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

[morningstar55]

mawning kitchen dwellers and peekers
ok I know its monday....... back to the old work grind..
soo tell me ........
what gets you motivated for your day???
mine is a cup of coffee..... and enjoying yet another day i was able to wake up and enjoy another day of life again.
do you all think we take it for granted that we will wake up each morning???

[Zimmeh]

Heya Morningstar,

I feel the same way! Since I lost my dad eight years ago, I live my life one day at a time. Coffee helps me wake up and enjoy my day!

Zimmy

Originally Posted by morningstar55

mawning kitchen dwellers and peekers
ok I know its monday....... back to the old work grind..
soo tell me ........
what gets you motivated for your day???
mine is a cup of coffee..... and enjoying yet another day i was able to wake up and enjoy another day of life again.
do you all think we take it for granted that we will wake up each morning???

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Mountainstar,

I am starting to feel the same way about microbiology, lol!

Hope you and Jake are doing good!

Zimmy

Originally Posted by MountainStar

Good Morning everyone! Another week starts again....joy of joys...but...I am happy it is starting since it was a long time in between gigs for me. Had a cold all weekend so I lounged around watching movies and moping. I did manage to pull my self out to get my hair coloured...after all a grrl has her priorities!

Zimmy, good luck on the microbiology...and I have no clue what you are talking about lol. Morning, hope your week is good as well...Durrrr not sure why you were nominated but okayyyy....Jo....we miss you!!! And we miss Scoote!!! I really miss the banter between you two lol. Don't forget us!!

To Daddy....hugs and kisses....and cinderella shoes...i really need to wear those again soon *grin* i hope Your day is wonderful.

MS

[MysticOceansFL]

MOrning cawfee dwellers!!!!

[JakeTulane]

Originally Posted by MountainStar

Good Morning everyone! Another week starts again....joy of joys...but...I am happy it is starting since it was a long time in between gigs for me. Had a cold all weekend so I lounged around watching movies and moping. I did manage to pull my self out to get my hair coloured...after all a grrl has her priorities!

Zimmy, good luck on the microbiology...and I have no clue what you are talking about lol. Morning, hope your week is good as well...Durrrr not sure why you were nominated but okayyyy....Jo....we miss you!!! And we miss Scoote!!! I really miss the banter between you two lol. Don't forget us!!

To Daddy....hugs and kisses....and cinderella shoes...i really need to wear those again soon *grin* i hope Your day is wonderful.

MS

smiles.. I think the wearing of the Cinderella heels can be made to happen .. indeed.. *grins back*.

I hope you have a peaceful start to your week .. and hopefully that nasty cold clears up soon. Hugs and kisses, sweet girl.

[JakeTulane]

Good (late) Morning all you lovely Kitchen patrons,

Exactly... where ARE Jo and scoote????? We miss you both.. please come back soon.. until then we will keep the kitchen open and waiting for you both.

Another start to a week.. I am slowly but surely getting used to this schedule.. however, there are days like today that My mind just does not want to wrap around it.

This week is Birthday week for Me (this Thursday).. I will have to work, unless I decide to ask for it off.. which I am contemplating so My girl and I can have a date night that evening. We shall see.

Zimmy I hope you are studying hard over there.. and kicking that microbiology's ass.. grins..

Waves to Jo, scoote, Zimmy, durrrrrr, morninstar, Matthew, Incubus, dc, Mystic, Abby and anyone else I might have missed. I hope you all have a peaceful start to your week.

For the late arrivals.. and

[scootebaby]

goooooood afternoon kitcheneers......popping in from work to catch up and touch base with everyone

MSTAR....i understand we will be meeting up for lunch next month...is this correct? if so i cant wait... i know Jo is excited as well!...i'll let you 2 work out details tho if thats ok

Jake...happy early birthday--in case Thursday rolls around and i forget...which tends to happen a lot lately...old age perhaps?

Zimmy....hope school is going good for you!

DC i saw something bout brownies and caramel...got any left?

Mountain......hope everything is going good on the road

Durrrrrrrr (i remembered to count 8 r's lol) hope things up in ur part of the state are good

Now....i gotta tell u all something i learned over the weekend...dont tell Jo i told y'all tho...we went to Sanibel Island for weekend for my kids bday...stayed at the Residence Inn by Marriot....very nice hotel...except there were some issues in our room that turn my sweet,well mannered,quiet girlfriend into a white trash trailer park brawler contemplating on meeting the desk clerk in the parking lot after her shift to beat her down....now i must say at first i was a bit surprised but as the veins in her neck started to bulge to the point of being able to see her pulse,watching as spit spewed from between her clenched teeth i became a lil turned on---of course i didnt tell her bc i was quite enjoying this newly discovered side of her...needless to say she danaged to get 50% off of our stay....

we did have a good time over all tho...saw 3 manatees cruising the shoreline and watched 3 dolphins playing in the wake of the boat....not to mention we found some great shells...add to that the fact that my baby can no longer be called casper the ghost as she is getting some color from this wonderful Florida sun

and just an fyi....we havent left the planet we are just trying to adjust to our cramped living arrangements, getting used to one anothers quirks and things,the slowness with which the bank is moving and an agent that is--well lets just say i believe JO is contemplating hunting him down and kicking some sense into him

so i hope everyones Monday is going well and JO says hi

[dark_crystal]

Originally Posted by scootebaby

DC i saw something bout brownies and caramel...got any left?

course i do! wif vanilla ice cream and reddi whip, plus cherry!

[scootebaby]

DC....excellent...sounds absolutely yummy

and i came back to make a correction..the 2 Stars have always confused me so i put Mountain when i meant Morning.....sorry ladies!

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

School has gone to the back of my brain for the second. I have some family probs that I am dealing with. It was so bad on Labor Day, that my mother wouldn't stop crying. My bro's ex g/f and the mother of his 3 year old daughter moved to the Fort Lauderdale area without telling anyone to live with some guy that she had met off of the internet. My brother came unglued and had to borrow the money to get an attorney and take her dumb ass to court. So needless to say, my classes are suffering right now but I am working very hard this week to catch up.

I am thinking of a huge breakfast this morning with whatever it is you all want and plenty of coffee....

Have fun today,

Zimmy

[JakeTulane]

Originally Posted by scootebaby

goooooood afternoon kitcheneers......popping in from work to catch up and touch base with everyone

MSTAR....i understand we will be meeting up for lunch next month...is this correct? if so i cant wait... i know Jo is excited as well!...i'll let you 2 work out details tho if thats ok

Jake...happy early birthday--in case Thursday rolls around and i forget...which tends to happen a lot lately...old age perhaps?


Now....i gotta tell u all something i learned over the weekend...dont tell Jo i told y'all tho...we went to Sanibel Island for weekend for my kids bday...stayed at the Residence Inn by Marriot....very nice hotel...except there were some issues in our room that turn my sweet,well mannered,quiet girlfriend into a white trash trailer park brawler contemplating on meeting the desk clerk in the parking lot after her shift to beat her down....now i must say at first i was a bit surprised but as the veins in her neck started to bulge to the point of being able to see her pulse,watching as spit spewed from between her clenched teeth i became a lil turned on---of course i didnt tell her bc i was quite enjoying this newly discovered side of her...needless to say she danaged to get 50% off of our stay....

we did have a good time over all tho...saw 3 manatees cruising the shoreline and watched 3 dolphins playing in the wake of the boat....not to mention we found some great shells...add to that the fact that my baby can no longer be called casper the ghost as she is getting some color from this wonderful Florida sun

and just an fyi....we havent left the planet we are just trying to adjust to our cramped living arrangements, getting used to one anothers quirks and things,the slowness with which the bank is moving and an agent that is--well lets just say i believe JO is contemplating hunting him down and kicking some sense into him

so i hope everyones Monday is going well and JO says hi

scoooteeeeeee... Good to see you.. well I had imagined you both were busy settling in and trying to get the house situation sorted.. and with the kids starting school, etc.. nods.. Good to see you back for a bit though. Also, I have to say (looks around for Jo).. the above story made Me laugh.. grins.. I am glad you had nice time regardless.. I was in FL for a year.. and never made it to Sanibel.. however, I hear it is lovely.

Thank you for the early Birthday wishes.. ah yes.. old age.. I might be plotting that line as well My friend.. laughs. Honestly though, I am good with My age.. however, there are times I just look back wonder where all the years have gone.

Oh and another surprise.. I am working on a plan right now to meet My girl in FL at the end of the month.. soooooooo.. you both might be meeting Me as well... smiles.. I already have the time off work.. right now it is just getting a good flight with good times.. so we can maximize our time together before she is off on her cruise.. keep your fingers crossed.

Waves back and says Hi to Jo.. miss you both.. Hope this note finds you both in good spirits and making headway on your housing situation.

[JakeTulane]

Good Morning Zimmy,

Wow.. I am sorry to hear this. That has to have made your Brother just red hot and worried about his daughter. I can not even imagine. Especially knowing that the ex just took off and is moving in with someone she barely knows. Doing it on your own is one thing.. involving a child is another ball of wax all together. I will keep your family in My thoughts.. especially your niece.. because she out of everyone is not old enough to make a choice as to where she resides...nods.

Zimmy, you also have to take care of you. I understand you are upset for your Brother and worried about your niece and Mom too..but you have to try your best to keep at those studies.. as best you can.. or talk to your professors and ask for a bit of leeway until you can get back at it full steam. I know it is hard to put your worries aside and keep your nose to the grindstone.. I have been there .. especially in college.. however, just do the best you can.. and like I mentioned let your professors know if you need some extra time with things.. I found that when I clued Mine in.. they were more than willing to give Me some help rather than see My grades suffer.

Also, you have friends here.. and I am sure all of us.. would help in some way if you needed.. so please do not hesitate to ask.. you can PM Me.. if you need any help with your studies.. or just to talk. ok?

you are in our thoughts.

As Always,
Jake

Originally Posted by ZimmygLrL

Good Morning Everyone,

School has gone to the back of my brain for the second. I have some family probs that I am dealing with. It was so bad on Labor Day, that my mother wouldn't stop crying. My bro's ex g/f and the mother of his 3 year old daughter moved to the Fort Lauderdale area without telling anyone to live with some guy that she had met off of the internet. My brother came unglued and had to borrow the money to get an attorney and take her dumb ass to court. So needless to say, my classes are suffering right now but I am working very hard this week to catch up.

I am thinking of a huge breakfast this morning with whatever it is you all want and plenty of coffee....

Have fun today,

Zimmy

[scootebaby]

good morning kitcheneers....another beautiful day here in south florida

Jake....i use old age as an excuse more often than not....seems to work well most of time..*chuckles* that would be cool if we could all meet up at end of month...maybe talk to JO...she is a genius at finding low airfares--just ask Zimmy...as i recall she found a great rate for her to fly clear from other side of country back home to florida

my honey is fixing lasagna for dinner...i'll have her fix enough for everybody....maybe a nice green salad,some mozzarella cheese bread as well....did i mention she is an awesome cook?

ok i guess i need to get back to work....hope everyone has a wonderful day!!


waves to all the kitcheneers

[JustJo]

Originally Posted by scootebaby

....did i mention she is an awesome cook?

Are you sucking up after sharing my "less than ladylike" behavior with our friends?

Good evening everyone and there's plenty of lasagna left over, so that's what we're having tonight.

It has been busy, with lots of adjustments, but overall we're getting it sorted out on the important stuff. The boys are getting along as well as two teenage boys can (which means flying objects and fart jokes mixed in with the companionable silences and real conversations.) We've lost two cats in the move (one still in NY and one shortly after we got here)...but the remaining critters are settling in well. And, even though annoyingly slow, we're actually making progress on the house.

Sanibel and Captiva were beautiful...and I loved seeing the dolphins and manatees...wading out waist deep into the gulf to hunt for shells. And...bulging neck veins aside...I didn't jump over the front desk and slap the clerk (richly deserved and ooooooooohhhhhh so tempting)...so I did good!

Absolutely can't wait to meet you MStar and Jake....and I'm happy to help research airfares if needed. And I hope things work out in the family Zimmy...that kind of thing is so hard to take. It always amazes me how many people don't think of their children first.

Rooster is going to be stealing my laptop soon...but I'll try to do better at dropping in!

[Zimmeh]

Good Evening Jake,

Thank you! If Jo Jo hadn't found me that riducuously cheap flight, I would have had to take a Greyhound bus home from Seattle...

I am doing a lot better this week and I am truly enjoying my classes. I told one of my group members that she needed to either shape up or ship out. Thank you for the support and I will be going to court that day. The hardest thing about all of this, is that next Tuesday the 21st will be her 4th birthday and the first one that my family will not be celebrating. My bro did the best thing and that was hire a lawyer. I am looking forward to Pride in October, when a few of us from the dash site are going to get together on October 10th and have a blast.

Scoot, if you, Jo Jo and the kids want to attend then come join us and help us make Orlando never forget us...Hehe...


How are you doing tonight? I am off to study for my anatomy class and take the 2 quizzes and submit my homework for this week..

Night to you and MountainStar,

Zimmy

Originally Posted by JakeTulane

Good Morning Zimmy,

Wow.. I am sorry to hear this. That has to have made your Brother just red hot and worried about his daughter. I can not even imagine. Especially knowing that the ex just took off and is moving in with someone she barely knows. Doing it on your own is one thing.. involving a child is another ball of wax all together. I will keep your family in My thoughts.. especially your niece.. because she out of everyone is not old enough to make a choice as to where she resides...nods.

Zimmy, you also have to take care of you. I understand you are upset for your Brother and worried about your niece and Mom too..but you have to try your best to keep at those studies.. as best you can.. or talk to your professors and ask for a bit of leeway until you can get back at it full steam. I know it is hard to put your worries aside and keep your nose to the grindstone.. I have been there .. especially in college.. however, just do the best you can.. and like I mentioned let your professors know if you need some extra time with things.. I found that when I clued Mine in.. they were more than willing to give Me some help rather than see My grades suffer.

Also, you have friends here.. and I am sure all of us.. would help in some way if you needed.. so please do not hesitate to ask.. you can PM Me.. if you need any help with your studies.. or just to talk. ok?

you are in our thoughts.

As Always,
Jake

[JakeTulane]

Originally Posted by scootebaby

good morning kitcheneers....another beautiful day here in south florida

Jake....i use old age as an excuse more often than not....seems to work well most of time..*chuckles* that would be cool if we could all meet up at end of month...maybe talk to JO...she is a genius at finding low airfares--just ask Zimmy...as i recall she found a great rate for her to fly clear from other side of country back home to florida

my honey is fixing lasagna for dinner...i'll have her fix enough for everybody....maybe a nice green salad,some mozzarella cheese bread as well....did i mention she is an awesome cook?

ok i guess i need to get back to work....hope everyone has a wonderful day!!


waves to all the kitcheneers

scoote.. laughs.. you know .. you and I both laugh and chuckle about the "old age" thing.. however, the scary part it.. it is so very true. It is like when you first get up in the morning.. and all those aches and pains.. from sleeping in one position all night.. start to pop and snap.. laughs.. ah well.. you know in the grand scheme of things. .. we could all be much worse off.. yes? smiles.

[JustJo]

Originally Posted by JakeTulane

scoote.. laughs.. you know .. you and I both laugh and chuckle about the "old age" thing.. however, the scary part it.. it is so very true. It is like when you first get up in the morning.. and all those aches and pains.. from sleeping in one position all night.. start to pop and snap.. laughs.. ah well.. you know in the grand scheme of things. .. we could all be much worse off.. yes? smiles.

Amen to this...
I still think my great-grandmother said it best when she was in her 90s and people asked her how she was...she always said "every day above ground is a good one."

[JakeTulane]

Originally Posted by JustJo

Absolutely can't wait to meet you MStar and Jake....and I'm happy to help research airfares if needed. And I hope things work out in the family Zimmy...that kind of thing is so hard to take. It always amazes me how many people don't think of their children first.

Hi Jo ... I can not wait to meet you and scoote too.. ah yes... I hear you are the guru of airfare.. grins.. My girl actually found a pretty decent rate through.. JetBlue.. it just amazes Me though the amount they charge when you want to fly down just for a couple of days and right back.. it is actually cheaper to stay longer.. and if I could.. I would indeed.. and get on that big ship with My girl.. smiles..

I am glad things are starting to settle down for you and scoote and the kids.. as much as you can be settled down right now..

Sending good thoughts your way..

[JakeTulane]

Good Evening Zimmy,

smiles. I am glad you are doing alot better this week.. and you are welcome. That is just a shame ... having her go through her birthday with all of this going on. You know I would like to say.. well she is 4 and she will not remember it.. however, kids these days are alot more "savvy" and pick up on things I think.. than even when I was that age... I remember bits and pieces.. however, even My niece and nephew remember things from a young age.. I hope there is some way to let her have a special day.. even with all of this going on.

Oh and you are right.. the best thing your brother could have done was getting that lawyer.. he needs to get everything hammered out and down on paper..

That is cool that you are going to "do up" Pride in October.. that will be a nice break for you from your studies and all of the family stuff going on.

I hope you have a peaceful rest of the evening after your homework is done.

As Always,
Jake

Originally Posted by ZimmygLrL

Good Evening Jake,

Thank you! If Jo Jo hadn't found me that riducuously cheap flight, I would have had to take a Greyhound bus home from Seattle...

I am doing a lot better this week and I am truly enjoying my classes. I told one of my group members that she needed to either shape up or ship out. Thank you for the support and I will be going to court that day. The hardest thing about all of this, is that next Tuesday the 21st will be her 4th birthday and the first one that my family will not be celebrating. My bro did the best thing and that was hire a lawyer. I am looking forward to Pride in October, when a few of us from the dash site are going to get together on October 10th and have a blast.

Scoot, if you, Jo Jo and the kids want to attend then come join us and help us make Orlando never forget us...Hehe...


How are you doing tonight? I am off to study for my anatomy class and take the 2 quizzes and submit my homework for this week..

Night to you and MountainStar,

Zimmy

[Zimmeh]

When she comes home, we are going to throw her a huge ass birthday party. I just finished both of my quizzes for the biolgoy lab class and since I have been up since 5am, I am thinking of going to bed early and finish my anatomy homework in the morning.

I am looking forward to my trip to Orlando. I will be going on October 2nd for an Avon conferance and then on the 10th to hang out with friends during Pride.

Glad to hear that you was able to find a cheap flight so you and your girl can have a few days together.

Have a good night,

Zimmy

Originally Posted by JakeTulane

Good Evening Zimmy,

smiles. I am glad you are doing alot better this week.. and you are welcome. That is just a shame ... having her go through her birthday with all of this going on. You know I would like to say.. well she is 4 and she will not remember it.. however, kids these days are alot more "savvy" and pick up on things I think.. than even when I was that age... I remember bits and pieces.. however, even My niece and nephew remember things from a young age.. I hope there is some way to let her have a special day.. even with all of this going on.

Oh and you are right.. the best thing your brother could have done was getting that lawyer.. he needs to get everything hammered out and down on paper..

That is cool that you are going to "do up" Pride in October.. that will be a nice break for you from your studies and all of the family stuff going on.

I hope you have a peaceful rest of the evening after your homework is done.

As Always,
Jake