to get it clean looking again. I will make sure to wear the scarf with my jacket which is made of a shiny fabric. But it does not match very well. LOL

I hope everyone has a lovely day!!!

I don't know what I am going to knit it is my first time trying to knit I'm just learning and its a knitting circle in my Temple which I attend. I do crochet though, hope everyone has a nice day and enjoys it because tomorrow is a work day for most people...

[Zimmeh]

Heya Everyone,

Well we have of the decorations put up and about five more totes to go before it is completely put up...I am so excited about Christmas and I cannot wait to mail out my Christmas cards....

I am leaving some hot cocoa, coffee, tea and assorted beverages for us tonight!!

Zimmy

[katsarecool]

I don't know what I am going to knit it is my first time trying to knit I'm just learning and its a knitting circle in my Temple which I attend. I do crochet though, hope everyone has a nice day and enjoys it because tomorrow is a work day for most people...Knitting is very soothing for the soul and adds to the wardrobe as well. If you have any questions please do not hestitate to ask. My mom taught me to knit when I was about 8 years old. My first project was a scarf for my then three year old brother. Good luck and enjoy it. I enjoy crocheting too.

I just came into the kitchen to see what was going on and to have a cup of hot chocolate. It is rather cold here in the Atlanta area and that would hit the spot. Hmmm! Delicious!!!

[JustJo]

Good morning everyone :)

:bringcoffee: The coffee pot is on, but hot chocolate sounds wonderful as well. It was one of those "tough to wake up" mornings around here, and I'm wishing I was still in bed. I have a conference call shortly though...so no such luck!

Hope you all have a wonderful day, and that it isn't too hard to be back at work again! :gimmehug:

:lips: baby...hope you feel better today...

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

I agree with Jo Jo about having issues with getting up this morning. This crazy weather is making me feel blah..I have my micro lab final on Wednesday morning at 8am and then I have to start studying for my anatomy lab and lecture finals...

Thank you for the coffee Jo Jo!!!!!!!!

Have fun today,

Zimmy

[lipstixgal]

Good afternoon kitchen clan!! I was up early before the sun rises to walk dogs and then went to get cat scan of kidneys and bladder and internal organs its always something. They took forever in that place so disorganized as a medical assistant I know how to run an office and that office was bad. I did manage to bring back chocolate cake so cake for everyone it is and its Kosher too!! Yeah for :chocolate: I hope you all have a good day with your work or school...going to eat my pizza from WW and a diet coke too...

[Zimmeh]

Thank you Lipstix!!

The chocolate cake sounds yummy~! I treated myself to Godiva chocolate that I found at the grocery store on Saturday. Did you know that Godiva is kosher?

Have fun tonight,

Zimmy

Good afternoon kitchen clan!! I was up early before the sun rises to walk dogs and then went to get cat scan of kidneys and bladder and internal organs its always something. They took forever in that place so disorganized as a medical assistant I know how to run an office and that office was bad. I did manage to bring back chocolate cake so cake for everyone it is and its Kosher too!! Yeah for :chocolate: I hope you all have a good day with your work or school...going to eat my pizza from WW and a diet coke too...

[Zimmeh]

For dinner I am thinking of:

Tortilla crusted fish, Mexican rice with cheese, a nice salad and some of Lipstix's chocolate cake for dessert...

My diet has gone bye bye for the holidays...

have fun tonight,

Zimmy

[JakeTulane]

Good Evening lovely Kitchen patrons,

I am pleased to see everyone had a peaceful weekend.

scoote, My friend.. feeling any better? There is a nasty bug going around up here too.. knock on wood.. I have not gotten it yet. However, I spent most of today with a pounding headache.. I had to take Ibuprophen and sleep most of the day.. and it is still there.. although it is not pounding as bad. I also just tried a little dinner.. I was not able to eat all of it.. however, I got enough in Me to keep Me alive.. laughs.

Speaking of knitting.. I miss watching My late maternal Gram knit and crochet. She made some beautiful pieces of work.. or art as I like to call her creations. We still laugh to this day over these hats she crocheted for us all. They weighed a TON and were so heavy they flopped over.. laughs.. however, they kept out heads warm.. and that was the point. There was no way of getting out of wearing them either.. because every time she would see one of us kids.. she would ask where the hat was.. laughs. I miss her.

I hope everyone is having a peaceful evening.

Here is some :tea: and :bringcoffee: because it is cold out there.

Waves to Jo, scoote, Zimmy, kats, morning, lipstix

As Always,
Jake

[katsarecool]

thank you jake for the story of your grandma knitting hats! sorry for no caps. typing with one hand cause i have a high maintenance kitty on my lap!

[Zimmeh]

Good Evening Jake,

I got into doing crossowrd puzzles because of my grandmother and I enjoy it. My oldest niece got the craft gene from my mom and when her and her brother were down for the summer, she made me a butterfly and a "I love you" plaque out of crayola clay. I now have to find some good quality acrylic paint to paint them with. Try taking some Aleve and see if that helps with your headache and I am sorry that you don't feel good.

How was your weekend?

Hugs and have a good night,

Zimmy

Good Evening lovely Kitchen patrons,

I am pleased to see everyone had a peaceful weekend.

scoote, My friend.. feeling any better? There is a nasty bug going around up here too.. knock on wood.. I have not gotten it yet. However, I spent most of today with a pounding headache.. I had to take Ibuprophen and sleep most of the day.. and it is still there.. although it is not pounding as bad. I also just tried a little dinner.. I was not able to eat all of it.. however, I got enough in Me to keep Me alive.. laughs.

Speaking of knitting.. I miss watching My late maternal Gram knit and crochet. She made some beautiful pieces of work.. or art as I like to call her creations. We still laugh to this day over these hats she crocheted for us all. They weighed a TON and were so heavy they flopped over.. laughs.. however, they kept out heads warm.. and that was the point. There was no way of getting out of wearing them either.. because every time she would see one of us kids.. she would ask where the hat was.. laughs. I miss her.

I hope everyone is having a peaceful evening.

Here is some :tea: and :bringcoffee: because it is cold out there.

Waves to Jo, scoote, Zimmy, kats, morning, lipstix

As Always,
Jake

[lipstixgal]

Thank you Lipstix!!

The chocolate cake sounds yummy~! I treated myself to Godiva chocolate that I found at the grocery store on Saturday. Did you know that Godiva is kosher?

Have fun tonight,

Zimmy

The chocolate cake was good but expensive because it is Kosher and I didn't know that Godiva was KOsher. YOU can get Godiva in the grocery store down there I gotta move down there to Florida...hoping everyone has a good night or evening so far and gets out of the blahs I think its the time of the year, well have a nice night Zimmy!![/U]

[JustJo]

:chef2: Good evening everyone,

We just all pigged out on filet mignon and baked potatoes...yummy. It was so tender that Scoote was cutting hers with the side of a fork. :giggle:

Now we all have big bellies....including the kittens. :)

Jake, sorry to hear that you're sick too...hope you start feeling better. :rrose:

Chocolate cake, mmmmmm......

[lipstixgal]

:chef2: Good evening everyone,

We just all pigged out on filet mignon and baked potatoes...yummy. It was so tender that Scoote was cutting hers with the side of a fork. :giggle:

Now we all have big bellies....including the kittens. :)

Jake, sorry to hear that you're sick too...hope you start feeling better. :rrose:

Chocolate cake, mmmmmm......

I didn't know that BJ's sold filet mignon?? It would be too much for me just one person but it sounds good and yummy!! Have some cake that would cure what ales you..Jake feel better soon..try some aleve like Zimmy said...

[JakeTulane]

Good Evening Zimmy,

OOOOooooOOOOh.. I love crossword puzzles. My Gram tried to pass along the knitting, crocheting, sewing thing to My sister and I. ummmmm.. let us just say .. it did not pass along well. laughs. Actually My sister can sew with a machine and by hand. I can sew by hand.. no machine for Me. My Mom can do the whole thing.. same as My gram.

I paint with acrylics and the brand I use are Windsor & Newton.. the same brand I use for watercolors as well. However, I am sure Michael's sells a good brand.. and probably not as pricey as what Mine run.

Thank you for the Aleve tip.. I have a feeling it is a hunger headache.. if I wait to long to eat I get them.. and they are the worst to get rid of.

Weekend was.. ok.. nothing phenomenal. laughs.

Hugs you back

I hope you have a peaceful evening.

Jake


Good Evening Jake,

I got into doing crossowrd puzzles because of my grandmother and I enjoy it. My oldest niece got the craft gene from my mom and when her and her brother were down for the summer, she made me a butterfly and a "I love you" plaque out of crayola clay. I now have to find some good quality acrylic paint to paint them with. Try taking some Aleve and see if that helps with your headache and I am sorry that you don't feel good.

How was your weekend?

Hugs and have a good night,

Zimmy

[scootebaby]

:chef2: Good evening everyone,

We just all pigged out on filet mignon and baked potatoes...yummy. It was so tender that Scoote was cutting hers with the side of a fork. :giggle:

Now we all have big bellies....including the kittens. :)

Jake, sorry to hear that you're sick too...hope you start feeling better. :rrose:

Chocolate cake, mmmmmm......


chocolate cake? where? i sure could use some of it! for that i would MAKE room after that wonderful meal Jo fixed

[lipstixgal]

chocolate cake? where? i sure could use some of it! for that i would MAKE room after that wonderful meal Jo fixed

You had a nice big meal more than what I get I wish I could have some of that filet mignon and baked potato maybe tomorrow night I will have steak and potatoes with a salad but the cake is for everyone so have at it...have a nice night too.

[scootebaby]

Jake..thanks my friend..i am feeling a little better although i too had a pounding head ache most of the day...not sure if its from the bug or the fact my hood vent went down over weekend and wont be fixed till tomorrow...i did have doors open,but not sure it helped....i am now craving chocolate cake so i may have to talk Jo into riding to store with me to get some--till she makes one for my bday(which is on the 4th just fyi) *innocent look

ok off to play with the kitties have a good one all

[JustJo]

--till she makes one for my bday(which is on the 4th just fyi) *innocent look



innocent baby???? :sunglass:

[lipstixgal]

Jake..thanks my friend..i am feeling a little better although i too had a pounding head ache most of the day...not sure if its from the bug or the fact my hood vent went down over weekend and wont be fixed till tomorrow...i did have doors open,but not sure it helped....i am now craving chocolate cake so i may have to talk Jo into riding to store with me to get some--till she makes one for my bday(which is on the 4th just fyi) *innocent look

ok off to play with the kitties have a good one all

How are the little guys the kitties I mean?? Do you have pictures of them would like to see some pictures would love a kitty but no go with the dogs they would attack the poor cat...Happy Birthday

[JakeTulane]

:chef2: Good evening everyone,

We just all pigged out on filet mignon and baked potatoes...yummy. It was so tender that Scoote was cutting hers with the side of a fork. :giggle:

Now we all have big bellies....including the kittens. :)

Jake, sorry to hear that you're sick too...hope you start feeling better. :rrose:

Chocolate cake, mmmmmm......


Oooooooh.. that sounds tasty.. Jo.. I love red meat and have to have it atleast once a week.. so normally I have a steak...which I think I am going to have for tomorrow's dinner.. now that you put the filet mignon out there.

Thank you for the well wishes.. I am hoping if I go to bed early.. and take some stuff before I do so.. I will wake up tomorrow headache free. smiles.

I didn't know that BJ's sold filet mignon?? It would be too much for me just one person but it sounds good and yummy!! Have some cake that would cure what ales you..Jake feel better soon..try some aleve like Zimmy said...

Aleve is on the agenda. I normally take Advil.. and I also have 800mg of Ibuprophen in the house too.. I had forgotten about Aleve though.. and have used it before with good results.. so if I wake up tomorrow with the same pounding.. I will head up to the pharmacy and get some. Thank you.

Jake..thanks my friend..i am feeling a little better although i too had a pounding head ache most of the day...not sure if its from the bug or the fact my hood vent went down over weekend and wont be fixed till tomorrow...i did have doors open,but not sure it helped....i am now craving chocolate cake so i may have to talk Jo into riding to store with me to get some--till she makes one for my bday(which is on the 4th just fyi) *innocent look

ok off to play with the kitties have a good one all


scoote.. I am glad you are starting to feel better. Well I am sure the hood vent being down and you breathing all that nasty stuff in.. did not help your head at all.. let alone your lungs. .. even with the ventilation of having the doors open. The headaches just stink because they just knock the energy right out of you.

laughs @ the innocent look.. and chocolate cake sounds goooooood. However, I am thinking I might do some french pressed goodness..

Get better soon, scoot

[Zimmeh]

Hola Jake,

When I flew to Chicago and Seattle, I would put my iPod on play and start doing crossword search and finds. Music is my life and I have to listen to it all of the time. My mom loves to cross stitch, which I can do, and she loves to crochet baby afghans for everyone. Maybe one day, I will sit down and take that up as a hobby, but for now, I have way to much energy and I love to be on the go.

I will definately check out Michaels and see what kind of paints they have and see if they have just a glaze type. In my opinion, Aleve works better than prescribed painkillers. When I had to have the needle removed from my foot, the dr gave me Darvocets, which did nothing for me, but the Aleve took the pain and swelling away.

Have a good night, I am going to watch another episode of Bones before I go to bed...I love that show...It's a mixture of science and medicine.

Zimmy

Good Evening Zimmy,

OOOOooooOOOOh.. I love crossword puzzles. My Gram tried to pass along the knitting, crocheting, sewing thing to My sister and I. ummmmm.. let us just say .. it did not pass along well. laughs. Actually My sister can sew with a machine and by hand. I can sew by hand.. no machine for Me. My Mom can do the whole thing.. same as My gram.

I paint with acrylics and the brand I use are Windsor & Newton.. the same brand I use for watercolors as well. However, I am sure Michael's sells a good brand.. and probably not as pricey as what Mine run.

Thank you for the Aleve tip.. I have a feeling it is a hunger headache.. if I wait to long to eat I get them.. and they are the worst to get rid of.

Weekend was.. ok.. nothing phenomenal. laughs.

Hugs you back

I hope you have a peaceful evening.

Jake

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

Hope you all slept well and are enjoying the start of your day!

I am thinking of a delicious fruit salad with eggs, toast, juice, milk, coffee and tea for breakfast this morning. True brain food I must say.

Tomorrow is my microbiology lab final which I am kinda nervous about. I have a 97 in this class and I don't want to ruin my A. As for my micro lecture class, I gave up on the professor and I am going to be emailing her boss this afternoon and start to contest my grade. The witch gave me another F on the paper that was due yesterday. No matter how much information you put into these case studies, she just fails you. I am done with her as a professor.

Have fun today, and I have to stop by and see my niece's mother on the way home. She was standing in a tire store on Sunday, when a drunk woman lost control of her car and hit the building and knocking a tire display on top of her.

Zimmy

[morningstar55]

good morning kitchen dwellers
sorry havnt been bk in here lately.....
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hope you al have a great day its cold and rainy here in buffalo ny

[morningstar55]

lol Jake...... my grandmom and mom and sister could all sew me under a table.. im lucky i can sew a button on. lol
and like you...... i know i can draw and paint them under a table.. lol

I use acrylics too.... and use them mostly when i face paint.. yep face paint.. lol .... and use that on cloths, wood, rocks...
i love the water color pencils and have 2 sets ... it makes it less mess in the truck.. lol i carry some of my art supplies with me.
i like using the chalky pastels too.... dont like the oil ones much
i go to micheals sometime.... or AC moore..... but my favorite is a real art supply.... here in buffalo we have Hyatts..... there is a store in nashville i like to go too.. when i get loads there i can park the truck in there lot... and its near the interstate. easy on easy off... :)

here is there web site....
http://www.jerrysartarama.com/


next yr is the going to be the yr of change for me....... i have too.
I cant take it anymore wasting my days away , waiting for loads in truck stop/wal mart parking lots , when i could be home doing something more constructive.. plus its effecting my health.
im making it a goal to come out of the truck in the spring .. april/may .. cuz its when festival /carnival season kicks in and even with a local job, it will help with some extra income...
im looking forward to hopfully booking into a couple art festivals and have some of my art.. other then face painting to sell..... and jake.. if you care to join me and maybe split a space.... would love it..
face painting.... ill give u an average income for a good 2 day spot... around 300 to 400 bucks. thats the carnival spots... i have good connections for some of these places too.
anyways....... this is turning into a book.. lol ....

[katsarecool]

Good Morning Everyone,

Hope you all slept well and are enjoying the start of your day!

I am thinking of a delicious fruit salad with eggs, toast, juice, milk, coffee and tea for breakfast this morning. True brain food I must say.

Tomorrow is my microbiology lab final which I am kinda nervous about. I have a 97 in this class and I don't want to ruin my A. As for my micro lecture class, I gave up on the professor and I am going to be emailing her boss this afternoon and start to contest my grade. The witch gave me another F on the paper that was due yesterday. No matter how much information you put into these case studies, she just fails you. I am done with her as a professor.

Have fun today, and I have to stop by and see my niece's mother on the way home. She was standing in a tire store on Sunday, when a drunk woman lost control of her car and hit the building and knocking a tire display on top of her.

ZimmyGood luck on your test!!! And I hope your neice's mother is ok. What a terrible thing to have happened to her!

Morning Star, good for you making a change like that. I know it must not have come easy at all. But you do know your own body and what it can take or not take. I wish you all the success in the world. And as I stated in my PM to you I would love to be included at some of the festivals as well in the Spring. Lots of fun and perhaps some sales too.

I love watercolor pencils too. Derwent wc and Derwent Inktense are awesome. I bought them at Hobby Lobby on line. Thanks for the link. I have heard of them but never visited their site. Going there now!!!

I hope everyone has a terrific day!!!

[JakeTulane]

Good Morning lovely Kitchen patrons,

Here is a link to where I have purchased My art supplies in the past. They have an awesome selection of everything and run some great sales. I am also pretty picky about what I purchase (same goes for purchasing My supplies for making jewelry) and have a hard time buying online because of it .. mainly because I want to "see" what I am getting. More than likely not so much with the art supply stuff as with the jewelry making supplies.

http://www.aswexpress.com/

Let Me know what you think.

[morningstar55]

Good luck on your test!!! And I hope your neice's mother is ok. What a terrible thing to have happened to her!

Morning Star, good for you making a change like that. I know it must not have come easy at all. But you do know your own body and what it can take or not take. I wish you all the success in the world. And as I stated in my PM to you I would love to be included at some of the festivals as well in the Spring. Lots of fun and perhaps some sales too.

I love watercolor pencils too. Derwent wc and Derwent Inktense are awesome. I bought them at Hobby Lobby on line. Thanks for the link. I have heard of them but never visited their site. Going there now!!!

I hope everyone has a terrific day!!!


ha ty..... every yr for past couple yrs i keep saying im gonna quit.. but well lol im still trucking..... im sure i will miss some of it.
but i cant take it much longer.... i want my life back.. i have missed soooo much being out there.

i have both brands of them water colors and water color pencils.. i also love prisma colord pencils...... hmm .. thinking this conversation could be fun in the arts n crafts thread.. lol oh well.....
there so many awsome artist in our community. I love seeing others arts stuff. ..
and yes about festivals..... id like to try a couple in Ga .... will have to check into it all and plus...... after i get out of the truck.. cuz it also interfers with my booking into things.

[morningstar55]

Good Morning lovely Kitchen patrons,

Here is a link to where I have purchased My art supplies in the past. They have an awesome selection of everything and run some great sales. I am also pretty picky about what I purchase (same goes for purchasing My supplies for making jewelry) and have a hard time buying online because of it .. mainly because I want to "see" what I am getting. More than likely not so much with the art supply stuff as with the jewelry making supplies.

http://www.aswexpress.com/

Let Me know what you think.

i hear ya about being picky on supplies....... i like to see the brushs before i buy them.
i seen some awsome jewlery parts.. stones etc.. at AC Moore.
interesting site ........ Jake.. ty

[lipstixgal]

Good Morning everyone!! All this talk about art supplies makes me want to go to HObby Lobby but none here in NJ, in the Midwest and the South I think...sounds like there are some true artists here in this group. I'll just stick to knit and crochet.. had a lousy night sleep too hot then too uncomfortable I just don't know what to do anymore?? HOpe everyone has a great day..

[katsarecool]

Good Morning everyone!! All this talk about art supplies makes me want to go to HObby Lobby but none here in NJ, in the Midwest and the South I think...sounds like there are some true artists here in this group. I'll just stick to knit and crochet.. had a lousy night sleep too hot then too uncomfortable I just don't know what to do anymore?? HOpe everyone has a great day..
One can buy from Hobby Lobby on line! If we have a debit or a credit card it is so easy....I hope you get a good night's rest very soon!!!

Morning Star, Prismacolor colored pencils are awesome. Goes on the paper like warm butter! I also like some of the art supplies at Blick.com. Are any of you artists members of wetcanvas.com? An awesome site with almost a million members world wide. Some of the artists there are so helpful to newbies to the arts. There is a reference image library that is free and has tons of images from all over the world as well.

Have a great day ya'll!!!

[lipstixgal]

One can buy from Hobby Lobby on line! If we have a debit or a credit card it is so easy....I hope you get a good night's rest very soon!!!

Morning Star, Prismacolor colored pencils are awesome. Goes on the paper like warm butter! I also like some of the art supplies at Blick.com. Are any of you artists members of wetcanvas.com? An awesome site with almost a million members world wide. Some of the artists there are so helpful to newbies to the arts. There is a reference image library that is free and has tons of images from all over the world as well.

Have a great day ya'll!!!

I love Hobby Lobby and miss it terribly there are none in the state of NJ wonder if there are some in Florida?? I think Orlando has one. I didn't know you could order online too. Yes I need a good night's sleep for sure. Hopefully tonight will be better than last night. Suppose to rain though that could be a problem with the noise I'm a very picky sleeper and with sleep apnea its worse!!

[JustJo]

Hello everyone :)

It's been a busy day...conference calls, agendas to write, minutes to update and wrestling with a spreadsheet. :blink:

Time for iced coffee (or hot for those in colder climates) and a nice hot apple turnover! :eating:

:gimmehug: Hope you're all having a good day!

[lipstixgal]

Hello everyone :)

It's been a busy day...conference calls, agendas to write, minutes to update and wrestling with a spreadsheet. :blink:

Time for iced coffee (or hot for those in colder climates) and a nice hot apple turnover! :eating:

:gimmehug: Hope you're all having a good day!

Appple turnover yes yum..

[Leigh]

Just wanted to come in and say hi to everyone ~ been fighting a cold and a sore back so I haven't been around much but I'll try to come by and visit more often :)

[Zimmeh]

Thank you!! At first, when they took her to the hospital, they thought she had crushed vertebrae, and they had to cut the glass from the glass window out of her. I haven't been able to get ahold of her today, so I will see if my mom has heard anything. I feel bad for the girl, she stopped off at the tire store on her way to my mom's house to pick up my niece. When she didn't show up, my mom called her and that is how we found out. Hopefully she will be able to go to her daughter's dance squad show in the Christmas parade this coming Saturday..

Have a good night and how are you feeling?

Zimmy

Good luck on your test!!! And I hope your neice's mother is ok. What a terrible thing to have happened to her!

[Zimmeh]

Happy Birthday Early!!!!!!!!

Zimmy

Jake..thanks my friend..i am feeling a little better although i too had a pounding head ache most of the day...not sure if its from the bug or the fact my hood vent went down over weekend and wont be fixed till tomorrow...i did have doors open,but not sure it helped....i am now craving chocolate cake so i may have to talk Jo into riding to store with me to get some--till she makes one for my bday(which is on the 4th just fyi) *innocent look

ok off to play with the kitties have a good one all

[Zimmeh]

How are you feeling today? When I was in high school in PA, the art teacher had us do three point drawings of a city. To this day, I can still do it and I love doing it.

I am thinking once this semester is over, I might just do a three point drawing.

Have a good night,

Zimmy


Oooooooh.. that sounds tasty.. Jo.. I love red meat and have to have it atleast once a week.. so normally I have a steak...which I think I am going to have for tomorrow's dinner.. now that you put the filet mignon out there.

Thank you for the well wishes.. I am hoping if I go to bed early.. and take some stuff before I do so.. I will wake up tomorrow headache free. smiles.



Aleve is on the agenda. I normally take Advil.. and I also have 800mg of Ibuprophen in the house too.. I had forgotten about Aleve though.. and have used it before with good results.. so if I wake up tomorrow with the same pounding.. I will head up to the pharmacy and get some. Thank you.




scoote.. I am glad you are starting to feel better. Well I am sure the hood vent being down and you breathing all that nasty stuff in.. did not help your head at all.. let alone your lungs. .. even with the ventilation of having the doors open. The headaches just stink because they just knock the energy right out of you.

laughs @ the innocent look.. and chocolate cake sounds goooooood. However, I am thinking I might do some french pressed goodness..

Get better soon, scoot

[scootebaby]

MAtthew hope you get to feeling better...you as well Jake...i am feeling much better(of course i was off today so my stress level was nil-which helps tremendously...so i had to stop by and share a lil scene with you all that happened this morning....

picture if u will 10:30 in morning i am FINALLY asleep after being up every 1.5 hrs the night before...i hear Jo come in room and head to bed

me: what time is it? whats wrong honey?
her: 10:30 just coming to cuddle for a minute(:twitch: usually her way of saying i cant sleep bitch so u arent..:lol2:)

small talk,neuroticdog going nuts on floor,finally on bed

her: ur a grumpy ol bitch :|
me: well i love you too
her: :lol2:
few minutes later i go to lay on her arm she tries to move it bc im laying on her elbow

me: its my head so shut the hell up and lay still
her: now your a grumpy ol mean ass bitch
me: wanna go to breakfast

and thats how my day started

[katsarecool]

Well I hope she will be ok!!!

Doing ok. Now. Earlier (around 5ish) we had some hellacious weather pass over my county here in Georgia. Three bad thunder storms (two with rotations on Doppler radar) converged south of the small town where I live. A few houses were destroyed not too far away. No injuries thankfully. For 45 minutes while all this was going on all my joints and most muscles were on fire. Low barometric pressure can affect injured body parts and I sure felt it. So in the middle of all the storms I took a pain pill, turned on the electric blanket, covered my head and went to sleep. Probably not a wise thing to do. LOL

Hope everyone is doing well!!!! and please I could use a cuppa hot chocolate now... with marshmellows please....

Thank you!! At first, when they took her to the hospital, they thought she had crushed vertebrae, and they had to cut the glass from the glass window out of her. I haven't been able to get ahold of her today, so I will see if my mom has heard anything. I feel bad for the girl, she stopped off at the tire store on her way to my mom's house to pick up my niece. When she didn't show up, my mom called her and that is how we found out. Hopefully she will be able to go to her daughter's dance squad show in the Christmas parade this coming Saturday..

Have a good night and how are you feeling?

Zimmy

[Zimmeh]

One massive cup of Godiva hot cocoa with marshmallows. Glad to read that no one was hurt during this storm. They had an earthquake off of the coast of Eastern Long Island sometime today.

Have a good night,

Zimmy

Well I hope she will be ok!!!

Doing ok. Now. Earlier (around 5ish) we had some hellacious weather pass over my county here in Georgia. Three bad thunder storms (two with rotations on Doppler radar) converged south of the small town where I live. A few houses were destroyed not too far away. No injuries thankfully. For 45 minutes while all this was going on all my joints and most muscles were on fire. Low barometric pressure can affect injured body parts and I sure felt it. So in the middle of all the storms I took a pain pill, turned on the electric blanket, covered my head and went to sleep. Probably not a wise thing to do. LOL

Hope everyone is doing well!!!! and please I could use a cuppa hot chocolate now... with marshmellows please....

[JustJo]

Sounds like an eventful day, and not all in a good way! Glad to hear that you're okay kats...and hope everything goes well for you tomorrow with your exam Zimmy...

You should all know that Scoote was ad-libbing (a tiny bit) in her post...I did go to cuddle and not to wake her up. The rest, however, was true :giggle:

You're all so artistic and crafty and stuff...I'm impressed! I can knit and crochet, but only a little...and I can sew on buttons and hem if I must...and couldn't paint or draw to save my life. I can cook and bake, and that's about it! :)

Not only did my Sweetie take me out to breakfast, but to dinner as well....and I'm stuffed with the best Reuben I've had in ages. Yummy! :eating:

Time to go tuck the Rooster in....back later. :gimmehug:

...and :kissy: to you baby....I love you :love1:

[scootebaby]

i can pay someone to do all those things....or if im feeling cheap just "negotiate"with Jo :blink:

[JustJo]

i can pay someone to do all those things....or if im feeling cheap just "negotiate"with Jo :blink:

Is that why you're plying me with yummy chocolate cake baby? :lips:

[JakeTulane]

How are you feeling today? When I was in high school in PA, the art teacher had us do three point drawings of a city. To this day, I can still do it and I love doing it.

I am thinking once this semester is over, I might just do a three point drawing.

Have a good night,

Zimmy


Good Morning Zimmy, (yes here I am at 1:40am with insomnia)

I am feeling better.. the headache seems to have finally left.. I ended up getting some Aleve and using that.. it worked better than the high dose of Ibuprophen.. who knew? laughs.. well obviously you did..

I loved Art class in school and college. I have always been an appreciator of the Arts.. and could walk through galleries upon galleries.. in fact I took a vacation once and that was all I did.. was visit any Art gallery or museum that I could find..

you should do a three point drawing.. then take pics we can see it.. grins.. see Me and My ideas.. always finding work for you.. just like the wrangler for the Christmas Cards.. laughs..

I hope you had a peaceful night.

As Always,
Jake

[katsarecool]

Hi Jake: Glad that your headache is better!!!! A drawing experiment that I want to take part in is to do a portrait of someone with the reference photo upside down! It is said that doing it this way will make the portrait more lifelike and accurate. The reasoning is that if we are doing something familar we often do not see the entire picture, which makes sense. Rather like walking the same way to work or the store. The first time, one sees many things. But over time, we miss a lot. Anyone else want to try it?

[JakeTulane]

Hi kats,

Thank you for the kind words.

The experiment you speak of sounds interesting. I was sitting here trying to think if I had ever tried that before.. even with basic sketching, and I have not. I am also surprised given I have taken Art in school and college none of My professors and/or teachers ever had us try this method. It totally makes sense.. given the reasoning you shared. Anything done over and over.. we are bound to miss something, indeed. For one because we never see the true "big picture". That is why when I sketch, paint, etc.. I always stand back a million times and try to see it in "full view". I also go through ALOT of paper. laughs. I hate to think how much of that I have thrown away over the years.. just because 'one' thing was off. It is also the reason it takes Me forever to finish a project..

I think I could give it a shot.. so are we talking..just a basic sketch of something simple to start out with?

ALSO.. this is NOT in any way getting Zimmy out of doing the 3-point drawing.. if she decides to participate. laughs.


Hi Jake: Glad that your headache is better!!!! A drawing experiment that I want to take part in is to do a portrait of someone with the reference photo upside down! It is said that doing it this way will make the portrait more lifelike and accurate. The reasoning is that if we are doing something familar we often do not see the entire picture, which makes sense. Rather like walking the same way to work or the store. The first time, one sees many things. But over time, we miss a lot. Anyone else want to try it?

[katsarecool]

The experiment spoke of just portraits. I imagine it could pertain to anything. Often when doing watercolor paintings I have my easel board upside down to get the values to sink into the underside of an object; have that color run deep the closer it is to the underside of the object. Isn't it fun to talk about art and techniques? Have a great night and I hope you are able to get some sleep tonight!

[Leigh]

[B][FONT="Comic Sans MS"]MAtthew hope you get to feeling better...you as well Jake...i am feeling much better(of course i was off today so my stress level was nil-which helps tremendously...

[COLOR="Navy"]I'm abit better but now this cold is deciding it wants to reside in My chest ~ and I'm like, I dont think so but damn that cough hurts :seeingstars:

You should all know that Scoote was ad-libbing (a tiny bit) in her post...I did go to cuddle and not to wake her up. The rest, however, was true :giggle:

Sounds like Scoote's getting ornery in old age :sunglass:

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Jake,

I will see what I can do about the drawing. Speaking of the Christmas Card list, I am sending it out in a few minutes.

Have a wonderful day,

Zimmy

Good Morning Zimmy, (yes here I am at 1:40am with insomnia)

I am feeling better.. the headache seems to have finally left.. I ended up getting some Aleve and using that.. it worked better than the high dose of Ibuprophen.. who knew? laughs.. well obviously you did..

I loved Art class in school and college. I have always been an appreciator of the Arts.. and could walk through galleries upon galleries.. in fact I took a vacation once and that was all I did.. was visit any Art gallery or museum that I could find..

you should do a three point drawing.. then take pics we can see it.. grins.. see Me and My ideas.. always finding work for you.. just like the wrangler for the Christmas Cards.. laughs..

I hope you had a peaceful night.

As Always,
Jake

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

Hope you all slept well and have a wonderful day!!!

Today is my last day for my micro lab and I am excited!!

See you all in a bit,

Zimmy

[JustJo]

Sounds like Scoote's getting ornery in old age :sunglass:

I think Scoote was born ornery :sunglass:

Hope everyone's having a good day...I took the dog to the groomer (Scoote has been calling him "ass breath" again....so he needed it), lubricated the garage door (which has been sticking halfway up and being generally annoying), went grocery shopping, and am slow cooking brisket for dinner....OH...and I worked too :)

[lipstixgal]

I think Scoote was born ornery :sunglass:

Hope everyone's having a good day...I took the dog to the groomer (Scoote has been calling him "ass breath" again....so he needed it), lubricated the garage door (which has been sticking halfway up and being generally annoying), went grocery shopping, and am slow cooking brisket for dinner....OH...and I worked too :)

Wow you are a multi-tasker!! I went to the grocery store and the craft store for knitting needles bought bamboo ones the lady said and they were expensive not the metal kind couldn't find them..lol I was looking and looking and found yarn but no needles. NIce that the dog got a spa day my dogs need it too. What's a brisket? Some sort of meat I think Jews eat that on special occasions. Tonight we get potato pancakes and donuts which I forgot to get but will get some later on!! HOpe everyone is having a nice day today its going to get cold tomorrow I think I will stay in and be cozy up with a hot chocolate tomorrow before knitting!!

[JustJo]

:chef2: Dinner is served!

http://img4.myrecipes.com/i/recipes/ct/07/04/brisket-ct-1624533-l.jpg

[lipstixgal]

:chef2: Dinner is served!

http://img4.myrecipes.com/i/recipes/ct/07/04/brisket-ct-1624533-l.jpg

That's a brisket looks good I wonder if the Shop Rite has it and I could slow cook it and have leftovers will have to check. Do you put any spices on it?? Salt and pepper perhaps?? Have a good evening and enjoy your dinner...

[JustJo]

That's a brisket looks good I wonder if the Shop Rite has it and I could slow cook it and have leftovers will have to check. Do you put any spices on it?? Salt and pepper perhaps?? Have a good evening and enjoy your dinner...

I slow cook it in the oven with a little olive oil, worchestershire sauce, salt, pepper and beef stock. At 300 degrees it takes about an hour a pound to be tender.

[lipstixgal]

I slow cook it in the oven with a little olive oil, worchestershire sauce, salt, pepper and beef stock. At 300 degrees it takes about an hour a pound to be tender.

Can you put it in a crock pot, its very Jewish to have brisket in the home...but not for Chanukah latkes and donuts!! Very fattening holiday!!

[JustJo]

Can you put it in a crock pot, its very Jewish to have brisket in the home...but not for Chanukah latkes and donuts!! Very fattening holiday!!

Yes a crock pot will work too, but it takes a long time....you'll need to put it on first thing in the morning if you want it for dinner.

[katsarecool]

If I hang around this thread much longer I am going to gain a lot of weight! My mouth is watering looking at that brisket!!!

[Zimmeh]

Homemade brownies are served!!! A sinful treat for me now that I am done with my micro lab final...I was taking that final and thinking about anatomy, hehe...I treated myself to grande Vanilla NonFat Latte from Starbucks afterwards..

Hope you all are having a good night and Jo Jo, dinner sounds yummy~!!

Have fun,

Zimmy

[JustJo]

Homemade brownies are served!!! A sinful treat for me now that I am done with my micro lab final...I was taking that final and thinking about anatomy, hehe...I treated myself to grande Vanilla NonFat Latte from Starbucks afterwards..

Hope you all are having a good night and Jo Jo, dinner sounds yummy~!!

Have fun,

Zimmy

Woooo hoooo....I'll clink brownies with you and toast to an A :)

[lipstixgal]

Homemade brownies are served!!! A sinful treat for me now that I am done with my micro lab final...I was taking that final and thinking about anatomy, hehe...I treated myself to grande Vanilla NonFat Latte from Starbucks afterwards..

Hope you all are having a good night and Jo Jo, dinner sounds yummy~!!

Have fun,

Zimmy

How did you do on your lab final was it all slides or something else?? have a nice night everyone!!

[Zimmeh]

It was a mix of written questions and 40 multiple choice questions. I won't know my grade until probably tomorrow, which stinks. I want to know if I get to keep my A or if I am going to end up with a B...

Have a good night,

Zimmy

How did you do on your lab final was it all slides or something else?? have a nice night everyone!!

[Zimmeh]

I can FedEx the rest of them to you and the family. If they stay in my kitchen any longer, they won't survive the night, hehe...

How was your day?

Zimmy

Woooo hoooo....I'll clink brownies with you and toast to an A :)

[katsarecool]

Hope you did well on your test and I would love some brownies thank you very much! LOL

[JustJo]

I can FedEx the rest of them to you and the family. If they stay in my kitchen any longer, they won't survive the night, hehe...

How was your day?

Zimmy

Toooo funny....but here they wouldn't last an hour! :giggle:

Today was good....didn't get as much done for work as I should have, but made some progress...so that's the main thing. :) Poor Scoote's the one who had a rough day (seems like more often than not anymore).

Now it's time to relax....dinner done, dishwasher running, kittens wrestling on the floor....ahhhhhhhhh.

What's next for you with school?

[Zimmeh]

In January, I am scheduled to take, Spanish I with lab; Constitutional Law; Americah History and Human Nutrition. I stopped by my mom's house today on my way to school and she got a baby Shih Tzu puppy. He was negelected and abandoned so he is enjoying being spoiled at her house. I picked him up and whatever flea medicine they are using on him caused me to break out, but he is adorable and I will be fine.

How are the kitties doing? How is the new house coming along?

Have a good night,

Zimmy

Toooo funny....but here they wouldn't last an hour! :giggle:

Today was good....didn't get as much done for work as I should have, but made some progress...so that's the main thing. :) Poor Scoote's the one who had a rough day (seems like more often than not anymore).

Now it's time to relax....dinner done, dishwasher running, kittens wrestling on the floor....ahhhhhhhhh.

What's next for you with school?

[Zimmeh]

Heya Kats,

I found out today about my niece's mom. The lady who was drinking and driving was pregnant and went into labor when she hit the building. My niece's mom has a cracked tailbone, the cartilage in her lower vertebrae was damaged and she might have a broken arm. She is going to watch my niece in the Christmas parade on Saturday in a wheelchair and apparently the woman who hit her, doesn't have insurance. So all of the medical bills will have to be paid my niece's mom, which stinks. I am hoping the drunk woman's baby is ok, no one knows anything him/her.

Have a good night,

Zimmy

If I hang around this thread much longer I am going to gain a lot of weight! My mouth is watering looking at that brisket!!!

[JustJo]

In January, I am scheduled to take, Spanish I with lab; Constitutional Law; Americah History and Human Nutrition. I stopped by my mom's house today on my way to school and she got a baby Shih Tzu puppy. He was negelected and abandoned so he is enjoying being spoiled at her house. I picked him up and whatever flea medicine they are using on him caused me to break out, but he is adorable and I will be fine.

How are the kitties doing? How is the new house coming along?

Have a good night,

Zimmy

Sounds like you are gonna be a busy girl! :)

:bringcoffee: Good morning everyone! I know it's only Thursday, but it feels like it should be Friday....

I had a toasted onion bagel with cream cheese and coffee....then broke out the chocolate biscotti after a frustrating trip to try to get my driver's license...so I'm leaving it all out and you can take your pick! :eating: I've got eggs, oatmeal and fruit around here too if anyone wants to actually eat healthy. :giggle:

The kitties are doing well....one of the big cats (Banshee) has accepted the little ones, but my Mabel (aka The Princess) is still not amused. She's not hiding outside anymore, but if they get in her face she still smacks them. Luckily, it doesn't seem to bother the kittens at all....they just look at her like "what's your problem?" :blink:

I'm getting ready for a conference call, then actually have to go back to the Driver's License office.....grrrrrrrrrr. Luckily I actually managed to find the paperwork that will (hopefully) appease their bureaucratic sensibilities (crossing fingers).

Hope you all have a great day! :gimmehug: ...and :lips: to you sweetie...thanks for listening to me vent!

[katsarecool]

Heya Kats,

I found out today about my niece's mom. The lady who was drinking and driving was pregnant and went into labor when she hit the building. My niece's mom has a cracked tailbone, the cartilage in her lower vertebrae was damaged and she might have a broken arm. She is going to watch my niece in the Christmas parade on Saturday in a wheelchair and apparently the woman who hit her, doesn't have insurance. So all of the medical bills will have to be paid my niece's mom, which stinks. I am hoping the drunk woman's baby is ok, no one knows anything him/her.

Have a good night,

ZimmyOh this is terrible news all the way around!!!!! I hope that she recovers quickly and fully!!!!! Maybe your friend could find out if the woman was driving her own car. If she was driving a loaned vehicle the owner could have insurance and they would be liable! Or perhaps the place where she was drinking; anyone who serves someone who gets drunk and behind the wheel can be held liable. If it was a bar all the better. But even if it was in another person's house they can be held liable for letting a drunk person get behind the wheel. Desperately thinking of ways for your friend to recup her losses!!!
I feel so sorry about that baby! What a way to come into the world; drunk through not fault of your own and being in an accident too!

Do you feel good about the test? Crossing fingers!!!

[katsarecool]

Hey Jo good luck today!!! and are there any left over bagels? Sure sounds delicious!!! Have a great day everyone!!!

[MountainStar]

Hey everyone :) Tis I...the stranger lol. I've been busy here looking for work...trying to send out at least 5 or more resumes per day in hopes of obtaining new work. I lost my job when I got sick and was in the hospital :(

Off to see my favorite psychic later today...she is amazing and may be getting her own show on TLC. I am at such a cross road and feel the need for some direction.

On a positive side, my son is coming here for Christmas and I am excited about that. Going to put up the tree on Saturday followed by coffee night in Calgary. There is a group of us that get together monthly for coffee - it's a nice alternative to the bars...and I have made a few friends from coffee night.

Zimmy, so sorry to hear about the accident. I don't even know what are the right words to say. I will keep them in my prayers.

Thanks for breakfast...I'm off to my new fave website...monster.ca ;)

MS

[MountainStar]

I just re-read what you posted Zimmy...I thought I had read that a drunk driver hit your niece's car and that she had a baby....not that the drunk driver was pregnant. Best wishes for a speedy recovery for your niece!