Update--Steve is talking with his mom--Dad fell twice (yesterday and today) at home. Second time he cut his head & elbow. Falls may be
related to meds he's on, one may have caused a drop in blood pressure. We'll keep all posted.
Hopefully they get that straightened out quickly...
Pretty much.texture blocks for a flannel quilt.What did it get used for....?
No idea yet.
You'll find out when she does use it...?
Just can't win.... ;0
Generally not. If the pollen isn't doing it the barometer is.
Pollen doesn't seem to bother me all that much... but the barometer
does, along with the weather systems they herald.... ;0
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 04-08-18 21:15 <=-
Update--Steve is talking with his mom--Dad fell twice (yesterday
and today) at home. Second time he cut his head & elbow. Falls
may be related to meds he's on, one may have caused a drop in
blood pressure. We'll keep all posted.
Hopefully they get that straightened out quickly...
He spent some more time in the hospital but is back home again, with a different assortment of meds. Hopefully stuff that will keep his blood pressure up, not make it drop.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-10-18 17:17 <=-
Just can't win.... ;0Pollen doesn't seem to bother me all that much... but the barometer
Generally not. If the pollen isn't doing it the barometer is.
does, along with the weather systems they herald.... ;0
Big swings up or down; we're equal-opportunity offenders.
Update--Steve is talking with his mom--Dad fell twice (yesterday
and today) at home. Second time he cut his head & elbow. Falls
may be related to meds he's on, one may have caused a drop in
blood pressure. We'll keep all posted.
Hopefully they get that straightened out quickly...
He spent some more time in the hospital but is back home again, with a different assortment of meds. Hopefully stuff that will keep his blood pressure up, not make it drop.
Hopefully... :) Getting the right mix sometimes is harder than one would like.... since they all interact....
Generally not. If the pollen isn't doing it the barometer is.Pollen doesn't seem to bother me all that much... but the barometer
does, along with the weather systems they herald.... ;0
Big swings up or down; we're equal-opportunity offenders.
Yup... Hits my sinuses, also my joints and muscles... ;0
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 04-12-18 15:22 <=-
Update--Steve is talking with his mom--Dad fell twice (yesterday
and today) at home. Second time he cut his head & elbow. Falls
may be related to meds he's on, one may have caused a drop in
blood pressure. We'll keep all posted.
Hopefully they get that straightened out quickly...
He spent some more time in the hospital but is back home again,
with a different assortment of meds. Hopefully stuff that will
keep his blood pressure up, not make it drop.
Hopefully... :) Getting the right mix sometimes is harder than one
would like.... since they all interact....
Quite a challenge at times. But, at least he's home now and eating
Mom's cooking. (G)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-13-18 23:58 <=-
Yup... Hits my sinuses, also my joints and muscles... ;0Generally not. If the pollen isn't doing it the barometer is.Pollen doesn't seem to bother me all that much... but the barometer
does, along with the weather systems they herald.... ;0
Big swings up or down; we're equal-opportunity offenders.
Sinuses and today ears; they're plugged and ringing. No fun whatever.
does, along with the weather systems they herald.... ;0Yup... Hits my sinuses, also my joints and muscles... ;0
Big swings up or down; we're equal-opportunity offenders.
Sinuses and today ears; they're plugged and ringing. No fun whatever.
No, not any fun at all.... My ears were plugged for a good part of my
trip home from the retreat I was on end of last week.... ;( But it was
a good retreat... good teaching, good fellowship (some ladies I only see once a year), and of course, good food... ;) Nothing particularly
special but all fixed well... and plenty of it... nobody went hungry
except by their own choice... :)
than one NB>> would like.... since they all interact....with a different assortment of meds. Hopefully stuff that will
keep his blood pressure up, not make it drop.
Hopefully... :) Getting the right mix sometimes is harder
Quite a challenge at times. But, at least he's home now and eating
Mom's cooking. (G)
Sounds good... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-19-18 18:11 <=-
No, not any fun at all.... My ears were plugged for a good part of mydoes, along with the weather systems they herald.... ;0Yup... Hits my sinuses, also my joints and muscles... ;0
Big swings up or down; we're equal-opportunity offenders.
Sinuses and today ears; they're plugged and ringing. No fun whatever.
trip home from the retreat I was on end of last week.... ;( But it was
a good retreat... good teaching, good fellowship (some ladies I only see once a year), and of course, good food... ;) Nothing particularly
special but all fixed well... and plenty of it... nobody went hungry
except by their own choice... :)
Mine are a lot less plugged, but still ringing. The barometer is
moving again.
My church has a ladies retreat this weekend instead; I'm
not going. The great outdoors and I don't get along in the slightest.
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 04-19-18 15:46 <=-
with a different assortment of meds. Hopefully stuff that will
keep his blood pressure up, not make it drop.
Hopefully... :) Getting the right mix sometimes is harder
than one would like.... since they all interact....
Quite a challenge at times. But, at least he's home now and eating
Mom's cooking. (G)
Sounds good... :)
Just need to get Mom to back off on her worrying. She's had a number
of stress attacks, thinking she's having a heart attack, with all of
this.
once a year), and of course, good food... ;) Nothing particularly special but all fixed well... and plenty of it... nobody went hungry except by their own choice... :)
Mine are a lot less plugged, but still ringing. The barometer is moving again.
Not that it seems to be stopping much lately... always up or down...
slightest.My church has a ladies retreat this weekend instead; I'm
not going. The great outdoors and I don't get along in the
I'm ok as long as I have a roof over my head and a proper floor... Where
we go, there's proper lodges with beds and facilities... and very good food... There is, though, a lot of walking from place to place... lodges
to dining hall to chapel and back again... ;) Very pretty spot in the Berkshires... :)
eating RH>> Mom's cooking. (G)Quite a challenge at times. But, at least he's home now and
Sounds good... :)
Just need to get Mom to back off on her worrying. She's had a number
of stress attacks, thinking she's having a heart attack, with all of
this.
Perhaps Steve's sister's visit has been helpful in allaying some of
her worries....? :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-27-18 23:25 <=-
once a year), and of course, good food... ;) Nothing particularly special but all fixed well... and plenty of it... nobody went hungry except by their own choice... :)Not that it seems to be stopping much lately... always up or down...
Mine are a lot less plugged, but still ringing. The barometer is moving again.
And sideways - or slideways if you're a Roald Dahl fan.
My church has a ladies retreat this weekend instead; I'mI'm ok as long as I have a roof over my head and a proper floor... Where
not going. The great outdoors and I don't get along in the
slightest.
we go, there's proper lodges with beds and facilities... and very good food... There is, though, a lot of walking from place to place... lodges
to dining hall to chapel and back again... ;) Very pretty spot in the Berkshires... :)
There are a lot of those camps up in western Mass. It seems to be the place for it.
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 04-28-18 18:04 <=-
Quite a challenge at times. But, at least he's home now and
eating Mom's cooking. (G)
Sounds good... :)
Just need to get Mom to back off on her worrying. She's had a
number of stress attacks, thinking she's having a heart attack,
with all of this.
Perhaps Steve's sister's visit has been helpful in allaying some
of her worries....? :)
Hopefully. Steve talked with his parents last night. They both sounded good, no mention of any problems.
A little nerve damage can be interesting that way.moving again.Not that it seems to be stopping much lately... always up or down...
And sideways - or slideways if you're a Roald Dahl fan.
Certainly feels that way at times.... ;)
theto dining hall to chapel and back again... ;) Very pretty spot in
theBerkshires... :)
There are a lot of those camps up in western Mass. It seems to be
place for it.
I wasn't aware of others, but I'm not surprised... :) It's pretty
country, and the weather isn't forbidding... :)
Just need to get Mom to back off on her worrying. She's had a
number of stress attacks, thinking she's having a heart attack,
with all of this.
Perhaps Steve's sister's visit has been helpful in allaying some
of her worries....? :)
Hopefully. Steve talked with his parents last night. They both sounded good, no mention of any problems.
Sounds promising... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-04-18 23:06 <=-
Certainly feels that way at times.... ;)moving again.Not that it seems to be stopping much lately... always up or down...
And sideways - or slideways if you're a Roald Dahl fan.
A little nerve damage can be interesting that way.
to dining hall to chapel and back again... ;) Very pretty spot inI wasn't aware of others, but I'm not surprised... :) It's pretty
the Berkshires... :)
There are a lot of those camps up in western Mass. It seems to be
the place for it.
country, and the weather isn't forbidding... :)
My group has one up near Pittsfield.
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-05-18 19:52 <=-
Just need to get Mom to back off on her worrying. She's had a
number of stress attacks, thinking she's having a heart attack,
with all of this.
Perhaps Steve's sister's visit has been helpful in allaying some
of her worries....? :)
Hopefully. Steve talked with his parents last night. They both
sounded good, no mention of any problems.
Sounds promising... :)
Haven't heard anything more so hopefully all is well.
some NB>>> of her worries....? :)Just need to get Mom to back off on her worrying. She's had a
number of stress attacks, thinking she's having a heart attack,
with all of this.
Perhaps Steve's sister's visit has been helpful in allaying
Hopefully. Steve talked with his parents last night. They both
sounded good, no mention of any problems.
Sounds promising... :)
Haven't heard anything more so hopefully all is well.
Hopefully... :) Do keep us posted... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-08-18 14:55 <=-
Just need to get Mom to back off on her worrying. She's had a
number of stress attacks, thinking she's having a heart attack,
with all of this.
Perhaps Steve's sister's visit has been helpful in allaying
some of her worries....? :)
Hopefully. Steve talked with his parents last night. They both
sounded good, no mention of any problems.
Sounds promising... :)
Haven't heard anything more so hopefully all is well.
Hopefully... :) Do keep us posted... :)
Will do. Will talk to them Sunday, if not sooner.
down...Not that it seems to be stopping much lately... always up or
And sideways - or slideways if you're a Roald Dahl fan.Certainly feels that way at times.... ;)
A little nerve damage can be interesting that way.
Or even being a bit off balance....
the place for it.I wasn't aware of others, but I'm not surprised... :) It's pretty country, and the weather isn't forbidding... :)
My group has one up near Pittsfield.
That may be the one that we use... Lakeside...?
Hopefully. Steve talked with his parents last night. They both
sounded good, no mention of any problems.
Sounds promising... :)
Haven't heard anything more so hopefully all is well.
Hopefully... :) Do keep us posted... :)
Will do. Will talk to them Sunday, if not sooner.
OK. :) (and for once, I'm up to date, so Sunday hasn't come
yet... [g])
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-10-18 23:10 <=-
Or even being a bit off balance....Not that it seems to be stopping much lately... always up orCertainly feels that way at times.... ;)
down...
And sideways - or slideways if you're a Roald Dahl fan.
A little nerve damage can be interesting that way.
Or a lot off balance.
That may be the one that we use... Lakeside...?the place for it.I wasn't aware of others, but I'm not surprised... :) It's pretty country, and the weather isn't forbidding... :)
My group has one up near Pittsfield.
That's the one! Ever stay in Wintonbury Lodge? It's named for my
church. Small world.
Just a bit. Randomly just about falling over backwards and tripping overOr even being a bit off balance....And sideways - or slideways if you're a Roald Dahl fan.Certainly feels that way at times.... ;)
A little nerve damage can be interesting that way.
Or a lot off balance.
That tendss to get distracting....
My group has one up near Pittsfield.That may be the one that we use... Lakeside...?
That's the one! Ever stay in Wintonbury Lodge? It's named for my church. Small world.
Indeed. And, yes, the last two years, I've been assigned to Wintonbury Lodge... Now I'll think of you when we go there... :)
The first years we went there (almost 25 years ago now), the food was out-of-this-world good... Now it's only very good... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-11-18 21:03 <=-
Hopefully. Steve talked with his parents last night. They both
sounded good, no mention of any problems.
Sounds promising... :)
Haven't heard anything more so hopefully all is well.
Hopefully... :) Do keep us posted... :)
Will do. Will talk to them Sunday, if not sooner.
OK. :) (and for once, I'm up to date, so Sunday hasn't come
yet... [g])
Steve mentioned calling them today or tomorrow, just to check. His
sister and BIL aren't in FL for the summer; hopefully Mom isn't quite
as worried about Dad.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-14-18 00:27 <=-
That tends to get distracting....Or even being a bit off balance....And sideways - or slideways if you're a Roald Dahl fan.Certainly feels that way at times.... ;)
A little nerve damage can be interesting that way.
Or a lot off balance.
Just a bit. Randomly just about falling over backwards and tripping
over your own feet...yeah, distracting.
Indeed. And, yes, the last two years, I've been assigned to Wintonbury Lodge... Now I'll think of you when we go there... :)My group has one up near Pittsfield.That may be the one that we use... Lakeside...?
That's the one! Ever stay in Wintonbury Lodge? It's named for my church. Small world.
Thanks. We did so much work on it when we still supported the camp
that they named it for us.
The first years we went there (almost 25 years ago now), the food was out-of-this-world good... Now it's only very good... :)
The cooks tend to rotate out a bit; they used to have one guy who
really knew his stuff. Camp cooks only last so long; eventually they
all need to earn a living.
That tends to get distracting....A little nerve damage can be interesting that way.Or even being a bit off balance....
Or a lot off balance.
Just a bit. Randomly just about falling over backwards and tripping over your own feet...yeah, distracting.
Hopefully not when going up or down stairs... on the flat is bad
enough.... ;0
Wintonburychurch. Small world.Indeed. And, yes, the last two years, I've been assigned to
Lodge... Now I'll think of you when we go there... :)
Thanks. We did so much work on it when we still supported the camp that they named it for us.
You don't support it anymore...?
theyThe cooks tend to rotate out a bit; they used to have one guy who really knew his stuff. Camp cooks only last so long; eventually
all need to earn a living.
The guy who really knew his stuff sounds like the one that was there
when we first started going there... Camp cooks would be able to stay longer as long as they were just doing it on their vacation.... ;) Or
were independently wealthy and doing it as a service... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-18-18 00:07 <=-
Hopefully not when going up or down stairs... on the flat is badThat tends to get distracting....A little nerve damage can be interesting that way.Or even being a bit off balance....
Or a lot off balance.
Just a bit. Randomly just about falling over backwards and tripping over your own feet...yeah, distracting.
enough.... ;0
Hasn't happened yet, but I wouldn't put anything past this body.
You don't support it anymore...?church. Small world.Indeed. And, yes, the last two years, I've been assigned to
Wintonbury Lodge... Now I'll think of you when we go there... :)
Thanks. We did so much work on it when we still supported the
camp that they named it for us.
Stuff happens. We stopped using it because the congregation changed;
we turn over membership relatively rapidly.
The cooks tend to rotate out a bit; they used to have one guy who really knew his stuff. Camp cooks only last so long; eventuallyThe guy who really knew his stuff sounds like the one that was there
they all need to earn a living.
when we first started going there... Camp cooks would be able to stay longer as long as they were just doing it on their vacation.... ;) Or
were independently wealthy and doing it as a service... ;)
Or had civil service or military pensions in addition to the salary.
Steve mentioned calling them today or tomorrow, just to check. His
sister and BIL aren't in FL for the summer; hopefully Mom isn't quite
as worried about Dad.
Did you get an update there...?
over your own feet...yeah, distracting.Hopefully not when going up or down stairs... on the flat is bad enough.... ;0
Hasn't happened yet, but I wouldn't put anything past this body.
Likewise... so I hold on when going up or down stairs...
changed;camp that they named it for us.You don't support it anymore...?
Stuff happens. We stopped using it because the congregation
we turn over membership relatively rapidly.
So always a possibility that you might go back, sometime in the future, should things change again.... :)
salary.Or had civil service or military pensions in addition to the
Yes, that could also work... :) The woman that's been doing it for a
few years now might have a husband that is the main breadwinner, and
doesn't mind her being away to cook for the camp...
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-20-18 18:39 <=-
Steve mentioned calling them today or tomorrow, just to check.
His sister and BIL aren't in FL for the summer; hopefully Mom
isn't quite as worried about Dad.
Did you get an update there...?
Seem to be doing well from what I heard on Steve's end.
Steve mentioned calling them today or tomorrow, just to check.
His sister and BIL aren't in FL for the summer; hopefully Mom
isn't quite as worried about Dad.
Did you get an update there...?
Seem to be doing well from what I heard on Steve's end.
Sounds good... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-22-18 00:29 <=-
Likewise... so I hold on when going up or down stairs...over your own feet...yeah, distracting.Hopefully not when going up or down stairs... on the flat is bad enough.... ;0
Hasn't happened yet, but I wouldn't put anything past this body.
Me too. Both hands some days.
So always a possibility that you might go back, sometime in thecamp that they named it for us.You don't support it anymore...?
Stuff happens. We stopped using it because the congregation
changed; we turn over membership relatively rapidly.
future, should things change again.... :)
I don't know, but possibly. It's still owned by the conference, and
some people will go on their own.
Or had civil service or military pensions in addition to theYes, that could also work... :) The woman that's been doing it for a
salary.
few years now might have a husband that is the main breadwinner, and
doesn't mind her being away to cook for the camp...
Or might be a local. There can't be a huge number of jobs up in that corner of the world.
Likewise... so I hold on when going up or down stairs...over your own feet...yeah, distracting.Hopefully not when going up or down stairs... on the flat is bad enough.... ;0
Hasn't happened yet, but I wouldn't put anything past this body.
Me too. Both hands some days.
Yup... :)
andI don't know, but possibly. It's still owned by the conference,
some people will go on their own.
Yes, I noticed that besides renting the space to people like us, they
also have a full program of their own...
thatfew years now might have a husband that is the main breadwinner, and doesn't mind her being away to cook for the camp...
Or might be a local. There can't be a huge number of jobs up in
corner of the world.
True... If I think of it next year, I might ask, given an
opportunity.... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-23-18 14:21 <=-
Steve mentioned calling them today or tomorrow, just to check.
His sister and BIL aren't in FL for the summer; hopefully Mom
isn't quite as worried about Dad.
Did you get an update there...?
Seem to be doing well from what I heard on Steve's end.
Sounds good... :)
I've got to remember to have Steve call his mom today for her
birthday. That way we can get an update on how they're doing also.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-27-18 00:20 <=-
Yup... :)Likewise... so I hold on when going up or down stairs...over your own feet...yeah, distracting.Hopefully not when going up or down stairs... on the flat is bad enough.... ;0
Hasn't happened yet, but I wouldn't put anything past this body.
Me too. Both hands some days.
Some days even that's iffy.(sigh)
I don't know, but possibly. It's still owned by the conference,Yes, I noticed that besides renting the space to people like us, they
and some people will go on their own.
also have a full program of their own...
They're supposed to yes.
few years now might have a husband that is the main breadwinner,True... If I think of it next year, I might ask, given an
and doesn't mind her being away to cook for the camp...
Or might be a local. There can't be a huge number of jobs up in
that corner of the world.
opportunity.... ;)
Not a bad idea!
I've got to remember to have Steve call his mom today for her
birthday. That way we can get an update on how they're doing also.
And are there new updates....?
Likewise... so I hold on when going up or down stairs...Yup... :)
Me too. Both hands some days.
Some days even that's iffy.(sigh)
Here, too... but thankfully, not too often...
I don't know, but possibly. It's still owned by the conference,Yes, I noticed that besides renting the space to people like us, they also have a full program of their own...
and some people will go on their own.
They're supposed to yes.
Special speakers, youth camps... not that I'd be likely to go for any of them... but it is interesting to note... :)
Or might be a local. There can't be a huge number of jobs up in that corner of the world.True... If I think of it next year, I might ask, given an
opportunity.... ;)
Not a bad idea!
Such curious people we are... one would think we had cats... (G)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 06-01-18 13:54 <=-
I've got to remember to have Steve call his mom today for her
birthday. That way we can get an update on how they're doing also.
And are there new updates....?
All seems to be OK. His younger sister was visiting, said they were
going to have a lot of doctor's appointments so he needs to follow up
on how they went.
also. NB>> And are there new updates....?I've got to remember to have Steve call his mom today for her
birthday. That way we can get an update on how they're doing
All seems to be OK. His younger sister was visiting, said they were
going to have a lot of doctor's appointments so he needs to follow up
on how they went.
Is she going along for the appointments...? Or will she have already
left by then...? Hope everything continues to go well... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-01-18 18:04 <=-
Special speakers, youth camps... not that I'd be likely to go for any of them... but it is interesting to note... :)I don't know, but possibly. It's still owned by the conference,Yes, I noticed that besides renting the space to people like us, they also have a full program of their own...
and some people will go on their own.
They're supposed to yes.
Also good for keeping the place operating.
Such curious people we are... one would think we had cats... (G)Or might be a local. There can't be a huge number of jobs up in that corner of the world.True... If I think of it next year, I might ask, given an
opportunity.... ;)
Not a bad idea!
Some days I'm a cat in a girl-suit. (beats seeing me in a catsuit, for certain; the very thought should frighten small children.)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 06-03-18 23:44 <=-
I've got to remember to have Steve call his mom today for her
birthday. That way we can get an update on how they're doing
also.
And are there new updates....?
All seems to be OK. His younger sister was visiting, said they
were going to have a lot of doctor's appointments so he needs
to follow up on how they went.
Is she going along for the appointments...? Or will she have
already left by then...? Hope everything continues to go
well... :)
She will be going with them--she's an RN so will be able to talk to
the doctors/mom & dad in a medical language they both understand. (G)
forSuch curious people we are... one would think we had cats... (G)that corner of the world.True... If I think of it next year, I might ask, given an opportunity.... ;)
Not a bad idea!
Some days I'm a cat in a girl-suit. (beats seeing me in a catsuit,
certain; the very thought should frighten small children.)
That does sound a bit scary... (G)
All seems to be OK. His younger sister was visiting, said they
were going to have a lot of doctor's appointments so he needs
to follow up on how they went.
Is she going along for the appointments...? Or will she have
already left by then...? Hope everything continues to go
well... :)
She will be going with them--she's an RN so will be able to talk to
the doctors/mom & dad in a medical language they both understand. (G)
That's good... It's nice to have an interpreter... I used to do it
for my parents.... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-07-18 23:32 <=-
That does sound a bit scary... (G)Such curious people we are... one would think we had cats... (G)that corner of the world.True... If I think of it next year, I might ask, given an opportunity.... ;)
Not a bad idea!
Some days I'm a cat in a girl-suit. (beats seeing me in a catsuit,
for certain; the very thought should frighten small children.)
No one wearing anything larger than a size 2 should ever be seen in
public in a catsuit. Unless you're a cat of course.
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 06-07-18 13:40 <=-
All seems to be OK. His younger sister was visiting, said they
were going to have a lot of doctor's appointments so he needs
to follow up on how they went.
Is she going along for the appointments...? Or will she have
already left by then...? Hope everything continues to go
well... :)
She will be going with them--she's an RN so will be able to talk to
the doctors/mom & dad in a medical language they both understand. (G)
That's good... It's nice to have an interpreter... I used to do it
for my parents.... :)
Very much a help, especially now. My parents had their cleaning
lady/aide go with them in the last few years they were at home.
I think my brother went a few times with Dad after he (brother)
retired, before Dad went into the nursing home.
No one wearing anything larger than a size 2 should ever be seen in public in a catsuit. Unless you're a cat of course.
No one wearing anything larger than a size 2 should ever be seen in public in a catsuit. Unless you're a cat of course.
Oh dear. I fear my cat is a size 14......
Such curious people we are... one would think we had cats... (G)That does sound a bit scary... (G)
Some days I'm a cat in a girl-suit. (beats seeing me in a catsuit, for certain; the very thought should frighten small children.)
No one wearing anything larger than a size 2 should ever be seen in public in a catsuit. Unless you're a cat of course.
And they are generally quite a bit smaller than a size 2... ;)
No one wearing anything larger than a size 2 should ever be seen
in public in a catsuit. Unless you're a cat of course.
Oh dear. I fear my cat is a size 14......
My cat is all of 7 pounds, before I brush her. I'm a cat in a girl suit; they make those larger.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-12-18 00:23 <=-
And they are generally quite a bit smaller than a size 2... ;)Such curious people we are... one would think we had cats... (G)That does sound a bit scary... (G)
Some days I'm a cat in a girl-suit. (beats seeing me in a catsuit, for certain; the very thought should frighten small children.)
No one wearing anything larger than a size 2 should ever be seen in public in a catsuit. Unless you're a cat of course.
Mine is a pipsqueak. She actually squeaks sometimes.
public in a catsuit. Unless you're a cat of course.And they are generally quite a bit smaller than a size 2... ;)
Mine is a pipsqueak. She actually squeaks sometimes.
Ours aren't quite that small, but don't have much of a voice, oddly enough... The one tends to give out a breathy "anyh"-ish sound instead
of a miaou... the other can be a little more vocal, but still not really your typical cat sounds... They both purr quite nicely, though....
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-14-18 22:12 <=-
Ours aren't quite that small, but don't have much of a voice, oddly enough... The one tends to give out a breathy "anyh"-ish sound insteadpublic in a catsuit. Unless you're a cat of course.And they are generally quite a bit smaller than a size 2... ;)
Mine is a pipsqueak. She actually squeaks sometimes.
of a miaou... the other can be a little more vocal, but still not really your typical cat sounds... They both purr quite nicely, though....
As long as they get their point across, who needs to meow?
Genie let out a real meow today for some reason, unlike her usual.
She wanted her lap, I think.
to RH>> the doctors/mom & dad in a medical language they bothShe will be going with them--she's an RN so will be able to talk
understand. (G) NB>> That's good... It's nice to have an
interpreter... I used to do it NB>> for my parents.... :)
Very much a help, especially now. My parents had their cleaning
lady/aide go with them in the last few years they were at home.
That was helpful... :)
I think my brother went a few times with Dad after he (brother)
retired, before Dad went into the nursing home.
An extra set of eyes/ears/brain is useful in any case... and even if
one isn't a professional, one might be able to learn a lot... :)
No one wearing anything larger than a size 2 should ever be seen RH>> in public in a catsuit. Unless you're a cat of course.
Oh dear. I fear my cat is a size 14......
My cat is all of 7 pounds, before I brush her. I'm a cat in a girl suit; they make those larger.
LOL, Daisy-chan is 9lbs but you can tell that when she pounces on your bladder at 4am (wanting food).
insteadOurs aren't quite that small, but don't have much of a voice, oddly enough... The one tends to give out a breathy "anyh"-ish sound
reallyof a miaou... the other can be a little more vocal, but still not
your typical cat sounds... They both purr quite nicely, though....
As long as they get their point across, who needs to meow?
Exactly... :)
Genie let out a real meow today for some reason, unlike her usual.
She wanted her lap, I think.
And you weren't coming through with it fast enough... and/or not paying attention to the quieter attention getters... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-18-18 17:40 <=-
Ours aren't quite that small, but don't have much of a voice,Exactly... :)
oddly enough... The one tends to give out a breathy "anyh"-ish
sound instead of a miaou... the other can be a little more
vocal, but still not really your typical cat sounds... They
both purr quite nicely, though....
As long as they get their point across, who needs to meow?
The late Louise tended to stick her claws in for emphasis. No
sounds needed.
Genie let out a real meow today for some reason, unlike her usual.And you weren't coming through with it fast enough... and/or not paying attention to the quieter attention getters... :)
She wanted her lap, I think.
Or she just felt like it. She's usually only loud when she's about to barf. At least I get some warning and if home know where to look for things I need to clean up.
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 06-17-18 22:22 <=-
She will be going with them--she's an RN so will be able to
talk to the doctors/mom & dad in a medical language they both
understand. (G)
That's good... It's nice to have an interpreter... I used
to do it for my parents.... :)
Very much a help, especially now. My parents had their cleaning
lady/aide go with them in the last few years they were at home.
That was helpful... :)
Very much so! Mom and Dad always did as the doctor ordered but didn't always hear it right. Having the extra ears clarified a lot for them.
I think my brother went a few times with Dad after he
(brother) retired, before Dad went into the nursing home.
An extra set of eyes/ears/brain is useful in any case... and
even if one isn't a professional, one might be able to learn a
lot... :)
True, just wish Mom and Dad had had a meeting with a dietitcian after
she developed the diabetes, then followed the deitician's advice. They never significantly changed the way they ate and it hurt Mom more in
the long run.
Just a hair. I gave up on it; it didn't hurt that badly. She did hole aOurs aren't quite that small, but don't have much of a voice,Exactly... :)
oddly enough... The one tends to give out a breathy "anyh"-ish
sound instead of a miaou... the other can be a little more
vocal, but still not really your typical cat sounds... They
both purr quite nicely, though....
As long as they get their point across, who needs to meow?
The late Louise tended to stick her claws in for emphasis. No
sounds needed.
Except for your screech when the claws connected... (G) Spook uses a
tooth on Richard, Shadow stretches up his front and digs in claws...
He's working on restraining Shadow somewhat... ;)
toOr she just felt like it. She's usually only loud when she's about
forbarf. At least I get some warning and if home know where to look
things I need to clean up.
Ours aren't so much like that... but at least are pretty good about
doing it places that aren't too in the way, nor too hard to clean up...
That's good... It's nice to have an interpreter... I used
to do it for my parents.... :)
Very much a help, especially now. My parents had their cleaning
lady/aide go with them in the last few years they were at home.
That was helpful... :)
Very much so! Mom and Dad always did as the doctor ordered but didn't always hear it right. Having the extra ears clarified a lot for them.
Exactly.
I think my brother went a few times with Dad after he
(brother) retired, before Dad went into the nursing home.
An extra set of eyes/ears/brain is useful in any case... and
even if one isn't a professional, one might be able to learn a
lot... :)
True, just wish Mom and Dad had had a meeting with a dietitcian after
she developed the diabetes, then followed the deitician's advice. They never significantly changed the way they ate and it hurt Mom more in
the long run.
That would have been nice....
Did you hear how Steve's dad's appointments went....?
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-24-18 23:39 <=-
Except for your screech when the claws connected... (G) Spook uses aAs long as they get their point across, who needs to meow?Exactly... :)
The late Louise tended to stick her claws in for emphasis. No
sounds needed.
tooth on Richard, Shadow stretches up his front and digs in claws...
He's working on restraining Shadow somewhat... ;)
Just a hair. I gave up on it; it didn't hurt that badly. She did hole
a spider vein once, making a bit of a mess.
Or she just felt like it. She's usually only loud when she'sOurs aren't so much like that... but at least are pretty good about
about to barf. At least I get some warning and if home know
where to look for things I need to clean up.
doing it places that aren't too in the way, nor too hard to clean up...
This morning she howled a bit, and barfed under the kitchen table. At least it wasn't on a rug.
holeExcept for your screech when the claws connected... (G) Spook uses a tooth on Richard, Shadow stretches up his front and digs in claws...
He's working on restraining Shadow somewhat... ;)
Just a hair. I gave up on it; it didn't hurt that badly. She did
That's generally Genie too. It's generally a "Cut that OUT" bite.a spider vein once, making a bit of a mess.
That would. At least when Spook uses her tooth on Richard, it isn't to bite, just to get his attention...
AtThis morning she howled a bit, and barfed under the kitchen table.
least it wasn't on a rug.
Much easier to clean up that way... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 06-25-18 14:15 <=-
Very much a help, especially now. My parents had their cleaning
lady/aide go with them in the last few years they were at home.
That was helpful... :)
Very much so! Mom and Dad always did as the doctor ordered but
didn't always hear it right. Having the extra ears clarified a
lot for them.
Exactly.
Even tho her first language was not English, she'd worked with enough elderly in care giving situations that she knew what to expect.
I think my brother went a few times with Dad after he
(brother) retired, before Dad went into the nursing home.
An extra set of eyes/ears/brain is useful in any case... and
even if one isn't a professional, one might be able to learn a
lot... :)
True, just wish Mom and Dad had had a meeting with a dietician
after she developed the diabetes, then followed the dietician's
advice. They never significantly changed the way they ate and it
hurt Mom more in the long run.
That would have been nice....
Might have kept the dementia from hitting quite so soon, but too late
to tell at this point. Dad had a sweet tooth and any time he had
someting sweet, Mom thought she had to have some too. That, and not watching what she ate otherwise, made the diabetes harder to control. Plus, IMO, she should have been on insulin, not Metformin.
Did you hear how Steve's dad's appointments went....?
AFAWK, they went OK. Probably should give his sister a call to get details.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-26-18 23:45 <=-
Except for your screech when the claws connected... (G) Spook usesThat would. At least when Spook uses her tooth on Richard, it isn't
a tooth on Richard, Shadow stretches up his front and digs in
claws... He's working on restraining Shadow somewhat... ;)
Just a hair. I gave up on it; it didn't hurt that badly. She did
hole a spider vein once, making a bit of a mess.
to bite, just to get his attention...
That's generally Genie too. It's generally a "Cut that OUT" bite.
This morning she howled a bit, and barfed under the kitchenMuch easier to clean up that way... :)
table. At least it wasn't on a rug.
No stains either.
Genie has been known to chew a bit.:-)hole a spider vein once, making a bit of a mess.That would. At least when Spook uses her tooth on Richard, it isn't
to bite, just to get his attention...
That's generally Genie too. It's generally a "Cut that OUT" bite.
Spook's is a little scratch/touch of the tooth, "pay attention to me"...
This morning she howled a bit, and barfed under the kitchenMuch easier to clean up that way... :)
table. At least it wasn't on a rug.
No stains either.
That too... :)
Very much so! Mom and Dad always did as the doctor ordered but
didn't always hear it right. Having the extra ears clarified a
lot for them.
Exactly.
Even tho her first language was not English, she'd worked with enough elderly in care giving situations that she knew what to expect.
And probably had picked up at least some medical knowledge along the
way so she had a clue what the doctor was trying to say... :)
I think my brother went a few times with Dad after he
(brother) retired, before Dad went into the nursing home.
An extra set of eyes/ears/brain is useful in any case... and
even if one isn't a professional, one might be able to learn a
lot... :)
True, just wish Mom and Dad had had a meeting with a dietician
after she developed the diabetes, then followed the dietician's
advice. They never significantly changed the way they ate and it
hurt Mom more in the long run.
That would have been nice....
Might have kept the dementia from hitting quite so soon, but too late
to tell at this point. Dad had a sweet tooth and any time he had
someting sweet, Mom thought she had to have some too. That, and not watching what she ate otherwise, made the diabetes harder to control. Plus, IMO, she should have been on insulin, not Metformin.
Definitely too late to tell at this point... and hard to really
pinpoint what might or might not have been helpful... and no way to go back and
change things now....
Did you hear how Steve's dad's appointments went....?
AFAWK, they went OK. Probably should give his sister a call to get details.
Probably a good idea... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-29-18 23:40 <=-
Spook's is a little scratch/touch of the tooth, "pay attention to me"...hole a spider vein once, making a bit of a mess.That would. At least when Spook uses her tooth on Richard, it isn't
to bite, just to get his attention...
That's generally Genie too. It's generally a "Cut that OUT" bite.
Genie has been known to chew a bit.:-)
That too... :)This morning she howled a bit, and barfed under the kitchenMuch easier to clean up that way... :)
table. At least it wasn't on a rug.
No stains either.
She sounded off early this morning too. Never did find it; I hope my
mom found it first and cleaned it up.
isn'thole a spider vein once, making a bit of a mess.That would. At least when Spook uses her tooth on Richard, it
bite.to bite, just to get his attention...
That's generally Genie too. It's generally a "Cut that OUT"
me"...Spook's is a little scratch/touch of the tooth, "pay attention to
Genie has been known to chew a bit.:-)
Taco used to really bite.... until Richard scared her out of one of her
nine lives..
myNo stains either.That too... :)
She sounded off early this morning too. Never did find it; I hope
mom found it first and cleaned it up.
Or maybe it was a false alarm... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 06-29-18 12:41 <=-
Very much so! Mom and Dad always did as the doctor ordered but
didn't always hear it right. Having the extra ears clarified a
lot for them.
Exactly.
Even tho her first language was not English, she'd worked with
enough elderly in care giving situations that she knew what to
expect.
And probably had picked up at least some medical knowledge along
the way so she had a clue what the doctor was trying to say...
Probably so. We let her know Dad was in the hospital last fall; she
came up to see him (did his face ever light up when he saw her!) one afternoon. Also saw her at the viewing/visitation when Dad passed
away.
I think my brother went a few times with Dad after he
(brother) retired, before Dad went into the nursing home.
An extra set of eyes/ears/brain is useful in any case... and
even if one isn't a professional, one might be able to learn a
lot... :)
True, just wish Mom and Dad had had a meeting with a dietician
after she developed the diabetes, then followed the dietician's
advice. They never significantly changed the way they ate and it
hurt Mom more in the long run.
That would have been nice....
Might have kept the dementia from hitting quite so soon, but too
late to tell at this point. Dad had a sweet tooth and any time
he had someting sweet, Mom thought she had to have some too. That,
and not watching what she ate otherwise, made the diabetes harder
to control. Plus, IMO, she should have been on insulin, not
Metformin.
Definitely too late to tell at this point... and hard to really
pinpoint what might or might not have been helpful... and no way
to go back and change things now....
I know, and being far enough away from them that we couldn't cook or
help otherwise with food choices, means we just have to accept what
course happened. Still, can't help but speculate. Same with my
brother.
Did you hear how Steve's dad's appointments went....?
AFAWK, they went OK. Probably should give his sister a call to
get details.
Probably a good idea... :)
He (Steve) appears to be OK with what news he's gotten. We do keep in regular enough contact with everybody to keep aware of what's going
on.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 07-03-18 00:09 <=-
Taco used to really bite.... until Richard scared her out of one of herSpook's is a little scratch/touch of the tooth, "pay attention tohole a spider vein once, making a bit of a mess.That would. At least when Spook uses her tooth on Richard, it
isn't to bite, just to get his attention...
That's generally Genie too. It's generally a "Cut that OUT"
bite.
me"...
Genie has been known to chew a bit.:-)
nine lives..
Not a tactic I could probably manage; Genie started out so timid I'd
be afraid of scaring her into hiding in the basement again.
Or maybe it was a false alarm... ;)No stains either.That too... :)
She sounded off early this morning too. Never did find it; I hope
my mom found it first and cleaned it up.
Never has been yet. She yowls, finds a spot, turns in a circle, and barfs. At least this cat tells me where and when.
herSpook's is a little scratch/touch of the tooth, "pay attention to me"...Taco used to really bite.... until Richard scared her out of one of
Genie has been known to chew a bit.:-)
I'dnine lives..
Not a tactic I could probably manage; Genie started out so timid
be afraid of scaring her into hiding in the basement again.
Then it wouldn't take nearly the scare that Taco required... ;) Just getting her attention and reinforcing that it isn't appreciated behavior should do it... :)
andmy mom found it first and cleaned it up.Or maybe it was a false alarm... ;)
Never has been yet. She yowls, finds a spot, turns in a circle,
barfs. At least this cat tells me where and when.
Rather handy... :)
enough elderly in care giving situations that she knew what to
expect.
And probably had picked up at least some medical knowledge along
the way so she had a clue what the doctor was trying to say...
Probably so. We let her know Dad was in the hospital last fall; she
came up to see him (did his face ever light up when he saw her!) one afternoon. Also saw her at the viewing/visitation when Dad passed
away.
She had enough time with them to really establish a relationship... :)
That, RH>> and not watching what she ate otherwise, made the diabetes harder RH>> to control. Plus, IMO, she should have been on insulin,That would have been nice....
Might have kept the dementia from hitting quite so soon, but too
late to tell at this point. Dad had a sweet tooth and any time
he had someting sweet, Mom thought she had to have some too.
not
Metformin.
Definitely too late to tell at this point... and hard to really
pinpoint what might or might not have been helpful... and no way
to go back and change things now....
I know, and being far enough away from them that we couldn't cook or
help otherwise with food choices, means we just have to accept what
course happened. Still, can't help but speculate. Same with my
brother.
That's all one can do at this point, speculate... and probably better
not to be dwelt upon... :) And one can only do what is indeed in
their power to do... serenity, courage and wisdom... ;)
Did you hear how Steve's dad's appointments went....?
AFAWK, they went OK. Probably should give his sister a call to
get details.
Probably a good idea... :)
He (Steve) appears to be OK with what news he's gotten. We do keep in regular enough contact with everybody to keep aware of what's going
on.
That's a good thing to be doing... fewer surprises that way... and
more flexibility when one does have to make unscheduled trips... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 07-05-18 00:08 <=-
Then it wouldn't take nearly the scare that Taco required... ;) Just getting her attention and reinforcing that it isn't appreciated behavior should do it... :)Spook's is a little scratch/touch of the tooth, "pay attention to me"...Taco used to really bite.... until Richard scared her out of one of
Genie has been known to chew a bit.:-)
her nine lives..
Not a tactic I could probably manage; Genie started out so timid
I'd be afraid of scaring her into hiding in the basement again.
She's gotten bolder recently - finally figured out that no one was
going to eat her. She may be getting the message now, or might never.
Rather handy... :)my mom found it first and cleaned it up.Or maybe it was a false alarm... ;)
Never has been yet. She yowls, finds a spot, turns in a circle,
and barfs. At least this cat tells me where and when.
Not the worst. Puking in my slippers in the closet was pretty bad;
that was a few cats ago, but memorable.
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 07-04-18 14:48 <=-
enough elderly in care giving situations that she knew what to
expect.
And probably had picked up at least some medical knowledge along
the way so she had a clue what the doctor was trying to say...
Probably so. We let her know Dad was in the hospital last fall;
she came up to see him (did his face ever light up when he saw
her!) one afternoon. Also saw her at the viewing/visitation when
Dad passed away.
She had enough time with them to really establish a
relationship... :)
About 10 years worth, maybe more, don't really remember when she
started working for them.
Definitely too late to tell at this point... and hard to really
pinpoint what might or might not have been helpful... and no way
to go back and change things now....
I know, and being far enough away from them that we couldn't cook
or help otherwise with food choices, means we just have to accept
what course happened. Still, can't help but speculate. Same with
my brother.
That's all one can do at this point, speculate... and probably
better not to be dwelt upon... :) And one can only do what is
indeed in their power to do... serenity, courage and wisdom... ;)
Hind sight is always 20/20, even if the picture never was.
Did you hear how Steve's dad's appointments went....?
AFAWK, they went OK. Probably should give his sister a call to
get details.
Probably a good idea... :)
He (Steve) appears to be OK with what news he's gotten. We do
keep in regular enough contact with everybody to keep aware of
what's going on.
That's a good thing to be doing... fewer surprises that way...
and more flexibility when one does have to make unscheduled
trips... ;)
The unscheduled trips are a bit easier now that we're not in school or anything like that. Just have to make sure, before we leave out, we
check the calendar for our appointments, etc and reschedule if needs
be.
For the long trip, we had enough planning time to schedule
appointments before or after certain dates but can't do that for unanticipated trips.
Probably so. We let her know Dad was in the hospital last fall;
she came up to see him (did his face ever light up when he saw
her!) one afternoon. Also saw her at the viewing/visitation when
Dad passed away.
She had enough time with them to really establish a
relationship... :)
About 10 years worth, maybe more, don't really remember when she
started working for them.
That's indeed long enough... A couple of MJ's aides were long-term
like that... she called one of them Ma.... and the other, I'm still getting
together with regularly for lunch... They can become family... :)
;)That's all one can do at this point, speculate... and probably
better not to be dwelt upon... :) And one can only do what is
indeed in their power to do... serenity, courage and wisdom...
Hind sight is always 20/20, even if the picture never was.
Or seems so.... :)
keep in regular enough contact with everybody to keep aware of
what's going on.
That's a good thing to be doing... fewer surprises that way...
and more flexibility when one does have to make unscheduled
trips... ;)
The unscheduled trips are a bit easier now that we're not in school or anything like that. Just have to make sure, before we leave out, we
check the calendar for our appointments, etc and reschedule if needs
be.
Yes that also gives more flexibility... :)
For the long trip, we had enough planning time to schedule
appointments before or after certain dates but can't do that for unanticipated trips.
When I know enough ahead of time (or suspect that it might happen) I
can work appointments around stuff too... and try to do so... and then there are the appointments that get made 6 months or more in advance,
and
things get scheduled on them.... sometimes one changes the appt,
sometimes one tries to move the other... ;) And sometimes it even works.... (G)
behaviorher nine lives..Then it wouldn't take nearly the scare that Taco required... ;) Just getting her attention and reinforcing that it isn't appreciated
Not a tactic I could probably manage; Genie started out so timid
I'd be afraid of scaring her into hiding in the basement again.
never.should do it... :)
She's gotten bolder recently - finally figured out that no one was going to eat her. She may be getting the message now, or might
I'd guess that she's probably figured out that you and mom are ok, even good-to-have/be-around people.... And probably wouldn't trust anyone
else still... or even ever... :)
Rather handy... :)my mom found it first and cleaned it up.Or maybe it was a false alarm... ;)
Never has been yet. She yowls, finds a spot, turns in a circle,
and barfs. At least this cat tells me where and when.
Not the worst. Puking in my slippers in the closet was pretty bad; that was a few cats ago, but memorable.
That would be... especially if you stepped in it in the dark.... Kill
The CAT!! ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 07-08-18 00:10 <=-
That would be... especially if you stepped in it in the dark.... KillRather handy... :)my mom found it first and cleaned it up.Or maybe it was a false alarm... ;)
Never has been yet. She yowls, finds a spot, turns in a circle,
and barfs. At least this cat tells me where and when.
Not the worst. Puking in my slippers in the closet was pretty bad; that was a few cats ago, but memorable.
The CAT!! ;)
It was pretty ick-making. The one that really did get me was when the
cat ucked up in my closet one time when I was in the hospital. This
was 16 years ago. It was moldy when I found it. (ewwww)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 07-06-18 15:37 <=-
She had enough time with them to really establish a
relationship... :)
About 10 years worth, maybe more, don't really remember when she
started working for them.
That's indeed long enough... A couple of MJ's aides were
long-term like that... she called one of them Ma.... and the
other, I'm still getting together with regularly for lunch...
They can become family... :)
Quite so. One of the things she did for both Mom and Dad, later just
Dad, was to fix lunch for them. She would bring her lunch and sit
down, just to make sure they ate something.
For the long trip, we had enough planning time to schedule
appointments before or after certain dates but can't do that
for unanticipated trips.
When I know enough ahead of time (or suspect that it might
happen) I can work appointments around stuff too... and try
to do so... and then there are the appointments that get made
6 months or more in advance, and things get scheduled on
them.... sometimes one changes the appt, sometimes one tries
to move the other... ;) And sometimes it even works.... (G)
If you've dealt with a doctor long enough, something can usually be
worked out. Had a call today about the injections/insurance since
we've changed the latter. She said they could be done earlier; I told
her we scheduled for the dates we did to work around travel.
Understood.
bad;and barfs. At least this cat tells me where and when.Rather handy... :)
Not the worst. Puking in my slippers in the closet was pretty
thethat was a few cats ago, but memorable.That would be... especially if you stepped in it in the dark.... Kill
The CAT!! ;)
It was pretty ick-making. The one that really did get me was when
cat ucked up in my closet one time when I was in the hospital. This was 16 years ago. It was moldy when I found it. (ewwww)
Indeed ewwww... ;0
other, I'm still getting together with regularly for lunch...
They can become family... :)
Quite so. One of the things she did for both Mom and Dad, later just
Dad, was to fix lunch for them. She would bring her lunch and sit
down, just to make sure they ate something.
An important thing to do... I'd do similar with my neighbor when she
was finding eating too much of a chore... if I sat with her and ate
along
with her, she'd have more reason to eat... :)
to do so... and then there are the appointments that get made
6 months or more in advance, and things get scheduled on
them.... sometimes one changes the appt, sometimes one tries
to move the other... ;) And sometimes it even works.... (G)
If you've dealt with a doctor long enough, something can usually be
worked out. Had a call today about the injections/insurance since
we've changed the latter. She said they could be done earlier; I told
her we scheduled for the dates we did to work around travel.
Understood.
Yup, that works... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 07-12-18 19:44 <=-
Quite so. One of the things she did for both Mom and Dad,
later just Dad, was to fix lunch for them. She would bring
her lunch and sit down, just to make sure they ate something.
An important thing to do... I'd do similar with my neighbor
when she was finding eating too much of a chore... if I sat
with her and ate along with her, she'd have more reason to
eat... :)
Cooking and eating for one on a long term basis gets old fast. I do it from time to time but glad I don't have to (now) do it for the unforseeable future.
to do so... and then there are the appointments that get made
6 months or more in advance, and things get scheduled on
them.... sometimes one changes the appt, sometimes one tries
to move the other... ;) And sometimes it even works.... (G)
If you've dealt with a doctor long enough, something can usually
be worked out. Had a call today about the injections/insurance
since we've changed the latter. She said they could be done
earlier; I told her we scheduled for the dates we did to work
around travel. Understood.
Yup, that works... :)
So I'll miss part of working the Expo next week to get the results
from today's testing. I should only miss about 3 hours tho.
with her and ate along with her, she'd have more reason to
eat... :)
Cooking and eating for one on a long term basis gets old fast. I do it from time to time but glad I don't have to (now) do it for the unforseeable future.
I'll be doing it during my family's camping... but that is short-term, with an end in sight... Not my favorite thing.... ;)
to do so... and then there are the appointments that get made
6 months or more in advance, and things get scheduled on
them.... sometimes one changes the appt, sometimes one tries
to move the other... ;) And sometimes it even works.... (G)
If you've dealt with a doctor long enough, something can usually
be worked out. Had a call today about the injections/insurance
since we've changed the latter. She said they could be done
earlier; I told her we scheduled for the dates we did to work
around travel. Understood.
Yup, that works... :)
So I'll miss part of working the Expo next week to get the results
from today's testing. I should only miss about 3 hours tho.
That's not too bad... at least you still will be there for a decent chunk... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 07-17-18 15:13 <=-
Cooking and eating for one on a long term basis gets old
fast. I do it from time to time but glad I don't have to
(now) do it for the unforseeable future.
I'll be doing it during my family's camping... but that is
short-term, with an end in sight... Not my favorite thing... ;)
No combining meals with other families?
So I'll miss part of working the Expo next week to get the
results from today's testing. I should only miss about 3
hours tho.
That's not too bad... at least you still will be there for
a decent chunk... :)
Yes, will probably pack a lunch on Thursday and Saturday. Doctor's
appt. is Friday morning so may get lunch out before going to work.
Cooking and eating for one on a long term basis gets old
fast. I do it from time to time but glad I don't have to
(now) do it for the unforseeable future.
I'll be doing it during my family's camping... but that is
short-term, with an end in sight... Not my favorite thing... ;)
No combining meals with other families?
We tried that maybe once or twice, early on.. with limited success, so haven't done it since... camp schedules are too relaxed to coordinate well... Which is not to say that there isn't a reasonable amount of mooching and/or sharing of meals... So far, I've had a pork chop
(could have had rice and beans with that), some Amish-made blackberry
pie and
red raspberry pie (thin slices) with milk, and a chicken thigh grilled over an open fire... just from being there when it was available...
other stuff was offered various times... ;)
When my parents were still alive, but starting to need more care, the sibling families would take a turn feeding them for a day of the
camping week... lunch and supper... spread the burden around, and also made sure they got to spend time with everyone... :)
So I'll miss part of working the Expo next week to get the
results from today's testing. I should only miss about 3
hours tho.
That's not too bad... at least you still will be there for
a decent chunk... :)
Yes, will probably pack a lunch on Thursday and Saturday. Doctor's
appt. is Friday morning so may get lunch out before going to work.
Hope it all works out ok... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 07-30-18 15:17 <=-
I'll be doing it during my family's camping... but that is
short-term, with an end in sight... Not my favorite thing... ;)
No combining meals with other families?
We tried that maybe once or twice, early on.. with limited
success, so haven't done it since... camp schedules are too
relaxed to coordinate well... Which is not to say that there
isn't a reasonable amount of mooching and/or sharing of
meals... So far, I've had a pork chop (could have had rice
and beans with that), some Amish-made blackberry pie and red
raspberry pie (thin slices) with milk, and a chicken thigh
grilled over an open fire... just from being there when it
was available... other stuff was offered various times... ;)
I see, sounds like you're doing well.
When my parents were still alive, but starting to need more
care, the sibling families would take a turn feeding them for
a day of the camping week... lunch and supper... spread the
burden around, and also made sure they got to spend time with
everyone... :)
Smart idea. Spread the fun of grandparents and grandkids together so
the former don't get too worn out with all of them at once.
So I'll miss part of working the Expo next week to get the
results from today's testing. I should only miss about 3
hours tho.
That's not too bad... at least you still will be there for
a decent chunk... :)
Yes, will probably pack a lunch on Thursday and Saturday. Doctor's
appt. is Friday morning so may get lunch out before going to work.
Appointment was cancelled as all tests were normal. Still bought my
lunch Friday, Steve and I went out Saturday night after the expo for supper.
Hope it all works out ok... :)
It did, it was fun, but tiring by the end of the 3rd day.
Had Sunday service, etc the next day and packed the camper that afternoon/evening. Took off on Monday.
success, so haven't done it since... camp schedules are too
relaxed to coordinate well... Which is not to say that there
isn't a reasonable amount of mooching and/or sharing of
meals... So far, I've had a pork chop (could have had rice
and beans with that), some Amish-made blackberry pie and red
raspberry pie (thin slices) with milk, and a chicken thigh
grilled over an open fire... just from being there when it
was available... other stuff was offered various times... ;)
I see, sounds like you're doing well.
Pretty well... ;) I had a few other shared things for the week... and made my solitary meals as well... The set-up of the cabin I was
renting wasn't as conducive to doing extensive cooking as others I've rented in the past, so my dinner-type meals were simplified more than
they might
otherwise have been... :) I'd mentally planned some less simple ones
ahead of time but scrapped most of that in favor of simple... ;) At
least I didn't run out of food or have to do any additional
shopping... brought home some as it was... :)
When my parents were still alive, but starting to need more
care, the sibling families would take a turn feeding them for
a day of the camping week... lunch and supper... spread the
burden around, and also made sure they got to spend time with
everyone... :)
Smart idea. Spread the fun of grandparents and grandkids together so
the former don't get too worn out with all of them at once.
That, too... :) And sitting down to a meal is a more controlled setting... :) We/they had the choice of coming to our campsites or
having the food taken to theirs... ;)
Doctor's RH>> appt. is Friday morning so may get lunch out beforeYes, will probably pack a lunch on Thursday and Saturday.
going to work.
Appointment was cancelled as all tests were normal. Still bought my
lunch Friday, Steve and I went out Saturday night after the expo for supper.
Good that all the tests were normal.... :)
Hope it all works out ok... :)
It did, it was fun, but tiring by the end of the 3rd day.
Just as well you weren't working the whole Expo, then... :)
Had Sunday service, etc the next day and packed the camper that afternoon/evening. Took off on Monday.
And off to VT... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 08-05-18 14:52 <=-
I see, sounds like you're doing well.
Pretty well... ;) I had a few other shared things for the
week... and made my solitary meals as well... The set-up of
the cabin I was renting wasn't as conducive to doing extensive
cooking as others I've rented in the past, so my dinner-type
meals were simplified more than they might otherwise have
been... :) I'd mentally planned some less simple ones ahead
of time but scrapped most of that in favor of simple... ;)
So next time you go to that particular state park, you'll remember and keep cooking to a very basic level.
At least I didn't run out of food or have to do any additional
shopping... brought home some as it was... :)
Saves having to go out and shop as soon as you get home. (G)
We're bringing home some sloppy joe mix and a small container of
meat sauce for pasta from VT; it'll save us a bit of cooking.
When my parents were still alive, but starting to need more
care, the sibling families would take a turn feeding them for
a day of the camping week... lunch and supper... spread the
burden around, and also made sure they got to spend time with
everyone... :)
Smart idea. Spread the fun of grandparents and grandkids together
so the former don't get too worn out with all of them at once.
That, too... :) And sitting down to a meal is a more controlled
setting... :) We/they had the choice of coming to our campsites
or having the food taken to theirs... ;)
Whichever worked best at the time the meal was ready.
Hope it all works out ok... :)
It did, it was fun, but tiring by the end of the 3rd day.
Just as well you weren't working the whole Expo, then... :)
Ends up, that I did, all but the pre show set up but did work the
clean up as well. Also got some shopping in. (G)
Had Sunday service, etc the next day and packed the camper that
afternoon/evening. Took off on Monday.
And off to VT... ;)
Now en route home. Next big trip probably the one to western NY.
meals were simplified more than they might otherwise have
been... :) I'd mentally planned some less simple ones ahead
of time but scrapped most of that in favor of simple... ;)
So next time you go to that particular state park, you'll remember and keep cooking to a very basic level.
Actually, when we camped at that state park two years ago, the cabin I
had that year was laid out much more nicely... with the table just
outside the kitchen door, so one could do prep easier....
At least I didn't run out of food or have to do any additional
shopping... brought home some as it was... :)
Saves having to go out and shop as soon as you get home. (G)
I still had to do the grocery shopping the day I got home... there
were coupons expiring that date that I wanted to use, and we needed to
get
something specific for the next day to bring to Edith's... And that
way, too, the next shopping trip could go back to the usual Friday of
the
coming week... ;)
We're bringing home some sloppy joe mix and a small container of
meat sauce for pasta from VT; it'll save us a bit of cooking.
That's handy... :) Two meals accounted for... :)
together RH>> so the former don't get too worn out with all of themWhen my parents were still alive, but starting to need more
care, the sibling families would take a turn feeding them for
a day of the camping week... lunch and supper... spread the
burden around, and also made sure they got to spend time with
everyone... :)
Smart idea. Spread the fun of grandparents and grandkids
at once.
controlled NB>> setting... :) We/they had the choice of coming toThat, too... :) And sitting down to a meal is a more
our campsites
or having the food taken to theirs... ;)
Whichever worked best at the time the meal was ready.
Sometimes it was a case of where it would be easier to fix the meal, too... ;) Especially for the siblings that were tenting instead of
being in a cabin or RV... ;)
Hope it all works out ok... :)
It did, it was fun, but tiring by the end of the 3rd day.
Just as well you weren't working the whole Expo, then... :)
Ends up, that I did, all but the pre show set up but did work the
clean up as well. Also got some shopping in. (G)
Well that all worked out nicely, then... :) Sounds like you enjoyed yourself, too... :)
Had Sunday service, etc the next day and packed the camper that
afternoon/evening. Took off on Monday.
And off to VT... ;)
Now en route home. Next big trip probably the one to western NY.
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 08-12-18 22:24 <=-
meals were simplified more than they might otherwise have
been... :) I'd mentally planned some less simple ones ahead
of time but scrapped most of that in favor of simple... ;)
So next time you go to that particular state park, you'll
remember and keep cooking to a very basic level.
Actually, when we camped at that state park two years ago, the
cabin I had that year was laid out much more nicely... with the
table just outside the kitchen door, so one could do prep easier.
Just the "luck of the draw" then on what sites were available?
We set up at Loft Mountain (on Skyline Drive) last week, didn't
even try to back the camper into the site but just stayed on the
asphalt parking strip. Ground was quite wet and we weren't
planning to unhitch so it made more sense to do that. Since we were
self contained we didn't need to use the picnic table, fire ring, etc.
At least I didn't run out of food or have to do any additional
shopping... brought home some as it was... :)
Saves having to go out and shop as soon as you get home. (G)
I still had to do the grocery shopping the day I got home...
there were coupons expiring that date that I wanted to use, and
we needed to get something specific for the next day to bring to
Edith's... And that way, too, the next shopping trip could go
back to the usual Friday of the coming week... ;)
I see, a madness to your method. (G)
We're bringing home some sloppy joe mix and a small container of
meat sauce for pasta from VT; it'll save us a bit of cooking.
That's handy... :) Two meals accounted for... :)
Had one of the sloppy joe meals on the way home but the rest is in the freezer here.
When my parents were still alive, but starting to need more
care, the sibling families would take a turn feeding them for
a day of the camping week... lunch and supper... spread the
burden around, and also made sure they got to spend time with
everyone... :)
Smart idea. Spread the fun of grandparents and grandkids
together so the former don't get too worn out with all of them
once.
That, too... :) And sitting down to a meal is a more
controlled setting... :) We/they had the choice of coming to
our campsites or having the food taken to theirs... ;)
Whichever worked best at the time the meal was ready.
Sometimes it was a case of where it would be easier to fix the
meal, too... ;) Especially for the siblings that were tenting
instead of being in a cabin or RV... ;)
All very sensible, and probably a good time for all.
Had Sunday service, etc the next day and packed the camper that
afternoon/evening. Took off on Monday.
And off to VT... ;)
Now en route home. Next big trip probably the one to western NY.
Recovery time will be about 3 weeks. Got the camper emptying out done,
now to work on re-stocking.
easier.Actually, when we camped at that state park two years ago, the
cabin I had that year was laid out much more nicely... with the
table just outside the kitchen door, so one could do prep
Just the "luck of the draw" then on what sites were available?
Somewhat... One is told what the cabin contains, but not a diagram as
to layout... and one has to reserve fairly early to get one's
choice... I
don't remember now if Cabin 3 (that I stayed in before) wasn't
available this year or not... Cabin 2 (that I was in this year) was a better
choice than 1 would have been since Cabin 1 is right across the path
from the washhouse, so is right next to traffic and subject to bright light all night... At least Cabin 1 shielded Cabin 2 from the light..
;) Cabins 1, 2 and 3 were the closest to where our tenters had sites.. If/when we go back there, we're looking at a different set of tent
sites that are close to cabins 4-7, and thinking of trying to reserve multiple cabins there along with the closeby tent sites... but I
haven't a clue
what their layouts might end up being, until I'm actually inside
them.... ;)
We set up at Loft Mountain (on Skyline Drive) last week, didn't
even try to back the camper into the site but just stayed on the
asphalt parking strip. Ground was quite wet and we weren't
planning to unhitch so it made more sense to do that. Since we were
self contained we didn't need to use the picnic table, fire ring, etc.
And you certainly didn't want to get stuck in the wet ground,
either...
At least I didn't run out of food or have to do any additional
shopping... brought home some as it was... :)
Saves having to go out and shop as soon as you get home. (G)
I still had to do the grocery shopping the day I got home...
there were coupons expiring that date that I wanted to use, and
we needed to get something specific for the next day to bring to
Edith's... And that way, too, the next shopping trip could go
back to the usual Friday of the coming week... ;)
I see, a madness to your method. (G)
Something like that... ;) I'd planned the shopping trip before I
left... it did mean, though, that I didn't need to buy so much for the next week when we did go... :)
We're bringing home some sloppy joe mix and a small container of
meat sauce for pasta from VT; it'll save us a bit of cooking.
That's handy... :) Two meals accounted for... :)
Had one of the sloppy joe meals on the way home but the rest is in the freezer here.
It'll be handy some night you need something quick... ;)
When my parents were still alive, but starting to need more
care, the sibling families would take a turn feeding them for
a day of the camping week... lunch and supper... spread the
burden around, and also made sure they got to spend time with
everyone... :)
Smart idea. Spread the fun of grandparents and grandkids
together so the former don't get too worn out with all of them
once.
That, too... :) And sitting down to a meal is a more
controlled setting... :) We/they had the choice of coming to
our campsites or having the food taken to theirs... ;)
Whichever worked best at the time the meal was ready.
Sometimes it was a case of where it would be easier to fix the
meal, too... ;) Especially for the siblings that were tenting
instead of being in a cabin or RV... ;)
All very sensible, and probably a good time for all.
Yup... and my parents got more variety in what they were served... :)
Had Sunday service, etc the next day and packed the camper that
afternoon/evening. Took off on Monday.
And off to VT... ;)
Now en route home. Next big trip probably the one to western NY.
Recovery time will be about 3 weeks. Got the camper emptying out done,
now to work on re-stocking.
Sounds like you are in good shape, then... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 08-16-18 14:56 <=-
Somewhat... One is told what the cabin contains, but not a diagram
as to layout... and one has to reserve fairly early to get one's
choice... [snip] Cabins 1, 2 and 3 were the closest to where our
tenters had sites... If/when we go back there, we're looking at a
different set of tent sites that are close to cabins 4-7, and
thinking of trying to reserve multiple cabins there along with the
closeby tent sites... but I haven't a clue what their layouts might
end up being, until I'm actually inside them.... ;)
Too bad you can't go on line or otherwise find out in advance how the sites are set up.
We were right across from the bathouse in West
Yellowstone but since it was mostly an RV park, the house wasn't used
that much. Our kitchen window faced it, bed area was on the street
side. We were basically only there to sleep & have breakfast, rest of
the time was touring the park so set up didn't bother us at all.
We set up at Loft Mountain (on Skyline Drive) last week, didn't
even try to back the camper into the site but just stayed on the
asphalt parking strip. Ground was quite wet and we weren't
planning to unhitch so it made more sense to do that. Since we were
self contained we didn't need to use the picnic table, fire ring, etc.
And you certainly didn't want to get stuck in the wet ground,
either...
No, altho we have 4 wheel drive on the truck, it would not have done
us good. Would have torn up the ground also, not a good thing in a national park.
I still had to do the grocery shopping the day I got home...
there were coupons expiring that date that I wanted to use, and
we needed to get something specific for the next day to bring to
Edith's... And that way, too, the next shopping trip could go
back to the usual Friday of the coming week... ;)
I see, a madness to your method. (G)
Something like that... ;) I'd planned the shopping trip before I
left... it did mean, though, that I didn't need to buy so much
for the next week when we did go... :)
A help, especially if you've been gone a while.
We're bringing home some sloppy joe mix and a small container of
meat sauce for pasta from VT; it'll save us a bit of cooking.
That's handy... :) Two meals accounted for... :)
Had one of the sloppy joe meals on the way home but the rest is
in the freezer here.
It'll be handy some night you need something quick... ;)
Had sloppy joes the other night for supper, just for something easy to do/keep me off my feet.
Smart idea. Spread the fun of grandparents and grandkids
together so the former don't get too worn out with all of them
once.
That, too... :) And sitting down to a meal is a more
controlled setting... :) We/they had the choice of coming to
our campsites or having the food taken to theirs... ;)
Whichever worked best at the time the meal was ready.
Sometimes it was a case of where it would be easier to fix the
meal, too... ;) Especially for the siblings that were tenting
instead of being in a cabin or RV... ;)
All very sensible, and probably a good time for all.
Yup... and my parents got more variety in what they were served... :)
Hopefully. I've heard of some groups, touring, (eg choirs) where the
host (church) each night feeds them supper. Often it's something like spaghetti--one director instructed his group to just smile and say
"thank you for the meal".
our NB>> tenters had sites... If/when we go back there, we're looking
at a NB>> different set of tent sites that are close to cabins 4-7,
and
the NB>> closeby tent sites... but I haven't a clue what theirthinking of trying to reserve multiple cabins there along with
layouts might NB>> end up being, until I'm actually inside them....
;)
Too bad you can't go on line or otherwise find out in advance how the sites are set up.
The first year we went, I did do it online, from my sister's
computer... I remember pictures of the cabins, possibly even floor
plans for the
rooms, but I don't remember any indoor pictures or furniture
layouts... they list what is in the cabin (ie, whether bunk beds or trundle beds,
and how many the cabin sleeps), but that still doesn't let you know
how things are set up...
We were right across from the bathouse in West
Yellowstone but since it was mostly an RV park, the house wasn't used
that much. Our kitchen window faced it, bed area was on the street
side. We were basically only there to sleep & have breakfast, rest of
the time was touring the park so set up didn't bother us at all.
Yup, I can see where yhou wouldn't really be in the camper quite
enough to let things bug you... ;) As long as you were able to sleep
ok,
anyway... ;)
were RH>> self contained we didn't need to use the picnic table, fire ring, etc. NB>> And you certainly didn't want to get stuck in the wet ground,We set up at Loft Mountain (on Skyline Drive) last week, didn't
even try to back the camper into the site but just stayed on the
asphalt parking strip. Ground was quite wet and we weren't
planning to unhitch so it made more sense to do that. Since we
either...
No, altho we have 4 wheel drive on the truck, it would not have done
us good. Would have torn up the ground also, not a good thing in a national park.
Exactly... ;)
to NB>>> Edith's... And that way, too, the next shopping trip couldI still had to do the grocery shopping the day I got home...
there were coupons expiring that date that I wanted to use, and
we needed to get something specific for the next day to bring
go
I NB>> left... it did mean, though, that I didn't need to buy so muchback to the usual Friday of the coming week... ;)
I see, a madness to your method. (G)
Something like that... ;) I'd planned the shopping trip before
for the next week when we did go... :)
A help, especially if you've been gone a while.
Yup... :)
of RH>>> meat sauce for pasta from VT; it'll save us a bit ofWe're bringing home some sloppy joe mix and a small container
cooking.
That's handy... :) Two meals accounted for... :)
Had one of the sloppy joe meals on the way home but the rest is
in the freezer here.
It'll be handy some night you need something quick... ;)
Had sloppy joes the other night for supper, just for something easy to do/keep me off my feet.
There you go... served its purpose well... :)
served... :)Whichever worked best at the time the meal was ready.
Sometimes it was a case of where it would be easier to fix the
meal, too... ;) Especially for the siblings that were tenting
instead of being in a cabin or RV... ;)
All very sensible, and probably a good time for all.
Yup... and my parents got more variety in what they were
Hopefully. I've heard of some groups, touring, (eg choirs) where the
host (church) each night feeds them supper. Often it's something like spaghetti--one director instructed his group to just smile and say
"thank you for the meal".
It isn't just great minds that think alike.... (G) When our church
has hosted choirs, they're more likely to serve something more likely different... some of the "cooks" have been part of touring choirs in
the past themselves... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 08-21-18 14:05 <=-
and thinking of trying to reserve multiple cabins there along
with the closeby tent sites... but I haven't a clue what their
layouts might end up being, until I'm actually inside them... ;)
Too bad you can't go on line or otherwise find out in advance how
the sites are set up.
The first year we went, I did do it online, from my sister's
computer... I remember pictures of the cabins, possibly even floor
plans for the rooms, but I don't remember any indoor pictures or
furniture layouts... they list what is in the cabin (ie, whether
bunk beds or trundle beds, and how many the cabin sleeps), but
that still doesn't let you know how things are set up...
Don't know what the reasoning may be but they might do better to have
a layout diagram on the web site. Might make the difference between
people deciding to book it or not.
We were right across from the bathouse in West Yellowstone but
since it was mostly an RV park, the house wasn't used that much.
Our kitchen window faced it, bed area was on the street side.
We were basically only there to sleep & have breakfast, rest of
the time was touring the park so set up didn't bother us at all.
Yup, I can see where yhou wouldn't really be in the camper quite
enough to let things bug you... ;) As long as you were able to
sleep ok, anyway... ;)
I have an app on my phone for various sound blocking noises; it
doesn't work for everything but will get nearby noises down to a reasonable level. It won't block train whistles but will muffle a conversation at a reasonable level.
We set up at Loft Mountain (on Skyline Drive) last week, didn't
even try to back the camper into the site but just stayed on the
asphalt parking strip. Ground was quite wet and we weren't
planning to unhitch so it made more sense to do that. Since we
were self contained we didn't need to use the picnic table, fire
ring, etc.
And you certainly didn't want to get stuck in the wet ground,
either...
No, altho we have 4 wheel drive on the truck, it would not have
done us good. Would have torn up the ground also, not a good
thing in a national park.
Exactly... ;)
Not the kind of guests we like to be, either.
I see, a madness to your method. (G)
Something like that... ;) I'd planned the shopping trip before
I left... it did mean, though, that I didn't need to buy so much
for the next week when we did go... :)
A help, especially if you've been gone a while.
Yup... :)
I used to have to hit up the store for orange juice, eggs and a few
other tide me overs until a regular trip could be done. Now, since I
shop on demand, the things needed right away will vary more.
That's handy... :) Two meals accounted for... :)
Had one of the sloppy joe meals on the way home but the rest is
in the freezer here.
It'll be handy some night you need something quick... ;)
Had sloppy joes the other night for supper, just for something
easy to do/keep me off my feet.
There you go... served its purpose well... :)
Yes, and I'm already semi planning the next round of meals. We'll have pork bbq on Wednesday, not sure about Thursday. Doing a stir fry
tonight so we may have leftovers from that.
Hopefully. I've heard of some groups, touring, (eg choirs) where
the host (church) each night feeds them supper. Often it's
something like spaghetti--one director instructed his group to
just smile and say "thank you for the meal".
It isn't just great minds that think alike.... (G) When our
church has hosted choirs, they're more likely to serve something
more likely different... some of the "cooks" have been part of
touring choirs in the past themselves... ;)
That's why I did the baked "ziti" this year in VT for the first night supper. I'd done spaghetti in the past, decided to go with something different this year. (G)
;) RH>> Too bad you can't go on line or otherwise find out in advance
how RH>> the sites are set up.
floor NB>> plans for the rooms, but I don't remember any indoorThe first year we went, I did do it online, from my sister's
computer... I remember pictures of the cabins, possibly even
pictures or
furniture layouts... they list what is in the cabin (ie, whether
bunk beds or trundle beds, and how many the cabin sleeps), but
that still doesn't let you know how things are set up...
Don't know what the reasoning may be but they might do better to have
a layout diagram on the web site. Might make the difference between
people deciding to book it or not.
I doubt they are too worried about that... the state parks seem to
have plenty of customers anyway....
We were right across from the bathouse in West Yellowstone but
since it was mostly an RV park, the house wasn't used that much.
Our kitchen window faced it, bed area was on the street side.
We were basically only there to sleep & have breakfast, rest of
the time was touring the park so set up didn't bother us at all.
Yup, I can see where yhou wouldn't really be in the camper quite
enough to let things bug you... ;) As long as you were able to
sleep ok, anyway... ;)
I have an app on my phone for various sound blocking noises; it
doesn't work for everything but will get nearby noises down to a reasonable level. It won't block train whistles but will muffle a conversation at a reasonable level.
So as long as nobody was setting off fireworks, you'd be able to
sleep, pretty much... ;)
the RH>>> asphalt parking strip. Ground was quite wet and we weren'tWe set up at Loft Mountain (on Skyline Drive) last week, didn't
even try to back the camper into the site but just stayed on
fire RH>>> ring, etc.planning to unhitch so it made more sense to do that. Since we
were self contained we didn't need to use the picnic table,
And you certainly didn't want to get stuck in the wet ground,
either...
No, altho we have 4 wheel drive on the truck, it would not have
done us good. Would have torn up the ground also, not a good
thing in a national park.
Exactly... ;)
Not the kind of guests we like to be, either.
Indeed. :)
much NB>>> for the next week when we did go... :)I see, a madness to your method. (G)
Something like that... ;) I'd planned the shopping trip before
I left... it did mean, though, that I didn't need to buy so
A help, especially if you've been gone a while.
Yup... :)
I used to have to hit up the store for orange juice, eggs and a few
other tide me overs until a regular trip could be done. Now, since I
shop on demand, the things needed right away will vary more.
Very rarely will we have to stop by the store between regular weekly
trips any more... I'd just as soon not shop on demand...
That's handy... :) Two meals accounted for... :)
Had one of the sloppy joe meals on the way home but the rest is
in the freezer here.
It'll be handy some night you need something quick... ;)
Had sloppy joes the other night for supper, just for something
easy to do/keep me off my feet.
There you go... served its purpose well... :)
Yes, and I'm already semi planning the next round of meals. We'll have pork bbq on Wednesday, not sure about Thursday. Doing a stir fry
tonight so we may have leftovers from that.
Less need to run out to the store to get stuff when you should be off
your feet... :)
Hopefully. I've heard of some groups, touring, (eg choirs) where
the host (church) each night feeds them supper. Often it's
something like spaghetti--one director instructed his group to
just smile and say "thank you for the meal".
It isn't just great minds that think alike.... (G) When our
church has hosted choirs, they're more likely to serve something
more likely different... some of the "cooks" have been part of
touring choirs in the past themselves... ;)
That's why I did the baked "ziti" this year in VT for the first night supper. I'd done spaghetti in the past, decided to go with something different this year. (G)
Similar, but not the same... and still quick and easy enough... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 08-26-18 19:48 <=-
The first year we went, I did do it online, from my sister's
computer... I remember pictures of the cabins, maybe even floor
plans for the rooms, but I don't remember any indoor pictures
or furniture layouts... they list what is in the cabin (whether
bunk beds or trundle beds, and how many the cabin sleeps, eg),
but that still doesn't let you know how things are set up...
Don't know what the reasoning may be but they might do better
to have a layout diagram on the web site. Might make the
difference between people deciding to book it or not.
I doubt they are too worried about that... the state parks seem to
have plenty of customers anyway....
Seem to, anyways. They close down early tho.
Last year Steve tried
getting reservations at a couple near Oneonta for early November,
found they'd closed in mid October. I can see why as the cost of winterising for the return is probably high.
We were right across from the bathouse in West Yellowstone but
since it was mostly an RV park, the house wasn't used that much.
Our kitchen window faced it, bed area was on the street side.
We were basically only there to sleep & have breakfast, rest of
the time was touring the park so set up didn't bother us at all.
Yup, I can see where you wouldn't really be in the camper quite
enough to let things bug you... ;) As long as you were able to
sleep ok, anyway... ;)
I have an app on my phone for various sound blocking noises; it
doesn't work for everything but will get nearby noises down to a
reasonable level. It won't block train whistles but will muffle a
conversation at a reasonable level.
So as long as nobody was setting off fireworks, you'd be able to
sleep, pretty much... ;)
Basically, as long as they're not shouting at their pals across the street.
We set up at Loft Mountain (on Skyline Drive) last week, didn't
even try to back the camper into the site but just stayed on
the asphalt parking strip. Ground was quite wet and we weren't
planning to unhitch so it made more sense to do that. Since we
were self contained we didn't need to use the picnic table,
fire ring, etc.
And you certainly didn't want to get stuck in the wet ground,
either...
No, altho we have 4 wheel drive on the truck, it would not have
done us good. Would have torn up the ground also, not a good
thing in a national park.
Exactly... ;)
Not the kind of guests we like to be, either.
Indeed. :)
Had to make sure all the food was in bear proof protection too, don't
want to be the guest that has other (uninvited) guests in for meals.
I used to have to hit up the store for orange juice, eggs and a
few other tide me overs until a regular trip could be done. Now,
since I shop on demand, the things needed right away will vary more.
Very rarely will we have to stop by the store between regular weekly
trips any more... I'd just as soon not shop on demand...
Right now it seems to work if we have basics stocked up.
Had sloppy joes the other night for supper, just for something
easy to do/keep me off my feet.
There you go... served its purpose well... :)
Yes, and I'm already semi planning the next round of meals. We'll
have pork bbq on Wednesday, not sure about Thursday. Doing a stir
fry tonight so we may have leftovers from that.
Less need to run out to the store to get stuff when you should be
off your feet... :)
My point exactly. This week I'll put a small roast beef into the crock
pot and let it cook all day with pepper, onion and mushrooms, maybe a tomato sauce.
That's why I did the baked "ziti" this year in VT for the first night
supper. I'd done spaghetti in the past, decided to go with something
different this year. (G)
Similar, but not the same... and still quick and easy enough... :)
Quite so. Made 2 pans, one for the Wednesday pot luck, one for the
team. The Wed. night one didn't get used up quite as fast so at the end
of service, I told one guy (who raved over the lasagne) to take them
both home. I think it made his day. (G)
to NB>> have plenty of customers anyway....Don't know what the reasoning may be but they might do better
to have a layout diagram on the web site. Might make the
difference between people deciding to book it or not.
I doubt they are too worried about that... the state parks seem
Seem to, anyways. They close down early tho.
Probably depends on the state park, and how well equipped they are... Selkirk Shores is open all year, from what the brochure seemed to
say... including things like snowmobiling nearby as activities...
Last year Steve tried
getting reservations at a couple near Oneonta for early November,
found they'd closed in mid October. I can see why as the cost of winterising for the return is probably high.
Were they state parks or private RV/camping areas....?
all. NB>>> Yup, I can see where you wouldn't really be in the camper quite
a RH>> conversation at a reasonable level.enough to let things bug you... ;) As long as you were able to
sleep ok, anyway... ;)
I have an app on my phone for various sound blocking noises; it
doesn't work for everything but will get nearby noises down to a
reasonable level. It won't block train whistles but will muffle
So as long as nobody was setting off fireworks, you'd be able to
sleep, pretty much... ;)
Basically, as long as they're not shouting at their pals across the street.
That, either... ;)
fire ring, etc.
And you certainly didn't want to get stuck in the wet ground,
either...
No, altho we have 4 wheel drive on the truck, it would not have
done us good. Would have torn up the ground also, not a good
thing in a national park.
Exactly... ;)
Not the kind of guests we like to be, either.
Indeed. :)
Had to make sure all the food was in bear proof protection too, don't
want to be the guest that has other (uninvited) guests in for meals.
Skyline Drive has a bear problem, then...?
more. NB>> Very rarely will we have to stop by the store betweenI used to have to hit up the store for orange juice, eggs and a
few other tide me overs until a regular trip could be done. Now,
since I shop on demand, the things needed right away will vary
regular weekly NB>> trips any more... I'd just as soon not shop on demand...
Right now it seems to work if we have basics stocked up.
We each have our standard practices... ;)
a stir RH>> fry tonight so we may have leftovers from that.
be NB>> off your feet... :)Less need to run out to the store to get stuff when you should
My point exactly. This week I'll put a small roast beef into the crock
pot and let it cook all day with pepper, onion and mushrooms, maybe a tomato sauce.
And that will go for a couple of meals...?
:)That's why I did the baked "ziti" this year in VT for the first night RH>> supper. I'd done spaghetti in the past, decided to go with something RH>> different this year. (G)
Similar, but not the same... and still quick and easy enough...
Quite so. Made 2 pans, one for the Wednesday pot luck, one for the
team. The Wed. night one didn't get used up quite as fast so at the end
of service, I told one guy (who raved over the lasagne) to take them
both home. I think it made his day. (G)
And left you with fewer leftovers to deal with.... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 08-30-18 13:46 <=-
Last year Steve tried getting reservations at a couple near
Oneonta for early November, found they'd closed in mid October.
I can see why as the cost of winterising for the return is
probably high.
Were they state parks or private RV/camping areas....?
Gilbert Lake State Park and another one in the greater Oneonta
vicinity were both closed.
Susquehanna Trail, a private campground was open because the
ground hadn't frozen yet and they were working on installing pipes
to make it a year round camp ground. That was the best option for
us as we'd stayed there before (it was very close to where Dad was)
so we knew what was available. They also gave a military discount.
Yup, I can see where you wouldn't really be in the camper quite
enough to let things bug you... ;) As long as you were able to
sleep ok, anyway... ;)
I have an app on my phone for various sound blocking noises; it
doesn't work for everything but will get nearby noises down to a
reasonable level. It won't block train whistles but will muffle
a conversation at a reasonable level.
So as long as nobody was setting off fireworks, you'd be able to
sleep, pretty much... ;)
Basically, as long as they're not shouting at their pals across
the street.
That, either... ;)
Since we weren't there on a holiday week end, things were relatively quiet. Don't know if I wanted to be there on a holiday week end
anyway. (G)
And you certainly didn't want to get stuck in the wet ground,
either...
No, altho we have 4 wheel drive on the truck, it would not have
done us good. Would have torn up the ground also, not a good
thing in a national park.
Exactly... ;)
Not the kind of guests we like to be, either.
Indeed. :)
Had to make sure all the food was in bear proof protection too,
don't want to be the guest that has other (uninvited) guests in
for meals.
Skyline Drive has a bear problem, then...?
Quite so, altho we only saw deer. Saw on last night's news that a UPS driver in western NC left a note for a customer that her package was
in her mail box. She said that UPS usually leaves it on the front porch but the reason stated on the note for leaving it elsewhere--"Bear in Driveway". Smart driver. (G)
Very rarely will we have to stop by the store between
regular weekly trips any more... I'd just as soon not shop on
demand...
Right now it seems to work if we have basics stocked up.
We each have our standard practices... ;)
Yes, and ours has changed over the years as our life has changed.
My point exactly. This week I'll put a small roast beef into
the crock pot and let it cook all day with pepper, onion and
mushrooms, maybe a tomato sauce.
And that will go for a couple of meals...?
Had the first meal, no tomato sauce (but a couple of fresh ones cut
up) or mushrooms last night. Tonight I'll shred the beef, make gravy
and serve it over rice.
Made 2 pans, one for the Wednesday pot luck, one for the team.
The Wed. night one didn't get used up quite as fast so at the
end of service, I told one guy (who raved over the lasagne) to
take them both home. I think it made his day. (G)
And left you with fewer leftovers to deal with.... :)
That was the intention because the next night was a cook out, and the
team left Friday afternoon. We gave the Calif House hostess some
broccoli and something else; the mission church pastor got some eggs
and milk to clean out the fridge from our team's meals. Had to clean it out to make room for the next team coming in the day after we left.
Last year Steve tried getting reservations at a couple near
Oneonta for early November, found they'd closed in mid October.
I can see why as the cost of winterising for the return is
probably high.
Were they state parks or private RV/camping areas....?
Gilbert Lake State Park and another one in the greater Oneonta
vicinity were both closed.
Ah... We were at Gilbert Lake the first year I made it to a picnic...
I went there from Janis's, had to leave just as the durian was being opened, but did get my taste.... ;)
Susquehanna Trail, a private campground was open because the
ground hadn't frozen yet and they were working on installing pipes
to make it a year round camp ground. That was the best option for
us as we'd stayed there before (it was very close to where Dad was)
so we knew what was available. They also gave a military discount.
Another good reason to patronize them.... ;)
quite NB>>>> enough to let things bug you... ;) As long as you wereYup, I can see where you wouldn't really be in the camper
able to NB>>>> sleep ok, anyway... ;)
a RH>>> reasonable level. It won't block train whistles but willI have an app on my phone for various sound blocking noises; it
doesn't work for everything but will get nearby noises down to
muffle
to NB>>> sleep, pretty much... ;)a conversation at a reasonable level.
So as long as nobody was setting off fireworks, you'd be able
Basically, as long as they're not shouting at their pals across
the street.
That, either... ;)
Since we weren't there on a holiday week end, things were relatively quiet. Don't know if I wanted to be there on a holiday week end
anyway. (G)
Good point.. :)
Not the kind of guests we like to be, either.
Indeed. :)
Had to make sure all the food was in bear proof protection too,
don't want to be the guest that has other (uninvited) guests in
for meals.
Skyline Drive has a bear problem, then...?
Quite so, altho we only saw deer. Saw on last night's news that a UPS driver in western NC left a note for a customer that her package was
in her mail box. She said that UPS usually leaves it on the front porch but the reason stated on the note for leaving it elsewhere--"Bear in Driveway". Smart driver. (G)
Where'd he leave the note...? but, indeed, a smart driver, to not
tangle with a bear... ;)
Very rarely will we have to stop by the store between
regular weekly trips any more... I'd just as soon not shop on
demand...
Right now it seems to work if we have basics stocked up.
We each have our standard practices... ;)
Yes, and ours has changed over the years as our life has changed.
I guess ours has changed some, but not all that much, except for the
exact things we are buying at the store now... :)
My point exactly. This week I'll put a small roast beef into
the crock pot and let it cook all day with pepper, onion and
mushrooms, maybe a tomato sauce.
And that will go for a couple of meals...?
Had the first meal, no tomato sauce (but a couple of fresh ones cut
up) or mushrooms last night. Tonight I'll shred the beef, make gravy
and serve it over rice.
At least two meals, then... ;)
Made 2 pans, one for the Wednesday pot luck, one for the team.
The Wed. night one didn't get used up quite as fast so at the
end of service, I told one guy (who raved over the lasagne) to
take them both home. I think it made his day. (G)
And left you with fewer leftovers to deal with.... :)
That was the intention because the next night was a cook out, and the
team left Friday afternoon. We gave the Calif House hostess some
broccoli and something else; the mission church pastor got some eggs
and milk to clean out the fridge from our team's meals. Had to clean it out to make room for the next team coming in the day after we left.
And saved you having to lug too much home with you... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 09-02-18 20:11 <=-
Last year Steve tried getting reservations at a couple near
Oneonta for early November, found they'd closed in mid October.
I can see why as the cost of winterising for the return is
probably high.
Were they state parks or private RV/camping areas....?
Gilbert Lake State Park and another one in the greater Oneonta
vicinity were both closed.
Ah... We were at Gilbert Lake the first year I made it to a
picnic... I went there from Janis's, had to leave just as the
durian was being opened, but did get my taste.... ;)
The church I grew up in used to have a yearly picnic there. Nice
because it was an all day event--swimming and other activities in
addition to the food. (G)
Susquehanna Trail, a private campground was open because the
ground hadn't frozen yet and they were working on installing pipes
to make it a year round camp ground. That was the best option for
us as we'd stayed there before (it was very close to where Dad was)
so we knew what was available. They also gave a military discount.
Another good reason to patronize them.... ;)
Very good reason, overall. Deborah sent a text earlier with a picture
of her NG unit in formation at the airport in Phoenix at the send off
of John McCain's body--IDed where she was standing. Since it was a rear shot, we'd have never picked her out otherwise. (G)
So as long as nobody was setting off fireworks, you'd be able
to sleep, pretty much... ;)
Basically, as long as they're not shouting at their pals across
the street.
That, either... ;)
Since we weren't there on a holiday week end, things were
relatively quiet. Don't know if I wanted to be there on a holiday
week end anyway. (G)
Good point.. :)
At this time of year they're getting ready to wind up the season
anyway. The park stays open year round (don't know about the RV park)
but not nearly as busy as in the summer.
Very rarely will we have to stop by the store between
regular weekly trips any more... I'd just as soon not shop on
demand...
Right now it seems to work if we have basics stocked up.
We each have our standard practices... ;)
Yes, and ours has changed over the years as our life has changed.
I guess ours has changed some, but not all that much, except for
the exact things we are buying at the store now... :)
Change so gradual you don't realise it until looking back over the
years.
My point exactly. This week I'll put a small roast beef into
the crock pot and let it cook all day with pepper, onion and
mushrooms, maybe a tomato sauce.
And that will go for a couple of meals...?
Had the first meal, no tomato sauce (but a couple of fresh ones
cut up) or mushrooms last night. Tonight I'll shred the beef, make
gravy and serve it over rice.
At least two meals, then... ;)
Left over beef & gravy on bread made a good lunch for Steve yesterday.
I finished the Chinese take out from Friday night.
And left you with fewer leftovers to deal with.... :)
That was the intention because the next night was a cook out, and
the team left Friday afternoon. We gave the Calif House hostess
some broccoli and something else; the mission church pastor got
some eggs and milk to clean out the fridge from our team's meals.
Had to clean it out to make room for the next team coming in the
day after we left.
And saved you having to lug too much home with you... :)
We didn't have the fridge or cooler space for it.
Were they state parks or private RV/camping areas....?
Gilbert Lake State Park and another one in the greater Oneonta
vicinity were both closed.
Ah... We were at Gilbert Lake the first year I made it to a
picnic... I went there from Janis's, had to leave just as the
durian was being opened, but did get my taste.... ;)
The church I grew up in used to have a yearly picnic there. Nice
because it was an all day event--swimming and other activities in
addition to the food. (G)
Yeah... I guess it would be within a reasonable range, especially for
an all day affair... :)
pipes RH>> to make it a year round camp ground. That was the bestSusquehanna Trail, a private campground was open because the
ground hadn't frozen yet and they were working on installing
option for RH>> us as we'd stayed there before (it was very close to where Dad was) RH>> so we knew what was available. They also gave a military discount. NB>> Another good reason to patronize them.... ;)
Very good reason, overall. Deborah sent a text earlier with a picture
of her NG unit in formation at the airport in Phoenix at the send off
of John McCain's body--IDed where she was standing. Since it was a rear shot, we'd have never picked her out otherwise. (G)
I guess not... ;) They do look pretty much all the same, especially
from the rear... ;)
holiday RH>> week end anyway. (G)Since we weren't there on a holiday week end, things were
relatively quiet. Don't know if I wanted to be there on a
Good point.. :)
At this time of year they're getting ready to wind up the season
anyway. The park stays open year round (don't know about the RV park)
but not nearly as busy as in the summer.
Summer being prime tourist season... :)
changed. NB>> I guess ours has changed some, but not all that much, except forWe each have our standard practices... ;)
Yes, and ours has changed over the years as our life has
the exact things we are buying at the store now... :)
Change so gradual you don't realise it until looking back over the
years.
Pretty much... ;)
make RH>> gravy and serve it over rice.My point exactly. This week I'll put a small roast beef into
the crock pot and let it cook all day with pepper, onion and
mushrooms, maybe a tomato sauce.
And that will go for a couple of meals...?
Had the first meal, no tomato sauce (but a couple of fresh ones
cut up) or mushrooms last night. Tonight I'll shred the beef,
At least two meals, then... ;)
Left over beef & gravy on bread made a good lunch for Steve yesterday.
I finished the Chinese take out from Friday night.
That worked... :)
and RH>> the team left Friday afternoon. We gave the Calif HouseAnd left you with fewer leftovers to deal with.... :)
That was the intention because the next night was a cook out,
hostess
meals. RH>> Had to clean it out to make room for the next team comingsome broccoli and something else; the mission church pastor got
some eggs and milk to clean out the fridge from our team's
in the
day after we left.
And saved you having to lug too much home with you... :)
We didn't have the fridge or cooler space for it.
Good enough reason to leave it behind... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 09-18-18 11:54 <=-
Gilbert Lake State Park and another one in the greater Oneonta
vicinity were both closed.
Ah... We were at Gilbert Lake the first year I made it to a
picnic... I went there from Janis's, had to leave just as the
durian was being opened, but did get my taste.... ;)
The church I grew up in used to have a yearly picnic there. Nice
because it was an all day event--swimming and other activities in
addition to the food. (G)
Yeah... I guess it would be within a reasonable range, especially
for an all day affair... :)
A little over an hour away, drive time.
Susquehanna Trail, a private campground was open because the
ground hadn't frozen yet and they were working on installing
pipes to make it a year round camp ground. That was the best
option for us as we'd stayed there before (it was very close to
where Dad was) so we knew what was available. They also gave a
military discount.
Another good reason to patronize them.... ;)
Very good reason, overall. Deborah sent a text earlier with a
picture of her NG unit in formation at the airport in Phoenix at the
send off of John McCain's body--IDed where she was standing. Since
it was a rear shot, we'd have never picked her out otherwise. (G)
I guess not... ;) They do look pretty much all the same, especially
from the rear... ;)
And the front, from a distance. (G)
Since we weren't there on a holiday week end, things were
relatively quiet. Don't know if I wanted to be there on a
holiday week end anyway. (G)
Good point.. :)
At this time of year they're getting ready to wind up the season
anyway. The park stays open year round (don't know about the RV
park) but not nearly as busy as in the summer.
Summer being prime tourist season... :)
Hopefully the bbq place that opened up in June has had a good summer.
If we ever get back to Y'stone, I wouldn't mind another meal at that place.
We each have our standard practices... ;)
Yes, and ours has changed over the years as our life has
changed.
I guess ours has changed some, but not all that much, except
for the exact things we are buying at the store now... :)
Change so gradual you don't realise it until looking back over
the years.
Pretty much... ;)
Until you visit your kid(s) and find they're buying brands they grew
up with. (G)
My point exactly. This week I'll put a small roast beef into
the crock pot and let it cook all day with pepper, onion and
mushrooms, maybe a tomato sauce.
And that will go for a couple of meals...?
Had the first meal, no tomato sauce (but a couple of fresh ones
cut up) or mushrooms last night. Tonight I'll shred the beef,
make gravy and serve it over rice.
At least two meals, then... ;)
Left over beef & gravy on bread made a good lunch for Steve
yesterday. I finished the Chinese take out from Friday night.
That worked... :)
And tasted good the 2nd time around too.
And left you with fewer leftovers to deal with.... :)
That was the intention because the next night was a cook out,
and the team left Friday afternoon. We gave the Calif House
hostess some broccoli and something else; the mission church
pastor got some eggs and milk to clean out the fridge from
our team's meals. Had to clean it out to make room for the next
team coming in the day after we left.
And saved you having to lug too much home with you... :)
We didn't have the fridge or cooler space for it.
Good enough reason to leave it behind... ;)
That's what I've done before. Very few left overs this time as
compared to the first time we went up. The young ladies that did most
of the shopping that year over bought quite a bit. After that, we took over the shopping and had less left over.
in RH>> addition to the food. (G)Ah... We were at Gilbert Lake the first year I made it to a
picnic... I went there from Janis's, had to leave just as the
durian was being opened, but did get my taste.... ;)
The church I grew up in used to have a yearly picnic there. Nice
because it was an all day event--swimming and other activities
especially NB>> for an all day affair... :)Yeah... I guess it would be within a reasonable range,
A little over an hour away, drive time.
That's not too bad... :)
the RH>> send off of John McCain's body--IDed where she was standing. Since RH>> it was a rear shot, we'd have never picked her outmilitary discount.
Another good reason to patronize them.... ;)
Very good reason, overall. Deborah sent a text earlier with a
picture of her NG unit in formation at the airport in Phoenix at
otherwise. (G) NB>> I guess not... ;) They do look pretty much all
the same, especially NB>> from the rear... ;)
And the front, from a distance. (G)
I suppose so... :)
Since we weren't there on a holiday week end, things were
relatively quiet. Don't know if I wanted to be there on a
holiday week end anyway. (G)
Good point.. :)
At this time of year they're getting ready to wind up the season
anyway. The park stays open year round (don't know about the RV
park) but not nearly as busy as in the summer.
Summer being prime tourist season... :)
Hopefully the bbq place that opened up in June has had a good summer.
If we ever get back to Y'stone, I wouldn't mind another meal at that place.
Yes, that did sound pretty good... :)
We each have our standard practices... ;)
Yes, and ours has changed over the years as our life has
changed.
I guess ours has changed some, but not all that much, except
for the exact things we are buying at the store now... :)
Change so gradual you don't realise it until looking back over
the years.
Pretty much... ;)
Until you visit your kid(s) and find they're buying brands they grew
up with. (G)
That hasn't happened so much here... believe it or not, he's been even more adventurous than we've been... if he's still buying brands that
he grew up with, we probably are too... ;)
cut up) or mushrooms last night. Tonight I'll shred the beef,
make gravy and serve it over rice.
At least two meals, then... ;)
Left over beef & gravy on bread made a good lunch for Steve
yesterday. I finished the Chinese take out from Friday night.
That worked... :)
And tasted good the 2nd time around too.
A nice bonus.... :)
our team's meals. Had to clean it out to make room for the next
team coming in the day after we left.
And saved you having to lug too much home with you... :)
We didn't have the fridge or cooler space for it.
Good enough reason to leave it behind... ;)
That's what I've done before. Very few left overs this time as
compared to the first time we went up. The young ladies that did most
of the shopping that year over bought quite a bit. After that, we took over the shopping and had less left over.
You had a better idea of what you'd need... and now the history to
judge amounts better...
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 09-23-18 17:42 <=-
Ah... We were at Gilbert Lake the first year I made it to a
picnic... I went there from Janis's, had to leave just as the
durian was being opened, but did get my taste.... ;)
The church I grew up in used to have a yearly picnic there. Nice
because it was an all day event--swimming and other activities
in addition to the food. (G)
Yeah... I guess it would be within a reasonable range,
especially for an all day affair... :)
A little over an hour away, drive time.
That's not too bad... :)
No, so it made a nice day trip for all who went. The church didn't do
it every year but I do recall one time in my early teens going.
military discount.
Another good reason to patronize them.... ;)
Very good reason, overall. Deborah sent a text earlier with a
picture of her NG unit in formation at the airport in Phoenix at
the send off of John McCain's body--IDed where she was standing.
Since it was a rear shot, we'd have never picked her out
otherwise. (G)
I guess not... ;) They do look pretty much all the same,
especially from the rear... ;)
And the front, from a distance. (G)
I suppose so... :)
Very much so, actually.
Since we weren't there on a holiday week end, things were
relatively quiet. Don't know if I wanted to be there on a
holiday week end anyway. (G)
Good point.. :)
At this time of year they're getting ready to wind up the season
anyway. The park stays open year round (don't know about the RV
park) but not nearly as busy as in the summer.
Summer being prime tourist season... :)
Hopefully the bbq place that opened up in June has had a good
summer. If we ever get back to Y'stone, I wouldn't mind another
meal at that place.
Yes, that did sound pretty good... :)
Since they do have a base restaurant in Idaho not too far from the
park (maybe an hour's drive), I don't think they'll be hurting. Saw
their smoker unit out back; it looks like they're big in the area.
Change so gradual you don't realise it until looking back over
the years.
Pretty much... ;)
Until you visit your kid(s) and find they're buying brands
they grew up with. (G)
That hasn't happened so much here... believe it or not, he's
been even more adventurous than we've been... if he's still
buying brands that he grew up with, we probably are too... ;)
We've changed some brands over the years, dropped some items totally, added others. Nothing wrong with the things we used to buy, just that
we found something that better fit the current needs. Had to give up orange juice when I was diagnosed diabetic so stopped buying the concentrate (never did buy the "fresh squeezed"), don't think either
girl buys it now.
I'll have to do some shopping this week, may pick up another roast
beef to sub divide and cook several ways. If I make some up as beef
stew, I can freeze portions of that for future easy do meals. (G)
our team's meals. Had to clean it out to make room for the next
team coming in the day after we left.
And saved you having to lug too much home with you... :)
We didn't have the fridge or cooler space for it.
Good enough reason to leave it behind... ;)
That's what I've done before. Very few left overs this time as
compared to the first time we went up. The young ladies that did
most of the shopping that year over bought quite a bit. After
that, we took over the shopping and had less left over.
You had a better idea of what you'd need... and now the history
to judge amounts better...
Definatly! We're debating about next summer now. It's an intense week
so we try to get up to a nearby state park for a few days before and
take the return trip at a slower pace than the rest of the team. Don't know, we will make a decision in a few months.
Nice RH>>> because it was an all day event--swimming and otherThe church I grew up in used to have a yearly picnic there.
activities
in addition to the food. (G)
Yeah... I guess it would be within a reasonable range,
especially for an all day affair... :)
A little over an hour away, drive time.
That's not too bad... :)
No, so it made a nice day trip for all who went. The church didn't do
it every year but I do recall one time in my early teens going.
Sounds like you have good memories of it... :)
at RH>>> the send off of John McCain's body--IDed where she wasmilitary discount.
Another good reason to patronize them.... ;)
Very good reason, overall. Deborah sent a text earlier with a
picture of her NG unit in formation at the airport in Phoenix
standing. RH>>> Since it was a rear shot, we'd have never picked her
out
otherwise. (G)
I guess not... ;) They do look pretty much all the same,
especially from the rear... ;)
And the front, from a distance. (G)
I suppose so... :)
Very much so, actually.
Just a sea of uniforms... :)
park) but not nearly as busy as in the summer.
Summer being prime tourist season... :)
Hopefully the bbq place that opened up in June has had a good
summer. If we ever get back to Y'stone, I wouldn't mind another
meal at that place.
Yes, that did sound pretty good... :)
Since they do have a base restaurant in Idaho not too far from the
park (maybe an hour's drive), I don't think they'll be hurting. Saw
their smoker unit out back; it looks like they're big in the area.
If they have a regional reputation for good bbq, they should do just fine... :)
Change so gradual you don't realise it until looking back over
the years.
Pretty much... ;)
Until you visit your kid(s) and find they're buying brands
they grew up with. (G)
That hasn't happened so much here... believe it or not, he's
been even more adventurous than we've been... if he's still
buying brands that he grew up with, we probably are too... ;)
We've changed some brands over the years, dropped some items totally, added others. Nothing wrong with the things we used to buy, just that
we found something that better fit the current needs. Had to give up orange juice when I was diagnosed diabetic so stopped buying the concentrate (never did buy the "fresh squeezed"), don't think either
girl buys it now.
Sometimes one just can't get the brands one used to be able to get...
And we've switched over a lot to Wegmans brands for a lot of things...
if we moved someplace there was no Wegmans, we'd have to do a lot of changing... ;)
I'll have to do some shopping this week, may pick up another roast
beef to sub divide and cook several ways. If I make some up as beef
stew, I can freeze portions of that for future easy do meals. (G)
That sounds like good planning... :)
next RH>>>> team coming in the day after we left.our team's meals. Had to clean it out to make room for the
And saved you having to lug too much home with you... :)
We didn't have the fridge or cooler space for it.
Good enough reason to leave it behind... ;)
That's what I've done before. Very few left overs this time as
compared to the first time we went up. The young ladies that did
most of the shopping that year over bought quite a bit. After
that, we took over the shopping and had less left over.
You had a better idea of what you'd need... and now the history
to judge amounts better...
Definatly! We're debating about next summer now. It's an intense week
so we try to get up to a nearby state park for a few days before and
take the return trip at a slower pace than the rest of the team. Don't know, we will make a decision in a few months.
Do you have to decide before Christmas...? Seems to me that shortly
after that you should have a good idea about how your stamina might be
by the summer, and how other family things might need to be part of
the decision or not....
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 09-26-18 22:20 <=-
Deborah sent a text earlier with a picture of her NG unit in
formation at the airport in Phoenix at the send off of John
McCain's body--IDed where she was standing. Since it was a rear
shot, we'd have never picked her out otherwise. (G)
I guess not... ;) They do look pretty much all the same,
especially from the rear... ;)
And the front, from a distance. (G)
I suppose so... :)
Very much so, actually.
Just a sea of uniforms... :)
Very much so. Speaking of, got a text shot of her 2 boys in their Cub Scout uniforms. Also one of Logan with a gap (2 missing teeth) in his smile. (G)
park) but not nearly as busy as in the summer.
Summer being prime tourist season... :)
Hopefully the bbq place that opened up in June has had a good
summer. If we ever get back to Y'stone, I wouldn't mind another
meal at that place.
Yes, that did sound pretty good... :)
Since they do have a base restaurant in Idaho not too far from
the park (maybe an hour's drive), I don't think they'll be
hurting. Saw their smoker unit out back; it looks like they're
big in the area.
If they have a regional reputation for good bbq, they should do
just fine... :)
That's what I'm hoping for them; they had some good food. Good sized servings too.
We've changed some brands over the years, dropped some items
totally, added others. Nothing wrong with the things we used to
buy, just that we found something that better fit the current
needs. Had to give up orange juice when I was diagnosed diabetic
so stopped buying the concentrate (never did buy the "fresh
squeezed"), don't think either girl buys it now.
Sometimes one just can't get the brands one used to be able to
get... And we've switched over a lot to Wegmans brands for a lot
of things... if we moved someplace there was no Wegmans, we'd
have to do a lot of changing... ;)
I understand; we were 8 years in AZ.
I'll have to do some shopping this week, may pick up another
roast beef to sub divide and cook several ways. If I make some
up as beef stew, I can freeze portions of that for future easy
do meals. (G)
That sounds like good planning... :)
At this point, I'm going to wait until next week. Quilt retreat is
going to take up the better part of the next 3 days; when I get out
from that every night, I won't want to shop.
On my feet a bit too long today cutting, then pressing binding
for another big quilt so know I won't do that again any time soon.
After that, we took over the shopping and had less left over.
You had a better idea of what you'd need... and now the history
to judge amounts better...
Definatly! We're debating about next summer now. It's an intense
week so we try to get up to a nearby state park for a few days
before and take the return trip at a slower pace than the rest
of the team. Don't know, we will make a decision in a few months.
Do you have to decide before Christmas...? Seems to me that
shortly after that you should have a good idea about how your
stamina might be by the summer, and how other family things might
need to be part of the decision or not....
IIRC, the first call goies out in early November for anyone
interested. First deposit is due then (all non refundable, but transferrable), second and final one is due in early February.
It's fun but intense time on my feet. We'll see what the family
situation is in November before deciding.
Just a sea of uniforms... :)
Very much so. Speaking of, got a text shot of her 2 boys in their Cub Scout uniforms. Also one of Logan with a gap (2 missing teeth) in his smile. (G)
Cute. :)
Since they do have a base restaurant in Idaho not too far from
the park (maybe an hour's drive), I don't think they'll be
hurting. Saw their smoker unit out back; it looks like they're
big in the area.
If they have a regional reputation for good bbq, they should do
just fine... :)
That's what I'm hoping for them; they had some good food. Good sized servings too.
Yup, they should do well... :)
We've changed some brands over the years, dropped some items
totally, added others. Nothing wrong with the things we used to
buy, just that we found something that better fit the current
needs. Had to give up orange juice when I was diagnosed diabetic
so stopped buying the concentrate (never did buy the "fresh
squeezed"), don't think either girl buys it now.
Sometimes one just can't get the brands one used to be able to
get... And we've switched over a lot to Wegmans brands for a lot
of things... if we moved someplace there was no Wegmans, we'd
have to do a lot of changing... ;)
I understand; we were 8 years in AZ.
Yup, and one does get used to the available brands... :)
I'll have to do some shopping this week, may pick up another
roast beef to sub divide and cook several ways. If I make some
up as beef stew, I can freeze portions of that for future easy
do meals. (G)
That sounds like good planning... :)
At this point, I'm going to wait until next week. Quilt retreat is
going to take up the better part of the next 3 days; when I get out
from that every night, I won't want to shop.
Totally understood... a totally different focus for you, too... :)
On my feet a bit too long today cutting, then pressing binding
for another big quilt so know I won't do that again any time soon.
I trust you were wearing one of your braces... :)
months. NB>> Do you have to decide before Christmas...? Seems to meAfter that, we took over the shopping and had less left over.
You had a better idea of what you'd need... and now the history
to judge amounts better...
Definatly! We're debating about next summer now. It's an intense
week so we try to get up to a nearby state park for a few days
before and take the return trip at a slower pace than the rest
of the team. Don't know, we will make a decision in a few
that
might NB>> need to be part of the decision or not....shortly after that you should have a good idea about how your
stamina might be by the summer, and how other family things
IIRC, the first call goes out in early November for anyone
interested. First deposit is due then (all non refundable, but transferrable), second and final one is due in early February.
So a little sooner... can you wait until February to decide, or do
they need everyone that's planning to come in November to do their planning...?
It's fun but intense time on my feet. We'll see what the family
situation is in November before deciding.
I suppose you'll know what sort of surgery schedule you might be
having by November, too.... After having the knee replacement and
getting
through the rehab, you might be better on your feet, too...
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 09-29-18 18:07 <=-
Just a sea of uniforms... :)
Very much so. Speaking of, got a text shot of her 2 boys in
their Cub Scout uniforms. Also one of Logan with a gap (2 missing
teeth) in his smile. (G)
Cute. :)
Very much so! His Aunt Rachel kept her mouth shut for her first grade school picture when her 2 front teeth were missing. We couldn't afford
to take too many pictures ourselves so was anticipating getting that
one, showing her with the missing teeth. Oh, well.
We've changed some brands over the years, dropped some items
totally, added others. Nothing wrong with the things we used to
buy, just that we found something that better fit the current
needs. Had to give up orange juice when I was diagnosed diabetic
so stopped buying the concentrate (never did buy the "fresh
squeezed"), don't think either girl buys it now.
Sometimes one just can't get the brands one used to be able to
get... And we've switched over a lot to Wegmans brands for a lot
of things... if we moved someplace there was no Wegmans, we'd
have to do a lot of changing... ;)
I understand; we were 8 years in AZ.
Yup, and one does get used to the available brands... :)
Yes, but I definately changed some brands when I got married. There
were some that Mom and Dad used all of their marriage that, IMO, should have been changed out but.................
I'll have to do some shopping this week, may pick up another
roast beef to sub divide and cook several ways. If I make some
up as beef stew, I can freeze portions of that for future easy
do meals. (G)
That sounds like good planning... :)
At this point, I'm going to wait until next week. Quilt retreat
is going to take up the better part of the next 3 days; when I
get out from that every night, I won't want to shop.
Totally understood... a totally different focus for you, too... :)
Got that! Steve picked up some things at the market today; I got some veggies (green beans, tomatoes, peppers--bell and jalapeno) but we
still need to get some meat.
On my feet a bit too long today cutting, then pressing binding
for another big quilt so know I won't do that again any time soon.
I trust you were wearing one of your braces... :)
No, just figured I'd not be on my feet that long. OOPS
After that, we took over the shopping and had less left over.
You had a better idea of what you'd need... and now the history
to judge amounts better...
Definatly! We're debating about next summer now. It's an intense
week so we try to get up to a nearby state park for a few days
before and take the return trip at a slower pace than the rest
of the team. Don't know, we will make a decision in a few
months.
Do you have to decide before Christmas...? Seems to me that
shortly after that you should have a good idea about how your
stamina might be by the summer, and how other family things
might need to be part of the decision or not....
IIRC, the first call goes out in early November for anyone
interested. First deposit is due then (all non refundable, but
transferrable), second and final one is due in early February.
So a little sooner... can you wait until February to decide, or do
they need everyone that's planning to come in November to do their
planning...?
Fall is just a "who's interested?" call; paying a deposit in spring
will reserve your spot.
It's fun but intense time on my feet. We'll see what the family
situation is in November before deciding.
I suppose you'll know what sort of surgery schedule you might
be having by November, too.... After having the knee replacement
and getting through the rehab, you might be better on your
feet, too...
I'd not go next year if I have the replacement, just to give it enough time to rehab properly.
missing RH>> teeth) in his smile. (G)Very much so. Speaking of, got a text shot of her 2 boys in
their Cub Scout uniforms. Also one of Logan with a gap (2
Cute. :)
Very much so! His Aunt Rachel kept her mouth shut for her first grade school picture when her 2 front teeth were missing. We couldn't afford
to take too many pictures ourselves so was anticipating getting that
one, showing her with the missing teeth. Oh, well.
Yup, oh, well... :) Guess she didn't think it quite so cute as you did... ;)
lot NB>>> of things... if we moved someplace there was no Wegmans,get... And we've switched over a lot to Wegmans brands for a
we'd
have to do a lot of changing... ;)
I understand; we were 8 years in AZ.
Yup, and one does get used to the available brands... :)
Yes, but I definately changed some brands when I got married. There
were some that Mom and Dad used all of their marriage that, IMO, should have been changed out but.................
I did also change some brands... and some foods... like real butter,
real milk.... ;)
:)That sounds like good planning... :)
At this point, I'm going to wait until next week. Quilt retreat
is going to take up the better part of the next 3 days; when I
get out from that every night, I won't want to shop.
Totally understood... a totally different focus for you, too...
Got that! Steve picked up some things at the market today; I got some veggies (green beans, tomatoes, peppers--bell and jalapeno) but we
still need to get some meat.
That has to be bought at the store...?
soon. NB>> I trust you were wearing one of your braces... :)On my feet a bit too long today cutting, then pressing binding
for another big quilt so know I won't do that again any time
No, just figured I'd not be on my feet that long. OOPS
Until your knee is much better, it's probably better to put it on even
for short times, just in case it ends up being longer than you
think...
do NB>> they need everyone that's planning to come in November to do their NB>> planning...?IIRC, the first call goes out in early November for anyone
interested. First deposit is due then (all non refundable, but
transferrable), second and final one is due in early February.
So a little sooner... can you wait until February to decide, or
Fall is just a "who's interested?" call; paying a deposit in spring
will reserve your spot.
Oh, ok... you indicated above that you needed to put down the first deposit in November when the first call... much better that you can indicate interest in the fall, and then make the final decision after
you know your parameters better... :)
It's fun but intense time on my feet. We'll see what the family
situation is in November before deciding.
I suppose you'll know what sort of surgery schedule you might
be having by November, too.... After having the knee replacement
and getting through the rehab, you might be better on your
feet, too...
I'd not go next year if I have the replacement, just to give it enough time to rehab properly.
Maybe the ortho doctor will tell you that you'll be rehabbed sooner,
so in time... but it is probably better to not take the chance... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 10-05-18 20:34 <=-
Very much so. Speaking of, got a text shot of her 2 boys in
their Cub Scout uniforms. Also one of Logan with a gap (2
missing teeth) in his smile. (G)
Cute. :)
Very much so! His Aunt Rachel kept her mouth shut for her first
grade school picture when her 2 front teeth were missing. We
couldn't afford to take too many pictures ourselves so was
anticipating getting that one, showing her with the missing
teeth. Oh, well.
Yup, oh, well... :) Guess she didn't think it quite so cute
as you did... ;)
Probably not, but it would have been nice to have had that picture.
get... And we've switched over a lot to Wegmans brands for a
lot of things... if we moved someplace there was no Wegmans,
we'd have to do a lot of changing... ;)
I understand; we were 8 years in AZ.
Yup, and one does get used to the available brands... :)
Yes, but I definately changed some brands when I got married.
There were some that Mom and Dad used all of their marriage that,
IMO, should have been changed out but.................
I did also change some brands... and some foods... like real
butter, real milk.... ;)
We dropped all non butter stuff a while ago, started making my own
soft butter (mix 3 sticks butter with one cup olive oil). Do keep
powdered milk on hand for baking but drinking milk is usually almond
for Steve. I don't drink milk, get it in yogurt, cheese, etc.
Got that! Steve picked up some things at the market today; I got
some veggies (green beans, tomatoes, peppers--bell and jalapeno)
but we still need to get some meat.
That has to be bought at the store...?
Yes, there are a couple of meat vendors there but I can't pick and
choose like I do at the supermarket.
On my feet a bit too long today cutting, then pressing binding
for another big quilt so know I won't do that again any time
soon.
I trust you were wearing one of your braces... :)
No, just figured I'd not be on my feet that long. OOPS
Until your knee is much better, it's probably better to put it
on even for short times, just in case it ends up being longer
than you think...
Starting to do so now. Have found the hard way that it doesn't pay to
not wear it.
IIRC, the first call goes out in early November for anyone
interested. First deposit is due then (all non refundable, but
transferrable), second and final one is due in early February.
So a little sooner... can you wait until February to decide, or
do they need everyone that's planning to come in November to do
their planning...?
Fall is just a "who's interested?" call; paying a deposit in spring
will reserve your spot.
Oh, ok... you indicated above that you needed to put down the first
deposit in November when the first call... much better that you can
indicate interest in the fall, and then make the final decision
after you know your parameters better... :)
Sorry, brain fog. As of now, we're thinking of taking a pass on VT for next summer.
It's fun but intense time on my feet. We'll see what the family
situation is in November before deciding.
I suppose you'll know what sort of surgery schedule you might
be having by November, too.... After having the knee replacement
and getting through the rehab, you might be better on your
feet, too...
I'd not go next year if I have the replacement, just to give it
enough time to rehab properly.
Maybe the ortho doctor will tell you that you'll be rehabbed
sooner, so in time... but it is probably better to not take the
chance... :)
Knowing the schedule for the week's work up there, I think it would be better not to plan on it for next summer. We'll miss the maple
creemees but...................
Very much so! His Aunt Rachel kept her mouth shut for her first
grade school picture when her 2 front teeth were missing. We
couldn't afford to take too many pictures ourselves so was
anticipating getting that one, showing her with the missing
teeth. Oh, well.
Yup, oh, well... :) Guess she didn't think it quite so cute
as you did... ;)
Probably not, but it would have been nice to have had that picture.
True. :)
that, RH>> IMO, should have been changed out but.................Yup, and one does get used to the available brands... :)
Yes, but I definately changed some brands when I got married.
There were some that Mom and Dad used all of their marriage
I did also change some brands... and some foods... like real
butter, real milk.... ;)
We dropped all non butter stuff a while ago, started making my own
soft butter (mix 3 sticks butter with one cup olive oil). Do keep
powdered milk on hand for baking but drinking milk is usually almond
for Steve. I don't drink milk, get it in yogurt, cheese, etc.
We did the change when I was off on my own... and haven't shifted much since then....
Got that! Steve picked up some things at the market today; I got
some veggies (green beans, tomatoes, peppers--bell and jalapeno)
but we still need to get some meat.
That has to be bought at the store...?
Yes, there are a couple of meat vendors there but I can't pick and
choose like I do at the supermarket.
Ah...
No, just figured I'd not be on my feet that long. OOPS
Until your knee is much better, it's probably better to put it
on even for short times, just in case it ends up being longer
than you think...
Starting to do so now. Have found the hard way that it doesn't pay to
not wear it.
Indeed. :)
Maybe the ortho doctor will tell you that you'll be rehabbed
sooner, so in time... but it is probably better to not take the
chance... :)
Knowing the schedule for the week's work up there, I think it would be better not to plan on it for next summer. We'll miss the maple
creemees but...................
There'll probably be a next time all the same... :) And the team
will value your services all the more for your having to sit out a
year... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 10-11-18 15:31 <=-
Very much so! His Aunt Rachel kept her mouth shut for her first
grade school picture when her 2 front teeth were missing. We
couldn't afford to take too many pictures ourselves so was
anticipating getting that one, showing her with the missing
teeth. Oh, well.
Yup, oh, well... :) Guess she didn't think it quite so cute
as you did... ;)
Probably not, but it would have been nice to have had that picture.
True. :)
Too late now.
Yup, and one does get used to the available brands... :)
Yes, but I definately changed some brands when I got married.
There were some that Mom and Dad used all of their marriage
that, IMO, should have been changed out but..............
I did also change some brands... and some foods... like real
butter, real milk.... ;)
We dropped all non butter stuff a while ago, started making my
own soft butter (mix 3 sticks butter with one cup olive oil).
Do keep powdered milk on hand for baking but drinking milk is
usually almond for Steve. I don't drink milk, get it in yogurt,
cheese, etc.
We did the change when I was off on my own... and haven't shifted
much since then....
We're done different things over the years, depending on where we were living, what was available, etc. Got raw milk from a farmer for some
years so I was able to make my own butter, etc.
Got that! Steve picked up some things at the market today; I got
some veggies (green beans, tomatoes, peppers--bell and jalapeno)
but we still need to get some meat.
That has to be bought at the store...?
Yes, there are a couple of meat vendors there but I can't pick
and choose like I do at the supermarket.
Ah...
Sigh!
No, just figured I'd not be on my feet that long. OOPS
Until your knee is much better, it's probably better to put it
on even for short times, just in case it ends up being longer
than you think...
Starting to do so now. Have found the hard way that it doesn't
pay to not wear it.
Indeed. :)
Trying to do better here but didn't wear it while cutting up the
peppers and onions for the chili, did for cutting up the meat.
Maybe the ortho doctor will tell you that you'll be rehabbed
sooner, so in time... but it is probably better to not take the
chance... :)
Knowing the schedule for the week's work up there, I think it
would be better not to plan on it for next summer. We'll miss
the maple creemees but...................
There'll probably be a next time all the same... :) And the
team will value your services all the more for your having to
sit out a year... :)
May skip 2 years--Steve wants to drive to Alaska (with the camper, of course).
picture. NB>> True. :)Yup, oh, well... :) Guess she didn't think it quite so cute
as you did... ;)
Probably not, but it would have been nice to have had that
Too late now.
Yup.
shifted NB>> much since then....We dropped all non butter stuff a while ago, started making my
own soft butter (mix 3 sticks butter with one cup olive oil).
Do keep powdered milk on hand for baking but drinking milk is
usually almond for Steve. I don't drink milk, get it in yogurt,
cheese, etc.
We did the change when I was off on my own... and haven't
We're done different things over the years, depending on where we were living, what was available, etc. Got raw milk from a farmer for some
years so I was able to make my own butter, etc.
We used to get raw milk from Skip when we were up to the pond and
staying for a couple of weeks... we'd skim the heaviest cream off the
top and have it on things like fruit... and still have plenty left to
mix in the milk... ;)
got RH>>> some veggies (green beans, tomatoes, peppers--bell and jalapeno) RH>>> but we still need to get some meat.Got that! Steve picked up some things at the market today; I
That has to be bought at the store...?
Yes, there are a couple of meat vendors there but I can't pick
and choose like I do at the supermarket.
Ah...
Sigh!
Guess one has to decide which is most important... if the quality of
the meat at the meat vendors is way better than the supermarket, it doesn't hurt to have less choice in the matter... if it's about the
same, it's
probably better to go where you have more choice... ;)
No, just figured I'd not be on my feet that long. OOPS
Until your knee is much better, it's probably better to put it
on even for short times, just in case it ends up being longer
than you think...
Starting to do so now. Have found the hard way that it doesn't
pay to not wear it.
Indeed. :)
Trying to do better here but didn't wear it while cutting up the
peppers and onions for the chili, did for cutting up the meat.
I imagine you were already starting to feel it by the time you
finished cutting the peppers and onions...
Maybe the ortho doctor will tell you that you'll be rehabbed
sooner, so in time... but it is probably better to not take the
chance... :)
Knowing the schedule for the week's work up there, I think it
would be better not to plan on it for next summer. We'll miss
the maple creemees but...................
There'll probably be a next time all the same... :) And the
team will value your services all the more for your having to
sit out a year... :)
May skip 2 years--Steve wants to drive to Alaska (with the camper, of course).
You wouldn't be doing that next year instead of helping out at VT...?
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 10-14-18 13:26 <=-
Yup, oh, well... :) Guess she didn't think it quite so
cute as you did... ;)
Probably not, but it would have been nice to have had that
picture.
True. :)
Too late now.
Yup.
Sigh! Hopefully her kids didn't do that to her.
We dropped all non butter stuff a while ago, started making my
own soft butter (mix 3 sticks butter with one cup olive oil).
Do keep powdered milk on hand for baking but drinking milk is
usually almond for Steve. I don't drink milk, get it in yogurt,
cheese, etc.
We did the change when I was off on my own... and haven't
shifted much since then....
We're done different things over the years, depending on where
we were living, what was available, etc. Got raw milk from a
farmer for some years so I was able to make my own butter, etc.
We used to get raw milk from Skip when we were up to the pond
and staying for a couple of weeks... we'd skim the heaviest
cream off the top and have it on things like fruit... and still
have plenty left to mix in the milk... ;)
Then too, the pond was not your year round home.
We were still in NC, pre Army days, living on next to nothing
so anything we could do to save money was done. We were (and
still technically are,) members of a natural foods co-op so I
did some of the bookkeeping to reduce the cost for us a bit.
Got that! Steve picked up some things at the market today; I
got some veggies (green beans, tomatoes, peppers--bell and
jalapeno) but we still need to get some meat.
That has to be bought at the store...?
Yes, there are a couple of meat vendors there but I can't pick
and choose like I do at the supermarket.
Ah...
Sigh!
Guess one has to decide which is most important... if the
quality of the meat at the meat vendors is way better than
the supermarket, it doesn't hurt to have less choice in the
matter... if it's about the same, it's probably better to go
where you have more choice... ;)
It's probably as good, or a bit better (some of it's naturally raised)
but not being able to pick and choose is a down side.
No, just figured I'd not be on my feet that long. OOPS
Until your knee is much better, it's probably better to put it
on even for short times, just in case it ends up being longer
than you think...
Starting to do so now. Have found the hard way that it doesn't
pay to not wear it.
Indeed. :)
Trying to do better here but didn't wear it while cutting up the
peppers and onions for the chili, did for cutting up the meat.
I imagine you were already starting to feel it by the time you
finished cutting the peppers and onions...
Yes, a couple each of poblanos, serranos, bananas and bell peppers
plus a couple of onions did take some time. But, it made for a good
chili.
Knowing the schedule for the week's work up there, I think it
would be better not to plan on it for next summer. We'll miss
the maple creemees but...................
There'll probably be a next time all the same... :) And the
team will value your services all the more for your having to
sit out a year... :)
May skip 2 years--Steve wants to drive to Alaska (with the
camper, of course).
You wouldn't be doing that next year instead of helping out at
VT...?
No, if the knee is done in the next 6 months or so, I'd be rehabbing
it instead of going to VT next summer. The Alaska trip would be summer
of 2020.
Sigh! Hopefully her kids didn't do that to her.
She probably didn't rely on the school picture to get the cute
pictures... ;) anymore than her sister did... ;)
We're done different things over the years, depending on where
we were living, what was available, etc. Got raw milk from a
farmer for some years so I was able to make my own butter, etc.
We used to get raw milk from Skip when we were up to the pond
and staying for a couple of weeks... we'd skim the heaviest
cream off the top and have it on things like fruit... and still
have plenty left to mix in the milk... ;)
Then too, the pond was not your year round home.
No, it wasn't... and we weren't lucky enough to find a similar
arangement locally.... certainly enjoyed it when up to camp, though...
We were still in NC, pre Army days, living on next to nothing
so anything we could do to save money was done. We were (and
still technically are,) members of a natural foods co-op so I
did some of the bookkeeping to reduce the cost for us a bit.
That was a good tradeoff... How far away from you now is the co-op...?
Yes, there are a couple of meat vendors there but I can't pick
and choose like I do at the supermarket.
Ah...
Sigh!
Guess one has to decide which is most important... if the
quality of the meat at the meat vendors is way better than
the supermarket, it doesn't hurt to have less choice in the
matter... if it's about the same, it's probably better to go
where you have more choice... ;)
It's probably as good, or a bit better (some of it's naturally raised)
but not being able to pick and choose is a down side.
They don't have it on display....? and you just ask for, say, two
strip steaks....? Can't you ask to see it before they wrap it up...?
Trying to do better here but didn't wear it while cutting up the
peppers and onions for the chili, did for cutting up the meat.
I imagine you were already starting to feel it by the time you
finished cutting the peppers and onions...
Yes, a couple each of poblanos, serranos, bananas and bell peppers
plus a couple of onions did take some time. But, it made for a good
chili.
Does sound like it should have made a good chili, indeed... :) But I think you should have put on the brace before you did that part,
too..... :)
Knowing the schedule for the week's work up there, I think it
would be better not to plan on it for next summer. We'll miss
the maple creemees but...................
There'll probably be a next time all the same... :) And the
team will value your services all the more for your having to
sit out a year... :)
May skip 2 years--Steve wants to drive to Alaska (with the
camper, of course).
You wouldn't be doing that next year instead of helping out at
VT...?
No, if the knee is done in the next 6 months or so, I'd be rehabbing
it instead of going to VT next summer. The Alaska trip would be summer
of 2020.
Ah... that would put you out for 2 years.... By then, they'll probably
be clamoring for your return to the cooking... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 10-20-18 18:06 <=-
Sigh! Hopefully her kids didn't do that to her.
She probably didn't rely on the school picture to get the cute
pictures... ;) anymore than her sister did... ;)
Don't know, there may be some on their phone cameras that we've not
seen of kids with a gap in their teeth.
We're done different things over the years, depending on where
we were living, what was available, etc. Got raw milk from a
farmer for some years so I was able to make my own butter, etc.
We used to get raw milk from Skip when we were up to the pond
and staying for a couple of weeks... we'd skim the heaviest
cream off the top and have it on things like fruit... and still
have plenty left to mix in the milk... ;)
Then too, the pond was not your year round home.
No, it wasn't... and we weren't lucky enough to find a similar
arangement locally.... certainly enjoyed it when up to camp,
though...
The away from home treat to be looked forward to whenever you went to
the camp. (G)
We were still in NC, pre Army days, living on next to nothing
so anything we could do to save money was done. We were (and
still technically are,) members of a natural foods co-op so I
did some of the bookkeeping to reduce the cost for us a bit.
That was a good tradeoff... How far away from you now is the
co-op...?
If it's still going, it's down on the coast, about 2 1/2-3 hour's
drive from here. Don't know if it is still around or if it folded after
we moved on.
Yes, there are a couple of meat vendors there but I can't pick
and choose like I do at the supermarket.
Guess one has to decide which is most important... if the
quality of the meat at the meat vendors is way better than
the supermarket, it doesn't hurt to have less choice in the
matter... if it's about the same, it's probably better to go
where you have more choice... ;)
It's probably as good, or a bit better (some of it's naturally
raised) but not being able to pick and choose is a down side.
They don't have it on display....? and you just ask for, say,
two strip steaks....? Can't you ask to see it before they wrap
it up...?
It's all pre wrapped, frozen. You ask for whatever, they will bring it
out and ask if it's OK. If so, it's rung up, if not, you decline.
We got some beets, habenero peppers, purple long beans, turnips,
sweet and red potatoes today at the market. Also got a couple of
savory empanadas and cinnamon rolls. Had to restock the kitchen. (G)
Trying to do better here but didn't wear it while cutting up the
peppers and onions for the chili, did for cutting up the meat.
I imagine you were already starting to feel it by the time you
finished cutting the peppers and onions...
Yes, a couple each of poblanos, serranos, bananas and bell
peppers plus a couple of onions did take some time. But, it made
for a good chili.
Does sound like it should have made a good chili, indeed... :)
But I think you should have put on the brace before you did that
part, too..... :)
I know, I was better today. Wore it to the market and then for the
next couple of hours while making a double & half batch of broccoli
salad for tomorrow's church picnic.
Knowing the schedule for the week's work up there, I think it
would be better not to plan on it for next summer. We'll miss
the maple creemees but...................
There'll probably be a next time all the same... :) And the
team will value your services all the more for your having to
sit out a year... :)
May skip 2 years--Steve wants to drive to Alaska (with the
camper, of course).
You wouldn't be doing that next year instead of helping out at
VT...?
No, if the knee is done in the next 6 months or so, I'd be
rehabbing it instead of going to VT next summer. The Alaska trip
would be summer of 2020.
Ah... that would put you out for 2 years.... By then, they'll
probably be clamoring for your return to the cooking... ;)
Probably so, guess I'll have to give the recipe to whoever will be cooking.
The fall informational "see who's interested" meeting is on
the 28th; I'm pretty sure we will not attend.
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 10-24-18 22:18 <=-
pictures... ;) anymore than her sister did... ;)
Don't know, there may be some on their phone cameras that
we've not seen of kids with a gap in their teeth.
Probably are.... or already transfered to some more permanent
location... ;)
Possibly. Got a text picture of Sarah with a mouthful of braces
tonight.
have plenty left to mix in the milk... ;)
Then too, the pond was not your year round home.
No, it wasn't... and we weren't lucky enough to find a similar
arangement locally.... certainly enjoyed it when up to camp,
though...
The away from home treat to be looked forward to whenever you
went to the camp. (G)
Yup... pretty much... ;)
Which we never had, but we had other treats like spaghetti eis in
Germany. (G)
We were still in NC, pre Army days, living on next to nothing
so anything we could do to save money was done. We were (and
still technically are,) members of a natural foods co-op so I
did some of the bookkeeping to reduce the cost for us a bit.
That was a good tradeoff... How far away from you now is the
co-op...?
If it's still going, it's down on the coast, about 2 1/2-3
hour's drive from here. Don't know if it is still around or if
it folded after we moved on.
Probably too far away to even want to check to see if they're
still going... let alone try to become active there again... I
thought I remembered that where you were before was a little
ways anyway from where you are now in WF...
But one of these days we're going to go down to the coast and load a cooler from the local fish market. Maybe next spring/summer.
They don't have it on display....? and you just ask for, say,
two strip steaks....? Can't you ask to see it before they wrap
it up...?
It's all pre wrapped, frozen. You ask for whatever, they will
bring it out and ask if it's OK. If so, it's rung up, if not,
you decline.
Ah... Have you actually tried any of it yet...? If it's really
good, not having the choice might not be that much of a drawback....
Tried some from one vendor but he's not there any more--passed away
over the summer. Got some goat from another one but it's currently in
the freezer.
Does sound like it should have made a good chili, indeed... :)
But I think you should have put on the brace before you did that
part, too..... :)
I know, I was better today. Wore it to the market and then for the
next couple of hours while making a double & half batch of broccoli
salad for tomorrow's church picnic.
Much better.... And did it all disappear as usual....? ;)
All but a few sunflower seeds, less onion and bacon, no broccoli at
all. Maybe a couple of tablespoons full of stuff, if that much.
Ah... that would put you out for 2 years.... By then, they'll
probably be clamoring for your return to the cooking... ;)
Probably so, guess I'll have to give the recipe to whoever will be
cooking.
And see if they can make things the same way.... :)
(G)
The fall informational "see who's interested" meeting is on
the 28th; I'm pretty sure we will not attend.
No point in even going to that meeting since you are pretty
sure you won't be able to go this next time....? No point in
getting their hopes up....?
Sigh!
pictures... ;) anymore than her sister did... ;)
Don't know, there may be some on their phone cameras that
we've not seen of kids with a gap in their teeth.
Probably are.... or already transfered to some more permanent
location... ;)
Possibly. Got a text picture of Sarah with a mouthful of braces
tonight.
Cute... was she smiling...? :)
The away from home treat to be looked forward to whenever you
went to the camp. (G)
Yup... pretty much... ;)
Which we never had, but we had other treats like spaghetti eis in
Germany. (G)
Different special times... ;)
did some of the bookkeeping to reduce the cost for us a bit.
That was a good tradeoff... How far away from you now is the
co-op...?
If it's still going, it's down on the coast, about 2 1/2-3
hour's drive from here. Don't know if it is still around or if
it folded after we moved on.
Probably too far away to even want to check to see if they're
still going... let alone try to become active there again... I
thought I remembered that where you were before was a little
ways anyway from where you are now in WF...
But one of these days we're going to go down to the coast and load a cooler from the local fish market. Maybe next spring/summer.
That will be a nice treat when you can do it... :) And also, maybe,
you could check on the status of the co-op.... :)
drawback....It's all pre wrapped, frozen. You ask for whatever, they will
bring it out and ask if it's OK. If so, it's rung up, if not,
you decline.
Ah... Have you actually tried any of it yet...? If it's really
good, not having the choice might not be that much of a
Tried some from one vendor but he's not there any more--passed away
over the summer. Got some goat from another one but it's currently in
the freezer.
And goat isn't all that available anyway... :)
the RH>> next couple of hours while making a double & half batch of broccoli RH>> salad for tomorrow's church picnic.I know, I was better today. Wore it to the market and then for
Much better.... And did it all disappear as usual....? ;)
All but a few sunflower seeds, less onion and bacon, no broccoli at
all. Maybe a couple of tablespoons full of stuff, if that much.
Could have almost been eaten there and not brought home...
be RH>> cooking.Ah... that would put you out for 2 years.... By then, they'll
probably be clamoring for your return to the cooking... ;)
Probably so, guess I'll have to give the recipe to whoever will
And see if they can make things the same way.... :)
(G)
"You can have my recipe, but I won't promise results"
The fall informational "see who's interested" meeting is on
the 28th; I'm pretty sure we will not attend.
No point in even going to that meeting since you are pretty
sure you won't be able to go this next time....? No point in
getting their hopes up....?
Sigh!
Don't be surprised if they come looking for you... (G)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 10-27-18 16:57 <=-
pictures... ;) anymore than her sister did... ;)
Don't know, there may be some on their phone cameras that
we've not seen of kids with a gap in their teeth.
Probably are.... or already transfered to some more permanent
location... ;)
Possibly. Got a text picture of Sarah with a mouthful of braces
tonight.
Cute... was she smiling...? :)
A very big smile on her face!
did some of the bookkeeping to reduce the cost for us a bit.
That was a good tradeoff... How far away from you now is the
co-op...?
If it's still going, it's down on the coast, about 2 1/2-3
hour's drive from here. Don't know if it is still around or if
it folded after we moved on.
Probably too far away to even want to check to see if they're
still going... let alone try to become active there again... I
thought I remembered that where you were before was a little
ways anyway from where you are now in WF...
But one of these days we're going to go down to the coast and
load a cooler from the local fish market. Maybe next spring/summer.
That will be a nice treat when you can do it... :) And also,
maybe, you could check on the status of the co-op.... :)
Have to ask one of those that was involved with it. Her son used to
play with our girls a fair amount.
It's all pre wrapped, frozen. You ask for whatever, they will
bring it out and ask if it's OK. If so, it's rung up, if not,
you decline.
Ah... Have you actually tried any of it yet...? If it's
really good, not having the choice might not be that much of
a drawback....
Tried some from one vendor but he's not there any more--passed
away over the summer. Got some goat from another one but it's
currently in the freezer.
And goat isn't all that available anyway... :)
No, but we see it on an irregular basis.
I know, I was better today. Wore it to the market and then for
the next couple of hours while making a double & half batch of
broccoli salad for tomorrow's church picnic.
Much better.... And did it all disappear as usual....? ;)
All but a few sunflower seeds, less onion and bacon, no broccoli
at all. Maybe a couple of tablespoons full of stuff, if that much.
Could have almost been eaten there and not brought home...
Probably so but it had been out for a couple of hours by the time we packed up. Better safe than sick.
The fall informational "see who's interested" meeting is on
the 28th; I'm pretty sure we will not attend.
No point in even going to that meeting since you are pretty
sure you won't be able to go this next time....? No point in
getting their hopes up....?
Sigh!
Don't be surprised if they come looking for you... (G)
Steve says we'll go to the meeting, see what happens on other fronts
as to if we actually go or not.
Possibly. Got a text picture of Sarah with a mouthful of braces
tonight.
Cute... was she smiling...? :)
A very big smile on her face!
Showing off the braces, then... ;)
spring/summer. NB>> That will be a nice treat when you can do it...But one of these days we're going to go down to the coast and
load a cooler from the local fish market. Maybe next
:) And also,
maybe, you could check on the status of the co-op.... :)
Have to ask one of those that was involved with it. Her son used to
play with our girls a fair amount.
Have you kept up with her some, then....?
really good, not having the choice might not be that much of
a drawback....
Tried some from one vendor but he's not there any more--passed
away over the summer. Got some goat from another one but it's
currently in the freezer.
And goat isn't all that available anyway... :)
No, but we see it on an irregular basis.
There's a halal place next door to Fu's now, and another close to Tandoor... I keep thinking that sometime I might stop in one or the
other and see if I can get goat there... In the meantime, I just
enjoy the goat curry on the buffet at Tandoor... :)
much. NB>> Could have almost been eaten there and not brought home...All but a few sunflower seeds, less onion and bacon, no broccoli
at all. Maybe a couple of tablespoons full of stuff, if that
Probably so but it had been out for a couple of hours by the time we packed up. Better safe than sick.
Ah... so you just tossed it....?
Don't be surprised if they come looking for you... (G)
Steve says we'll go to the meeting, see what happens on other fronts
as to if we actually go or not.
That makes sense... no need to burn bridges when you don't have to...
And there might be support staff things that you or he could do back
home, getting things ready for the trip, or in the plannings....
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 11-02-18 15:52 <=-
Possibly. Got a text picture of Sarah with a mouthful of braces
tonight.
Cute... was she smiling...? :)
A very big smile on her face!
Showing off the braces, then... ;)
Yes, hopefully she didn't get a lot of halloween candy of the types
not good for the braces.
But one of these days we're going to go down to the coast and
load a cooler from the local fish market. Maybe next
spring/summer.
That will be a nice treat when you can do it... :) And also,
maybe, you could check on the status of the co-op.... :)
Have to ask one of those that was involved with it. Her son
used to play with our girls a fair amount.
Have you kept up with her some, then....?
Off and on, some.
away over the summer. Got some goat from another one but it's
currently in the freezer.
And goat isn't all that available anyway... :)
No, but we see it on an irregular basis.
There's a halal place next door to Fu's now, and another close
to Tandoor... I keep thinking that sometime I might stop in one
or the other and see if I can get goat there... In the meantime,
I just enjoy the goat curry on the buffet at Tandoor... :)
It is a stronger taste so curry or similar is a good choice for it.
All but a few sunflower seeds, less onion and bacon, no
broccoli at all. Maybe a couple of tablespoons full of stuff,
if that much.
Could have almost been eaten there and not brought home...
Probably so but it had been out for a couple of hours by the
time we packed up. Better safe than sick.
Ah... so you just tossed it....?
Yes, sigh!
Don't be surprised if they come looking for you... (G)
Steve says we'll go to the meeting, see what happens on other
fronts as to if we actually go or not.
That makes sense... no need to burn bridges when you don't
have to... And there might be support staff things that you or
he could do back home, getting things ready for the trip, or in
the plannings....
Went to the meeting but not sure if we're going to VT or not. It's scheduled for mid July next year.
Cute... was she smiling...? :)
A very big smile on her face!
Showing off the braces, then... ;)
Yes, hopefully she didn't get a lot of halloween candy of the types
not good for the braces.
Or can trade it off for better candy for her.... ;)
maybe, you could check on the status of the co-op.... :)
Have to ask one of those that was involved with it. Her son
used to play with our girls a fair amount.
Have you kept up with her some, then....?
Off and on, some.
Enough to make contact again... ;)
away over the summer. Got some goat from another one but it's
currently in the freezer.
And goat isn't all that available anyway... :)
No, but we see it on an irregular basis.
There's a halal place next door to Fu's now, and another close
to Tandoor... I keep thinking that sometime I might stop in one
or the other and see if I can get goat there... In the meantime,
I just enjoy the goat curry on the buffet at Tandoor... :)
It is a stronger taste so curry or similar is a good choice for it.
Is that one of the meats you might be putting in your chili...?
Could have almost been eaten there and not brought home...
Probably so but it had been out for a couple of hours by the
time we packed up. Better safe than sick.
Ah... so you just tossed it....?
Yes, sigh!
Oh, well....
Don't be surprised if they come looking for you... (G)
Steve says we'll go to the meeting, see what happens on other
fronts as to if we actually go or not.
That makes sense... no need to burn bridges when you don't
have to... And there might be support staff things that you or
he could do back home, getting things ready for the trip, or in
the plannings....
Went to the meeting but not sure if we're going to VT or not. It's scheduled for mid July next year.
Did you let them know that you might not be able to do it this
time...?
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 11-06-18 20:21 <=-
Cute... was she smiling...? :)
A very big smile on her face!
Showing off the braces, then... ;)
Yes, hopefully she didn't get a lot of halloween candy of the
types not good for the braces.
Or can trade it off for better candy for her.... ;)
No word from Rachel. OTOH, Deborah had to pick up a new to her car on
the 31st so her boys missed neighborhood trick or treating. She said
they got a good bit of candy from the other sales people at the
dealership tho, plus she added some she'd bought for t or t-ers.
maybe, you could check on the status of the co-op.... :)
Have to ask one of those that was involved with it. Her son
used to play with our girls a fair amount.
Have you kept up with her some, then....?
Off and on, some.
Enough to make contact again... ;)
Possibly, have to do some checking.
away over the summer. Got some goat from another one but it's
currently in the freezer.
And goat isn't all that available anyway... :)
No, but we see it on an irregular basis.
There's a halal place next door to Fu's now, and another close
to Tandoor... I keep thinking that sometime I might stop in one
or the other and see if I can get goat there... In the meantime,
I just enjoy the goat curry on the buffet at Tandoor... :)
It is a stronger taste so curry or similar is a good choice for it.
Is that one of the meats you might be putting in your chili...?
It has been known to happen, but not every time.
Could have almost been eaten there and not brought home...
Probably so but it had been out for a couple of hours by the
time we packed up. Better safe than sick.
Ah... so you just tossed it....?
Yes, sigh!
Oh, well....
But, I can always make more.
Don't be surprised if they come looking for you... (G)
Steve says we'll go to the meeting, see what happens on other
fronts as to if we actually go or not.
That makes sense... no need to burn bridges when you don't
have to... And there might be support staff things that you or
he could do back home, getting things ready for the trip, or in
the plannings....
Went to the meeting but not sure if we're going to VT or not.
It's scheduled for mid July next year.
Did you let them know that you might not be able to do it this
time...?
Yes, and heard somebody say "but we'll starve if you don't come". (G)
A very big smile on her face!
Showing off the braces, then... ;)
Yes, hopefully she didn't get a lot of halloween candy of the
types not good for the braces.
Or can trade it off for better candy for her.... ;)
No word from Rachel. OTOH, Deborah had to pick up a new to her car on
the 31st so her boys missed neighborhood trick or treating. She said
they got a good bit of candy from the other sales people at the
dealership tho, plus she added some she'd bought for t or t-ers.
Sounds like they didn't miss out all that much, then... :)
maybe, you could check on the status of the co-op.... :)
Have to ask one of those that was involved with it. Her son
used to play with our girls a fair amount.
Have you kept up with her some, then....?
Off and on, some.
Enough to make contact again... ;)
Possibly, have to do some checking.
As long as she's still in the area, too....
meantime, NB>>> I just enjoy the goat curry on the buffet atThere's a halal place next door to Fu's now, and another close
to Tandoor... I keep thinking that sometime I might stop in one
or the other and see if I can get goat there... In the
Tandoor... :)
it. NB>> Is that one of the meats you might be putting in yourIt is a stronger taste so curry or similar is a good choice for
chili...?
It has been known to happen, but not every time.
One of these days, I might get some....
Ah... so you just tossed it....?
Yes, sigh!
Oh, well....
But, I can always make more.
True... :)
Don't be surprised if they come looking for you... (G)
Steve says we'll go to the meeting, see what happens on other
fronts as to if we actually go or not.
That makes sense... no need to burn bridges when you don't
have to... And there might be support staff things that you or
he could do back home, getting things ready for the trip, or in
the plannings....
Went to the meeting but not sure if we're going to VT or not.
It's scheduled for mid July next year.
Did you let them know that you might not be able to do it this
time...?
Yes, and heard somebody say "but we'll starve if you don't come". (G)
What did I tell you....? (G)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 11-12-18 19:33 <=-
A very big smile on her face!
Showing off the braces, then... ;)
Yes, hopefully she didn't get a lot of halloween candy of the
types not good for the braces.
Or can trade it off for better candy for her.... ;)
No word from Rachel. OTOH, Deborah had to pick up a new to her car
on the 31st so her boys missed neighborhood trick or treating. She
said they got a good bit of candy from the other sales people at
the dealership tho, plus she added some she'd bought for t or t-ers.
Sounds like they didn't miss out all that much, then... :)
No, and the boys marched, as part of their Cub Scout unit, in the
Phoenix Veteran's Day parade.
maybe, you could check on the status of the co-op.... :)
Have to ask one of those that was involved with it. Her son
used to play with our girls a fair amount.
Have you kept up with her some, then....?
Off and on, some.
Enough to make contact again... ;)
Possibly, have to do some checking.
As long as she's still in the area, too....
As far as I know, she still is. She was when we visited the area in
2007.
There's a halal place next door to Fu's now, and another
close to Tandoor... I keep thinking that sometime I might
stop in one or the other and see if I can get goat there...
In the meantime, I just enjoy the goat curry on the buffet
at Tandoor... :)
It is a stronger taste so curry or similar is a good choice for
it.
Is that one of the meats you might be putting in your chili...?
It has been known to happen, but not every time.
One of these days, I might get some....
It's out there, why not? There's a halal market right by a place we've eaten at in Raleigh; they have a small store with all sorts of Middle Eastern goodies.
Got some broccoli at the farmer's market on Saturday, might make some
of it into salad. Right now the weather is so cold/wet, that soups and stews are more the order of the day.
Don't be surprised if they come looking for you... (G)
Steve says we'll go to the meeting, see what happens on other
fronts as to if we actually go or not.
That makes sense... no need to burn bridges when you don't
have to... And there might be support staff things that you or
he could do back home, getting things ready for the trip, or in
the plannings....
Went to the meeting but not sure if we're going to VT or not.
It's scheduled for mid July next year.
Did you let them know that you might not be able to do it this
time...?
Yes, and heard somebody say "but we'll starve if you don't
come". (G)
What did I tell you....? (G)
I know, and until we know for sure what's up with the knee and when,
we can't really commit.
car RH>> on the 31st so her boys missed neighborhood trick orNo word from Rachel. OTOH, Deborah had to pick up a new to her
treating. She RH>> said they got a good bit of candy from the other
sales people at
t-ers. NB>> Sounds like they didn't miss out all that much, then...the dealership tho, plus she added some she'd bought for t or
:)
No, and the boys marched, as part of their Cub Scout unit, in the
Phoenix Veteran's Day parade.
Good show... :) Did you hear anything from Rachel yet...?
maybe, you could check on the status of the co-op.... :)
Have to ask one of those that was involved with it. Her son
used to play with our girls a fair amount.
Have you kept up with her some, then....?
Off and on, some.
Enough to make contact again... ;)
Possibly, have to do some checking.
As long as she's still in the area, too....
As far as I know, she still is. She was when we visited the area in
2007.
That's over a decade ago.... hopefully she's still around... :)
In the meantime, I just enjoy the goat curry on the buffet
at Tandoor... :)
It is a stronger taste so curry or similar is a good choice for
it.
Is that one of the meats you might be putting in your chili...?
It has been known to happen, but not every time.
One of these days, I might get some....
It's out there, why not? There's a halal market right by a place we've eaten at in Raleigh; they have a small store with all sorts of Middle Eastern goodies.
Do you stop in there very often...?
Got some broccoli at the farmer's market on Saturday, might make some
of it into salad. Right now the weather is so cold/wet, that soups and stews are more the order of the day.
Soups and stews often go well with a hearty salad, though... :)
Went to the meeting but not sure if we're going to VT or not.
It's scheduled for mid July next year.
Did you let them know that you might not be able to do it this
time...?
Yes, and heard somebody say "but we'll starve if you don't
come". (G)
What did I tell you....? (G)
I know, and until we know for sure what's up with the knee and when,
we can't really commit.
Very true... Just have to wait and see how the timing plays out....
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 11-16-18 19:42 <=-
maybe, you could check on the status of the co-op.... :)
Have to ask one of those that was involved with it. Her son
used to play with our girls a fair amount.
Have you kept up with her some, then....?
Off and on, some.
Enough to make contact again... ;)
Possibly, have to do some checking.
As long as she's still in the area, too....
As far as I know, she still is. She was when we visited the area in
2007.
That's over a decade ago.... hopefully she's still around... :)
Hope so, we're thinking of maybe heading down that way next spring
with the camper for a few days and could look her up.
Also a chance to
load up on seafood at our favorite seafood market if it's still going
and go back to one of our favorite seafood restaurants.
In the meantime, I just enjoy the goat curry on the buffet
at Tandoor... :)
It is a stronger taste so curry or similar is a good choice for
it.
Is that one of the meats you might be putting in your chili...?
It has been known to happen, but not every time.
One of these days, I might get some....
It's out there, why not? There's a halal market right by a place
we've eaten at in Raleigh; they have a small store with all sorts
of Middle Eastern goodies.
Do you stop in there very often...?
Now and again, but not that often.
Got some broccoli at the farmer's market on Saturday, might
make some of it into salad. Right now the weather is so cold/
wet, that soups and stews are more the order of the day.
Soups and stews often go well with a hearty salad, though... :)
True, we had a couple of days of spinach salad to use up a box I'd
bought last week. Also have used up the cole slaw that was on hand so
I'll probably make more--it keeps and is a good side to just about anything.
Went to the meeting but not sure if we're going to VT or not.
It's scheduled for mid July next year.
Did you let them know that you might not be able to do it this
time...?
Yes, and heard somebody say "but we'll starve if you don't
come". (G)
What did I tell you....? (G)
I know, and until we know for sure what's up with the knee and
when, we can't really commit.
Very true... Just have to wait and see how the timing plays out....
Right now the heart says "go" but the knee says "NO!"; I'll probably listen to the latter.
in RH>> 2007.As long as she's still in the area, too....
As far as I know, she still is. She was when we visited the area
That's over a decade ago.... hopefully she's still around... :)
Hope so, we're thinking of maybe heading down that way next spring
with the camper for a few days and could look her up.
It would be nice to make contact with her again, I'm sure... and to
find out if the co-op is still going or not... :)
Also a chance to
load up on seafood at our favorite seafood market if it's still going
and go back to one of our favorite seafood restaurants.
Other good things to check on.... and enjoy.... :)
sorts RH>> of Middle Eastern goodies.It's out there, why not? There's a halal market right by a place
we've eaten at in Raleigh; they have a small store with all
Do you stop in there very often...?
Now and again, but not that often.
I keep thinking of checking out those halal stores... and something is usually a bit more pressing at the moment.... so just haven't yet...
Got some broccoli at the farmer's market on Saturday, might
make some of it into salad. Right now the weather is so cold/
wet, that soups and stews are more the order of the day.
Soups and stews often go well with a hearty salad, though... :)
True, we had a couple of days of spinach salad to use up a box I'd
bought last week. Also have used up the cole slaw that was on hand so
I'll probably make more--it keeps and is a good side to just about anything.
Another thing one can make a large batch of, and then just keep eating
off it for a while... :)
out....Went to the meeting but not sure if we're going to VT or not.
It's scheduled for mid July next year.
Did you let them know that you might not be able to do it this
time...?
Yes, and heard somebody say "but we'll starve if you don't
come". (G)
What did I tell you....? (G)
I know, and until we know for sure what's up with the knee and
when, we can't really commit.
Very true... Just have to wait and see how the timing plays
Right now the heart says "go" but the knee says "NO!"; I'll probably listen to the latter.
Especially if it is still that emphatic, come late spring.... maybe by then it will be much happier... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 11-21-18 21:25 <=-
As long as she's still in the area, too....
As far as I know, she still is. She was when we visited the area
in 2007.
That's over a decade ago.... hopefully she's still around... :)
Hope so, we're thinking of maybe heading down that way next
spring with the camper for a few days and could look her up.
It would be nice to make contact with her again, I'm sure... and
to find out if the co-op is still going or not... :)
I have a feeling that it folded, probably in the 90s. It would be nice
if I were wrong..................
Also a chance to load up on seafood at our favorite seafood
market if it's still going and go back to one of our favorite
seafood restaurants.
Other good things to check on.... and enjoy.... :)
Very much so.
It's out there, why not? There's a halal market right by a place
we've eaten at in Raleigh; they have a small store with all
sorts of Middle Eastern goodies.
Do you stop in there very often...?
Now and again, but not that often.
I keep thinking of checking out those halal stores... and something is
usually a bit more pressing at the moment.... so just haven't yet...
Timing just hasn't worked out.............
Got some broccoli at the farmer's market on Saturday, might
make some of it into salad. Right now the weather is so cold/
wet, that soups and stews are more the order of the day.
Soups and stews often go well with a hearty salad, though... :)
True, we had a couple of days of spinach salad to use up a box
I'd bought last week. Also have used up the cole slaw that was
on hand so I'll probably make more--it keeps and is a good side
to just about anything.
Another thing one can make a large batch of, and then just keep
eating off it for a while... :)
Until it's gone. I did part of it fresh both nights but the base was there.
Went to the meeting but not sure if we're going to VT or not.
It's scheduled for mid July next year.
Did you let them know that you might not be able to do it this
time...?
Yes, and heard somebody say "but we'll starve if you don't
come". (G)
What did I tell you....? (G)
I know, and until we know for sure what's up with the knee and
when, we can't really commit.
Very true... Just have to wait and see how the timing plays
out....
Right now the heart says "go" but the knee says "NO!"; I'll
probably listen to the latter.
Especially if it is still that emphatic, come late spring....
maybe by then it will be much happier... :)
Time will tell; we didn't put a deposit down on Sunday.
That's over a decade ago.... hopefully she's still around... :)
Hope so, we're thinking of maybe heading down that way next
spring with the camper for a few days and could look her up.
It would be nice to make contact with her again, I'm sure... and
to find out if the co-op is still going or not... :)
I have a feeling that it folded, probably in the 90s. It would be nice
if I were wrong..................
Twould indeed.... :)
Also a chance to load up on seafood at our favorite seafood
market if it's still going and go back to one of our favorite
seafood restaurants.
Other good things to check on.... and enjoy.... :)
Very much so.
So hopefully that spring trip will work out.... :)
place RH>>> we've eaten at in Raleigh; they have a small store withIt's out there, why not? There's a halal market right by a
all
something is NB>> usually a bit more pressing at the moment.... sosorts of Middle Eastern goodies.
Do you stop in there very often...?
Now and again, but not that often.
I keep thinking of checking out those halal stores... and
just haven't yet...
Timing just hasn't worked out.............
Exactly.... :)
True, we had a couple of days of spinach salad to use up a box
I'd bought last week. Also have used up the cole slaw that was
on hand so I'll probably make more--it keeps and is a good side
to just about anything.
Another thing one can make a large batch of, and then just keep
eating off it for a while... :)
Until it's gone. I did part of it fresh both nights but the base was there.
Just a little something to spruce it up so it isn't the same-same each time, eh....?
Right now the heart says "go" but the knee says "NO!"; I'll
probably listen to the latter.
Especially if it is still that emphatic, come late spring....
maybe by then it will be much happier... :)
Time will tell; we didn't put a deposit down on Sunday.
Probably a wise move... I'd guess that they'd still let you go on the trip, even short notice, if things work out that you would be able to
do it after all.... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 11-28-18 15:52 <=-
That's over a decade ago.... hopefully she's still around... :)
Hope so, we're thinking of maybe heading down that way next
spring with the camper for a few days and could look her up.
It would be nice to make contact with her again, I'm sure... and
to find out if the co-op is still going or not... :)
I have a feeling that it folded, probably in the 90s. It would
be nice if I were wrong..................
Twould indeed.... :)
We got a lot of good eating from foodstuffs bought thru the co-op.
Also a chance to load up on seafood at our favorite seafood
market if it's still going and go back to one of our favorite
seafood restaurants.
Other good things to check on.... and enjoy.... :)
Very much so.
So hopefully that spring trip will work out.... :)
i'd like it to, be nice to do it before the pine pollen hits. That's usually early to mid April so we'd probably go in March.
It's out there, why not? There's a halal market right by a
place we've eaten at in Raleigh; they have a small store with
all sorts of Middle Eastern goodies.
Do you stop in there very often...?
Now and again, but not that often.
I keep thinking of checking out those halal stores... and
something is usually a bit more pressing at the moment.... so
just haven't yet...
Timing just hasn't worked out.............
Exactly.... :)
But, one of these days...............
True, we had a couple of days of spinach salad to use up a box
I'd bought last week. Also have used up the cole slaw that was
on hand so I'll probably make more--it keeps and is a good side
to just about anything.
Another thing one can make a large batch of, and then just keep
eating off it for a while... :)
Until it's gone. I did part of it fresh both nights but the base
was there.
Just a little something to spruce it up so it isn't the same-same
each time, eh....?
Basically so, and not wanting to put the dressing on the greens too
far in advance.
Right now the heart says "go" but the knee says "NO!"; I'll
probably listen to the latter.
Especially if it is still that emphatic, come late spring....
maybe by then it will be much happier... :)
Time will tell; we didn't put a deposit down on Sunday.
Probably a wise move... I'd guess that they'd still let you go
on the trip, even short notice, if things work out that you
would be able to do it after all.... :)
Probably so, especially since we don't take any van space by driving
up separately.
and NB>>> to find out if the co-op is still going or not... :)spring with the camper for a few days and could look her up.
It would be nice to make contact with her again, I'm sure...
I have a feeling that it folded, probably in the 90s. It would
be nice if I were wrong..................
Twould indeed.... :)
We got a lot of good eating from foodstuffs bought thru the co-op.
I'm sure you did... :) Back in the day, there were a couple of nice
ones around here that I used to frequent...
Also a chance to load up on seafood at our favorite seafood
market if it's still going and go back to one of our favorite
seafood restaurants.
Other good things to check on.... and enjoy.... :)
Very much so.
So hopefully that spring trip will work out.... :)
i'd like it to, be nice to do it before the pine pollen hits. That's usually early to mid April so we'd probably go in March.
You'd be having relatively decent weather by then.... :)
It's out there, why not? There's a halal market right by a
place we've eaten at in Raleigh; they have a small store with
all sorts of Middle Eastern goodies.
Do you stop in there very often...?
Now and again, but not that often.
I keep thinking of checking out those halal stores... and
something is usually a bit more pressing at the moment.... so
just haven't yet...
Timing just hasn't worked out.............
Exactly.... :)
But, one of these days...............
Probably... (G)
same-same NB>> each time, eh....?True, we had a couple of days of spinach salad to use up a box
I'd bought last week. Also have used up the cole slaw that was
on hand so I'll probably make more--it keeps and is a good side
to just about anything.
Another thing one can make a large batch of, and then just keep
eating off it for a while... :)
Until it's gone. I did part of it fresh both nights but the base
was there.
Just a little something to spruce it up so it isn't the
Basically so, and not wanting to put the dressing on the greens too
far in advance.
Spinach salad would be better with fresh dressing each time... I kinda like cole slaw to marinate together, and like the leftovers even
better than the original, often enough... :)
Right now the heart says "go" but the knee says "NO!"; I'll
probably listen to the latter.
Especially if it is still that emphatic, come late spring....
maybe by then it will be much happier... :)
Time will tell; we didn't put a deposit down on Sunday.
Probably a wise move... I'd guess that they'd still let you go
on the trip, even short notice, if things work out that you
would be able to do it after all.... :)
Probably so, especially since we don't take any van space by driving
up separately.
Particularly that, as well... :) Along with your culinary talents..
;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 12-01-18 14:10 <=-
and to find out if the co-op is still going or not... :)
I have a feeling that it folded, probably in the 90s. It wouldbe nice if I were wrong..................
Twould indeed.... :)
We got a lot of good eating from foodstuffs bought thru the co-op.
I'm sure you did... :) Back in the day, there were a couple of
nice ones around here that I used to frequent...
And then the movement sort of died out. We left the area in spring of
83, when Steve went active duty and it was still going strong. We'd
been members probably about 5 years at that point.
Also a chance to load up on seafood at our favorite seafood
market if it's still going and go back to one of our favorite
seafood restaurants.
Other good things to check on.... and enjoy.... :)
Very much so.
So hopefully that spring trip will work out.... :)
i'd like it to, be nice to do it before the pine pollen hits.
That's usually early to mid April so we'd probably go in March.
You'd be having relatively decent weather by then.... :)
On the cool-ish side but we've got heat in the camper. Don't have to
be concerned with a need for air conditioning then.
It's out there, why not? There's a halal market right by a
place we've eaten at in Raleigh; they have a small store with
all sorts of Middle Eastern goodies.
Do you stop in there very often...?
Now and again, but not that often.
I keep thinking of checking out those halal stores... and
something is usually a bit more pressing at the moment.... so
just haven't yet...
Timing just hasn't worked out.............
Exactly.... :)
But, one of these days...............
Probably... (G)
Sounds about normal.
True, we had a couple of days of spinach salad to use up a box
I'd bought last week. Also have used up the cole slaw that was
on hand so I'll probably make more--it keeps and is a good side
to just about anything.
Another thing one can make a large batch of, and then just keep
eating off it for a while... :)
Until it's gone. I did part of it fresh both nights but the base
was there.
Just a little something to spruce it up so it isn't the
same-same each time, eh....?
Basically so, and not wanting to put the dressing on the greens
too far in advance.
Spinach salad would be better with fresh dressing each time... I
kinda like cole slaw to marinate together, and like the leftovers
even better than the original, often enough... :)
I did the slaw up in the afternoon, enough for probably at least 3
meals. Had some last night, may have more tonight. I've got a nasty
cough so Steve got a roasted chicken and some bagged salads for an
easy do few days worth of meals. He also got some fresh thyme for tea; it's good for chest congestion.
Right now the heart says "go" but the knee says "NO!"; I'll
probably listen to the latter.
Especially if it is still that emphatic, come late spring....
maybe by then it will be much happier... :)
Time will tell; we didn't put a deposit down on Sunday.
Probably a wise move... I'd guess that they'd still let you go
on the trip, even short notice, if things work out that you
would be able to do it after all.... :)
Probably so, especially since we don't take any van space by
driving up separately.
Particularly that, as well... :) Along with your culinary
talents.. ;)
I think that is why we do it--to make sure people get good meals,
at a reasonable hour.
Also a good way to introduce new foods to a few people at church
so it will be familiar at a church wide pot luck.
Didn't know how much of a favorite the broccoli salad would
be when we did that. (G)
co-op. NB>> I'm sure you did... :) Back in the day, there were aWe got a lot of good eating from foodstuffs bought thru the
couple of
nice ones around here that I used to frequent...
And then the movement sort of died out. We left the area in spring of
83, when Steve went active duty and it was still going strong. We'd
been members probably about 5 years at that point.
Here, that sort of place was replaced by the (slightly) more
commercial establishments, like Lori's Natural Foods, and Niblack spices.... Those are still going strong, and somewhat fill in the
gap...
Also a chance to load up on seafood at our favorite seafood
market if it's still going and go back to one of our favorite
seafood restaurants.
Other good things to check on.... and enjoy.... :)
Very much so.
So hopefully that spring trip will work out.... :)
i'd like it to, be nice to do it before the pine pollen hits.
That's usually early to mid April so we'd probably go in March.
You'd be having relatively decent weather by then.... :)
On the cool-ish side but we've got heat in the camper. Don't have to
be concerned with a need for air conditioning then.
Indeed... :)
It's out there, why not? There's a halal market right by a
place we've eaten at in Raleigh; they have a small store with
all sorts of Middle Eastern goodies.
Do you stop in there very often...?
Now and again, but not that often.
I keep thinking of checking out those halal stores... and
something is usually a bit more pressing at the moment.... so
just haven't yet...
Timing just hasn't worked out.............
Exactly.... :)
But, one of these days...............
Probably... (G)
Sounds about normal.
Yup. (G) Maybe tomorrow, if the time doesn't get away from me... I'm having lunch with Linda at Fu's, and Freshly, the new one is literally right next door... :) She might like to check it out, too... :)
leftovers NB>> even better than the original, often enough... :)Basically so, and not wanting to put the dressing on the greens
too far in advance.
Spinach salad would be better with fresh dressing each time... I
kinda like cole slaw to marinate together, and like the
I did the slaw up in the afternoon, enough for probably at least 3
meals. Had some last night, may have more tonight. I've got a nasty
cough so Steve got a roasted chicken and some bagged salads for an
easy do few days worth of meals. He also got some fresh thyme for tea; it's good for chest congestion.
And I trust you are busily sipping away at that now... :)
Right now the heart says "go" but the knee says "NO!"; I'll
probably listen to the latter.
Especially if it is still that emphatic, come late spring....
maybe by then it will be much happier... :)
Time will tell; we didn't put a deposit down on Sunday.
Probably a wise move... I'd guess that they'd still let you go
on the trip, even short notice, if things work out that you
would be able to do it after all.... :)
Probably so, especially since we don't take any van space by
driving up separately.
Particularly that, as well... :) Along with your culinary
talents.. ;)
I think that is why we do it--to make sure people get good meals,
at a reasonable hour.
A very useful service... :)
Also a good way to introduce new foods to a few people at church
so it will be familiar at a church wide pot luck.
Have you had other hits besides the broccoli salad..? :)
Didn't know how much of a favorite the broccoli salad would
be when we did that. (G)
Now you know... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Ruth Hanschka on 12-06-18 13:39 <=-
You sent the ice box south this month--we've been running 20 orIt moved back up here again too. The cat crawls all over me,
more degrees below normal for the month of November.
probably to warm up her feet.
She's likely to have cold paws here this week end. We're due to get
the weather system that's coming across the country. Sunday may be a
mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain and just plain rain, depending on
that and the track of a couple more systems in the area. It's our turn
to cook for our small group at church--if we have it--so home made soup
is on the menu.
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 12-06-18 14:02 <=-
And then the movement sort of died out. We left the area in
spring of 83, when Steve went active duty and it was still
going strong. We'd been members probably about 5 years at
that point.
Here, that sort of place was replaced by the (slightly) more
commercial establishments, like Lori's Natural Foods, and
Niblack spices.... Those are still going strong, and somewhat
fill in the gap...
There was one commercial health food store in Jacksonville when we
lived in the area but it was nothing like what you see now. It was more like what GNC has evolved to--emphasis on body building suppliments, vitamins, etc with little in the line of real food stuffs.
GNC used to carry a lot more food stuffs but phased it out in the
time while we were in Germany. We used to get a number of things
(whole wheat pasta for example) there. Our girls used to call it
"the vitamin store" because they were always giving out vitamin C chewables whenever we went in.
So hopefully that spring trip will work out.... :)
i'd like it to, be nice to do it before the pine pollen hits.
That's usually early to mid April so we'd probably go in March.
You'd be having relatively decent weather by then.... :)
On the cool-ish side but we've got heat in the camper. Don't
have to be concerned with a need for air conditioning then.
Indeed... :)
It would be nice to get down there for a bit. Have to see if we can
find a reasonably priced camp ground.
Timing just hasn't worked out.............
Exactly.... :)
But, one of these days...............
Probably... (G)
Sounds about normal.
Yup. (G) Maybe tomorrow, if the time doesn't get away from
me... I'm having lunch with Linda at Fu's, and Freshly, the
new one, is literally right next door... :) She might like
to check it out, too... :)
Sounds like fun;
I've been staying at home/inside the past few days. I
am feeling well enough to go to the VFW Christmas dinner tonight tho.
Time will tell; we didn't put a deposit down on Sunday.
Probably a wise move... I'd guess that they'd still let you
go on the trip, even short notice, if things work out that
you would be able to do it after all.... :)
Probably so, especially since we don't take any van space by
driving up separately.
Particularly that, as well... :) Along with your culinary
talents.. ;)
I think that is why we do it--to make sure people get good
meals, at a reasonable hour.
A very useful service... :)
Since we like to have the evening meal at a reasonable hour, it works
well for us. I know when we want to eat, then back figure the time
needed to prepare it. Some stuff may get done the day before,
especially if it needs to chill well before serving. Got the routine
down quite well now. (G)
Also a good way to introduce new foods to a few people at
church so it will be familiar at a church wide pot luck.
Have you had other hits besides the broccoli salad..? :)
Don't think we've had any that have been that big a hit. The lemon
pound cake for the dessert auction has been big; chili for the cook off has been very popular also. The broccoli salad has been the big winner tho.
Didn't know how much of a favorite the broccoli salad would
be when we did that. (G)
Now you know... ;)
Yes, and I need to find the address of the one who contributed it to
the church cook book in HI. I have to let her know how well people here like it. (G)
It moved back up here again too. The cat crawls all over me, probably to warm up her feet.
She's likely to have cold paws here this week end. We're due to get
the weather system that's coming across the country. Sunday may be a
mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain and just plain rain, depending on
that and the track of a couple more systems in the area. It's our turn
to cook for our small group at church--if we have it--so home made soup
is on the menu.
Sounds like you're getting really nasty weather there tomorrow... meanwhile, while it will be cold here, the 'cast is for sunny... :)
Guess we have a different system heading our way.... ;) Hope that
system doesn't end up cancelling your services and dinner....
commercial establishments, like Lori's Natural Foods, and
Niblack spices.... Those are still going strong, and somewhat
fill in the gap...
There was one commercial health food store in Jacksonville when we
lived in the area but it was nothing like what you see now. It was more like what GNC has evolved to--emphasis on body building suppliments, vitamins, etc with little in the line of real food stuffs.
Much less useful, from my point of view.... Lori's has a lot of the supplements and vitamins, but that's only a part of what is carried there... still plenty of foods (bulk, frozen, refrigerated, fresh
produce, boxed/canned and freshly made foods)...
GNC used to carry a lot more food stuffs but phased it out in the
time while we were in Germany. We used to get a number of things
(whole wheat pasta for example) there. Our girls used to call it
"the vitamin store" because they were always giving out vitamin C chewables whenever we went in.
Yeah, I remember when they carried more food, too... I was getting my whole wheat pasta and similar from one or the other of the co-ops...
So hopefully that spring trip will work out.... :)
i'd like it to, be nice to do it before the pine pollen hits.
That's usually early to mid April so we'd probably go in March.
You'd be having relatively decent weather by then.... :)
On the cool-ish side but we've got heat in the camper. Don't
have to be concerned with a need for air conditioning then.
Indeed... :)
It would be nice to get down there for a bit. Have to see if we can
find a reasonably priced camp ground.
That would be a good thing too... :)
Yup. (G) Maybe tomorrow, if the time doesn't get away from
me... I'm having lunch with Linda at Fu's, and Freshly, the
new one, is literally right next door... :) She might like
to check it out, too... :)
Sounds like fun;
We did actually check it out.... they do have goat there, what I saw
in the meat case was just a baby goat leg... maybe they'd sell a
smaller
amount, didn't ask, since not really ready to purchase anything yet... Linda, OTOH, did buy quite a bit there, odds and ends there, and some fresh just out of the oven flat bread....
I've been staying at home/inside the past few days. I
am feeling well enough to go to the VFW Christmas dinner tonight tho.
Good.... :) I hope you enjoyed it... :)
driving up separately.
Particularly that, as well... :) Along with your culinary
talents.. ;)
I think that is why we do it--to make sure people get good
meals, at a reasonable hour.
A very useful service... :)
Since we like to have the evening meal at a reasonable hour, it works
well for us. I know when we want to eat, then back figure the time
needed to prepare it. Some stuff may get done the day before,
especially if it needs to chill well before serving. Got the routine
down quite well now. (G)
I imagine you do, indeed.... They will indeed miss you when you aren't there... ;)
Also a good way to introduce new foods to a few people at
church so it will be familiar at a church wide pot luck.
Have you had other hits besides the broccoli salad..? :)
Don't think we've had any that have been that big a hit. The lemon
pound cake for the dessert auction has been big; chili for the cook off has been very popular also. The broccoli salad has been the big winner tho.
Have you done the chili for the VBS group, too....?
Didn't know how much of a favorite the broccoli salad would
be when we did that. (G)
Now you know... ;)
Yes, and I need to find the address of the one who contributed it to
the church cook book in HI. I have to let her know how well people here like it. (G)
Only reasonable... and courteous... ;) Giving credit where do... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 12-09-18 14:25 <=-
We're due to get the weather system that's coming across the
country. Sunday may be a mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain and
just plain rain, depending on that and the track of a couple
more systems in the area. It's our turn to cook for our small
group at church--if we have it--so home made soup is on the menu.
Sounds like you're getting really nasty weather there tomorrow...
meanwhile, while it will be cold here, the 'cast is for sunny... :)
Guess we have a different system heading our way.... ;) Hope that
system doesn't end up cancelling your services and dinner....
We got at least 6" of heavy, wet snow before it turned to a cold rain. Steve wasn't sure if it was a freezing rain or just regular. Anyway, church was called off so we will just make a big batch of turkey soup
for us and put extras in the freezer.
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 12-09-18 14:28 <=-
There was one commercial health food store in Jacksonville
when we lived in the area but it was nothing like what you see
now. It was more like what GNC has evolved to--emphasis on body
building suppliments, vitamins, etc with little in the line of
real food stuffs.
Much less useful, from my point of view.... Lori's has a lot of
the supplements and vitamins, but that's only a part of what is
carried there... still plenty of foods (bulk, refrigerated,
frozen, fresh produce, boxed/canned and freshly made foods)...
One of these days, when we're up in that area, we will have to check
out Lori's. Sounds like a place we would do a good bit of shopping at,
if it were local.
GNC used to carry a lot more food stuffs but phased it out in the
time while we were in Germany. We used to get a number of things
(whole wheat pasta for example) there. Our girls used to call it
"the vitamin store" because they were always giving out vitamin C
chewables whenever we went in.
Yeah, I remember when they carried more food, too... I was
getting my whole wheat pasta and similar from one or the other of
the co-ops...
I usually got my pasta from GNC as our co-op didn't carry it. At
times, I tried making my own but it was a lot of work for the result, given what I was working with.
So hopefully that spring trip will work out.... :)
It would be nice to get down there for a bit. Have to see if
we can find a reasonably priced camp ground.
That would be a good thing too... :)
We'll look into it when the time gets closer. Do know of one resort
type place but it's quite expensive. We don't want a resort either.
Yup. (G) Maybe tomorrow, if the time doesn't get away from
me... I'm having lunch with Linda at Fu's, and Freshly, the
new one, is literally right next door... :) She might like
to check it out, too... :)
Sounds like fun;
We did actually check it out.... they do have goat there, what
I saw in the meat case was just a baby goat leg... maybe they'd
sell a smaller amount, didn't ask, since not really ready to
purchase anything yet... Linda, OTOH, did buy quite a bit there,
odds and ends, and some fresh just out of the oven flat bread....
Another place we might want to check out.
I've been staying at home/inside the past few days. I am feeling
well enough to go to the VFW Christmas dinner tonight tho.
Good.... :) I hope you enjoyed it... :)
It was fun, sat with a couple we hadn't known before but had a good time/talk with them. Food was ok, but not great.
Since we like to have the evening meal at a reasonable hour,
it works well for us. I know when we want to eat, then back
figure the time needed to prepare it. Some stuff may get done
the day before, especially if it needs to chill well before
serving. Got the routine down quite well now. (G)
I imagine you do, indeed.... They will indeed miss you when you
aren't there... ;)
Don't know if they would let us sign up later in the process,
depending on how the knee recovers.
Don't think we've had any that have been that big a hit. The
lemon pound cake for the dessert auction has been big; chili
for the cook off has been very popular also. The broccoli salad
has been the big winner tho.
Have you done the chili for the VBS group, too....?
No, we do more things like sloppy joe, deconstructed lasagne, taco
salad, poppy seed chicken.................chili is more of a cold
weather meal, IMO.
Didn't know how much of a favorite the broccoli salad would
be when we did that. (G)
Now you know... ;)
Yes, and I need to find the address of the one who contributed
it to the church cook book in HI. I have to let her know how
well people here like it. (G)
Only reasonable and courteous... ;) Giving credit where due... :)
IF I can find her address...................
for sunny... :) NB>> Guess we have a different system heading our
way.... ;) Hope that NB>> system doesn't end up cancelling your
services and dinner....
We got at least 6" of heavy, wet snow before it turned to a cold rain. Steve wasn't sure if it was a freezing rain or just regular. Anyway, church was called off so we will just make a big batch of turkey soup
for us and put extras in the freezer.
'Twill still be useful.... :) Add to your stock of easy things to
fix for when you are laid up... :)
Much less useful, from my point of view.... Lori's has a lot of
the supplements and vitamins, but that's only a part of what is
carried there... still plenty of foods (bulk, refrigerated,
frozen, fresh produce, boxed/canned and freshly made foods)...
One of these days, when we're up in that area, we will have to check
out Lori's. Sounds like a place we would do a good bit of shopping at,
if it were local.
I'm sure that you'd find good stuff there... :)
of NB>> the co-ops...Yeah, I remember when they carried more food, too... I was
getting my whole wheat pasta and similar from one or the other
I usually got my pasta from GNC as our co-op didn't carry it. At
times, I tried making my own but it was a lot of work for the result, given what I was working with.
Never tried making my own... Now it's common enough item even in some grocery stores... :)
So hopefully that spring trip will work out.... :)
It would be nice to get down there for a bit. Have to see if
we can find a reasonably priced camp ground.
That would be a good thing too... :)
We'll look into it when the time gets closer. Do know of one resort
type place but it's quite expensive. We don't want a resort either.
No, not really your type of place... ;)
bread....I saw in the meat case was just a baby goat leg... maybe they'd
sell a smaller amount, didn't ask, since not really ready to
purchase anything yet... Linda, OTOH, did buy quite a bit there,
odds and ends, and some fresh just out of the oven flat
Another place we might want to check out.
I think you might enjoy it... :) Not all that big a store, but lots packed in there... :)
I've been staying at home/inside the past few days. I am feeling
well enough to go to the VFW Christmas dinner tonight tho.
Good.... :) I hope you enjoyed it... :)
It was fun, sat with a couple we hadn't known before but had a good time/talk with them. Food was ok, but not great.
Pretty much what you'd expect, though.... :)
serving. Got the routine down quite well now. (G)
I imagine you do, indeed.... They will indeed miss you when you
aren't there... ;)
Don't know if they would let us sign up later in the process,
depending on how the knee recovers.
Might depend on what sort of success they have in finding someone
willing to try to fill your shoes there... :)
Don't think we've had any that have been that big a hit. The
lemon pound cake for the dessert auction has been big; chili
for the cook off has been very popular also. The broccoli salad
has been the big winner tho.
Have you done the chili for the VBS group, too....?
No, we do more things like sloppy joe, deconstructed lasagne, taco
salad, poppy seed chicken.................chili is more of a cold
weather meal, IMO.
No more than sloppy joes or lasagne, in my book anyway... :)
:)Didn't know how much of a favorite the broccoli salad would
be when we did that. (G)
Now you know... ;)
Yes, and I need to find the address of the one who contributed
it to the church cook book in HI. I have to let her know how
well people here like it. (G)
Only reasonable and courteous... ;) Giving credit where due...
IF I can find her address...................
And she's not moved away in the meantime... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 12-14-18 16:22 <=-
We got at least 6" of heavy, wet snow before it turned to a
cold rain. Steve wasn't sure if it was a freezing rain or just
regular. Anyway, church was called off so we will just make a
big batch of turkey soup for us and put extras in the freezer.
'Twill still be useful.... :) Add to your stock of easy
things to fix for when you are laid up... :)
We just ate off of it until it was gone, easier than fixing new, from scratch this week. It was good..................while it lasted.
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 12-14-18 16:24 <=-
Much less useful, from my point of view.... Lori's has a lot of
the supplements and vitamins, but that's only a part of what is
carried there... still plenty of foods (bulk, refrigerated,
frozen, fresh produce, boxed/canned and freshly made foods)...
One of these days, when we're up in that area, we will have to
check out Lori's. Sounds like a place we would do a good bit of
shopping at, if it were local.
I'm sure that you'd find good stuff there... :)
Undoubtedly. (G)
Yeah, I remember when they carried more food, too... I was
getting my whole wheat pasta and similar from one or the other
of the co-ops...
I usually got my pasta from GNC as our co-op didn't carry it.
At times, I tried making my own but it was a lot of work for
the result, given what I was working with.
Never tried making my own... Now it's common enough item even
in some grocery stores... :)
It was a lot of work, but I didn't have a computer at the time. (G)
Overall, it wasn't worth the time and effort it took to make
it....except for the one time I made lasagne from scratch, even the noodles. Impresed my MIL then. (G)
So hopefully that spring trip will work out.... :)
It would be nice to get down there for a bit. Have to see if
we can find a reasonably priced camp ground.
That would be a good thing too... :)
We'll look into it when the time gets closer. Do know of one
resort type place but it's quite expensive. We don't want a
resort either.
No, not really your type of place... ;)
We're not in it for the resort-y type stuff. In this case, we'd be out visiting friends in the area, wandering around checking out changes,
and so forth. Don't need 3 mini golf courses, a huge pool with separate wave pool, tennis courts, etc, etc, etc.
I saw in the meat case was just a baby goat leg... maybe they'd
sell a smaller amount, didn't ask, since not really ready to
purchase anything yet... Linda, OTOH, did buy quite a bit there,
odds and ends, and some fresh just out of the oven flat bread...
Another place we might want to check out.
I think you might enjoy it... :) Not all that big a store, but
lots packed in there... :)
Those places usually do manage to pack a lot into a little space.
I've been staying at home/inside the past few days. I am feeling
well enough to go to the VFW Christmas dinner tonight tho.
Good.... :) I hope you enjoyed it... :)
It was fun, sat with a couple we hadn't known before but had a good
time/talk with them. Food was ok, but not great.
Pretty much what you'd expect, though.... :)
We'd been to that place quite a bit so were actually surprised that
the food wasn't up to their usual standards. Maybe we noticed it
because it was a smaller amount prepared (It's a southern home cooking cafeteria place.) than they usually do, or maybe they had an off night
but it just wasn't as good as it usually is.
Might depend on what sort of success they have in finding someone
willing to try to fill your shoes there... :)
Talked to the pastor heading up the trip next summer--he said that we could "jump in" if we decide we want/can go later in the process. We
might (but probably wouldn't) be able to join them in VT but more
likely would make a decision some time before then.
Have you done the chili for the VBS group, too....?
No, we do more things like sloppy joe, deconstructed lasagne,
taco salad, poppy seed chicken............chili is more of a
cold weather meal, IMO.
No more than sloppy joes or lasagne, in my book anyway... :)
Too much tomato/acid?
Yes, and I need to find the address of the one who contributed
it to the church cook book in HI. I have to let her know how
well people here like it. (G)
Only reasonable and courteous... ;) Giving credit where due...
IF I can find her address...................
And she's not moved away in the meantime... :)
Probably not, but don't know for sure. Anyway, it's another thing to
put on "hold that thought" for a while.
cold rain. Steve wasn't sure if it was a freezing rain or just
regular. Anyway, church was called off so we will just make a
big batch of turkey soup for us and put extras in the freezer.
'Twill still be useful.... :) Add to your stock of easy
things to fix for when you are laid up... :)
We just ate off of it until it was gone, easier than fixing new, from scratch this week. It was good..................while it lasted.
That worked, too... :)
One of these days, when we're up in that area, we will have to
check out Lori's. Sounds like a place we would do a good bit of
shopping at, if it were local.
I'm sure that you'd find good stuff there... :)
Undoubtedly. (G)
It's a regular stop for us.... :)
I usually got my pasta from GNC as our co-op didn't carry it.
At times, I tried making my own but it was a lot of work for
the result, given what I was working with.
Never tried making my own... Now it's common enough item even
in some grocery stores... :)
It was a lot of work, but I didn't have a computer at the time. (G)
So you had more time on your hands..... ;)
Overall, it wasn't worth the time and effort it took to make
it....except for the one time I made lasagne from scratch, even the noodles. Impresed my MIL then. (G)
A worthy result.... ;)
We'll look into it when the time gets closer. Do know of one
resort type place but it's quite expensive. We don't want a
resort either.
No, not really your type of place... ;)
We're not in it for the resort-y type stuff. In this case, we'd be out visiting friends in the area, wandering around checking out changes,
and so forth. Don't need 3 mini golf courses, a huge pool with separate wave pool, tennis courts, etc, etc, etc.
Nope, not at all.... All you need is a home base for your
explorations... :)
there, NB>>> odds and ends, and some fresh just out of the oven flat bread... RH>> Another place we might want to check out.I saw in the meat case was just a baby goat leg... maybe they'd
sell a smaller amount, didn't ask, since not really ready to
purchase anything yet... Linda, OTOH, did buy quite a bit
I think you might enjoy it... :) Not all that big a store, but
lots packed in there... :)
Those places usually do manage to pack a lot into a little space.
Yup. :)
good RH>> time/talk with them. Food was ok, but not great.Good.... :) I hope you enjoyed it... :)
It was fun, sat with a couple we hadn't known before but had a
Pretty much what you'd expect, though.... :)
We'd been to that place quite a bit so were actually surprised that
the food wasn't up to their usual standards. Maybe we noticed it
because it was a smaller amount prepared (It's a southern home cooking cafeteria place.) than they usually do, or maybe they had an off night
but it just wasn't as good as it usually is.
I hadn't realized it was at a restaurant rather than at the VFW...
someone NB>> willing to try to fill your shoes there... :)Might depend on what sort of success they have in finding
Talked to the pastor heading up the trip next summer--he said that we could "jump in" if we decide we want/can go later in the process. We
might (but probably wouldn't) be able to join them in VT but more
likely would make a decision some time before then.
Time, and healing process, will let you know how feasible it ends up being... :)
Have you done the chili for the VBS group, too....?
No, we do more things like sloppy joe, deconstructed lasagne,
taco salad, poppy seed chicken............chili is more of a
cold weather meal, IMO.
No more than sloppy joes or lasagne, in my book anyway... :)
Too much tomato/acid?
No, just that all three are essentially warm, filling meals... :)
Only reasonable and courteous... ;) Giving credit where due...
IF I can find her address...................
And she's not moved away in the meantime... :)
Probably not, but don't know for sure. Anyway, it's another thing to
put on "hold that thought" for a while.
True. :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 12-22-18 14:24 <=-
I usually got my pasta from GNC as our co-op didn't carry it.
At times, I tried making my own but it was a lot of work for
the result, given what I was working with.
Never tried making my own... Now it's common enough item even
in some grocery stores... :)
It was a lot of work, but I didn't have a computer at the time. (G)
So you had more time on your hands..... ;)
In theory--remember I had 2 little ones, was baking our own bread,
making our own butter, canning a lot, sewing even more...... More
time, not hardly.
Overall, it wasn't worth the time and effort it took to make
it....except for the one time I made lasagne from scratch,
even the noodles. Impresed my MIL then. (G)
A worthy result.... ;)
We thought so.
We'll look into it when the time gets closer. Do know of one
resort type place but it's quite expensive. We don't want a
resort either.
No, not really your type of place... ;)
We're not in it for the resort-y type stuff. In this case, we'd
be out visiting friends in the area, wandering around checking
out changes, and so forth. Don't need 3 mini golf courses, a
huge pool with separate wave pool, tennis courts, etc, etc, etc.
Nope, not at all.... All you need is a home base for your
explorations... :)
We have a mobile motel and restaurant. (G)
I saw in the meat case was just a baby goat leg... maybe they'd
sell a smaller amount, didn't ask, since not really ready to
purchase anything yet... Linda, OTOH, did buy quite a bit
there, odds and ends, and some fresh just out of the oven flat
bread...
Another place we might want to check out.
I think you might enjoy it... :) Not all that big a store, but
lots packed in there... :)
Those places usually do manage to pack a lot into a little space.
Yup. :)
And a lot of interesting stuff.
It was fun, sat with a couple we hadn't known before but had a
good time/talk with them. Food was ok, but not great.
Pretty much what you'd expect, though.... :)
We'd been to that place quite a bit so were actually surprised
that the food wasn't up to their usual standards. Maybe we
noticed it because it was a smaller amount prepared (It's a
southern home cooking cafeteria place.) than they usually do,
or maybe they had an off night but it just wasn't as good as it
usually is.
I hadn't realized it was at a restaurant rather than at the VFW...
The December meeting always it, instead of a regular meeting they have
a Christmas party.
Talked to the pastor heading up the trip next summer--he said
that we could "jump in" if we decide we want/can go later in the
process. We might (but probably wouldn't) be able to join them in
VT but more likely would make a decision some time before then.
Time, and healing process, will let you know how feasible it ends
up being... :)
Yes, and I think he wants us to make broccoli salad again. (G)
chili is more of a cold weather meal, IMO.
No more than sloppy joes or lasagne, in my book anyway... :)
Too much tomato/acid?
No, just that all three are essentially warm, filling meals... :)
The chili is usually reserved for the cook off time frame since I
usually do 2 different types for that. Wouldn't have the time (and probably not the ingredients) to do the (better) one in VT.
(G) NB>> So you had more time on your hands..... ;)Never tried making my own... Now it's common enough item even
in some grocery stores... :)
It was a lot of work, but I didn't have a computer at the time.
In theory--remember I had 2 little ones, was baking our own bread,
making our own butter, canning a lot, sewing even more...... More
time, not hardly.
Ok, make that thought you'd have the time for it... and discovered
that it was a bit more than you wanted to be doing... ;)
Overall, it wasn't worth the time and effort it took to make
it....except for the one time I made lasagne from scratch,
even the noodles. Impresed my MIL then. (G)
A worthy result.... ;)
We thought so.
And thereafter could rest on your laurels... ;)
out changes, and so forth. Don't need 3 mini golf courses, a
huge pool with separate wave pool, tennis courts, etc, etc, etc.
Nope, not at all.... All you need is a home base for your
explorations... :)
We have a mobile motel and restaurant. (G)
Exactly... :)
space. NB>> Yup. :)Another place we might want to check out.
I think you might enjoy it... :) Not all that big a store, but
lots packed in there... :)
Those places usually do manage to pack a lot into a little
And a lot of interesting stuff.
Indeed. :)
VFW...that the food wasn't up to their usual standards. Maybe we
noticed it because it was a smaller amount prepared (It's a
southern home cooking cafeteria place.) than they usually do,
or maybe they had an off night but it just wasn't as good as it
usually is.
I hadn't realized it was at a restaurant rather than at the
The December meeting always it, instead of a regular meeting they have
a Christmas party.
Somehow I'd got the impression that it was either a potluck or catered thing at the VFW building....
in RH>> VT but more likely would make a decision some time beforeTalked to the pastor heading up the trip next summer--he said
that we could "jump in" if we decide we want/can go later in the
process. We might (but probably wouldn't) be able to join them
then.
ends NB>> up being... :)Time, and healing process, will let you know how feasible it
Yes, and I think he wants us to make broccoli salad again. (G)
Probably... ;)
:)chili is more of a cold weather meal, IMO.
No more than sloppy joes or lasagne, in my book anyway... :)
Too much tomato/acid?
No, just that all three are essentially warm, filling meals...
The chili is usually reserved for the cook off time frame since I
usually do 2 different types for that. Wouldn't have the time (and probably not the ingredients) to do the (better) one in VT.
Those are better reasons... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 12-26-18 15:56 <=-
Never tried making my own... Now it's common enough item even
in some grocery stores... :)
It was a lot of work, but I didn't have a computer at the time.
So you had more time on your hands..... ;)
In theory--remember I had 2 little ones, was baking our own bread,
making our own butter, canning a lot, sewing even more...... More
time, not hardly.
Ok, make that thought you'd have the time for it... and discovered
that it was a bit more than you wanted to be doing... ;)
About that, and thought we might save a bit of money. It was probably Steve's idea, most likely saw it on clearance, and thought it a good
idea. Idea was good, practicallity was doing otherwise.
Overall, it wasn't worth the time and effort it took to make
it....except for the one time I made lasagne from scratch,
even the noodles. Impresed my MIL then. (G)
A worthy result.... ;)
We thought so.
And thereafter could rest on your laurels... ;)
For Italian cooking, most likely.
Another place we might want to check out.
I think you might enjoy it... :) Not all that big a store,
but lots packed in there... :)
Those places usually do manage to pack a lot into a little
space.
Yup. :)
And a lot of interesting stuff.
Indeed. :)
Well worth checking out.
that the food wasn't up to their usual standards. Maybe we
noticed it because it was a smaller amount prepared (It's a
southern home cooking cafeteria place.) than they usually do,
or maybe they had an off night but it just wasn't as good as it
usually is.
I hadn't realized it was at a restaurant rather than at the
VFW...
The December meeting always it, instead of a regular meeting
they have a Christmas party.
Somehow I'd got the impression that it was either a potluck or
catered thing at the VFW building....
Actually it's the American Legion building, but they let the VFW,
Marine Corps League and Legion Auxiliary use it too. Don't know if the Sons of the American Legion is still active but they met there also.
Plus they let the quilters use it and (used to, don't know if they
still do) rent it out to others. A few bakers have rented the kitchen
as it is commercially certified.
Talked to the pastor heading up the trip next summer--he said
that we could "jump in" if we decide we want/can go later in the
process. We might (but probably wouldn't) be able to join them
in VT but more likely would make a decision some time before
then.
Time, and healing process, will let you know how feasible it
ends up being... :)
Yes, and I think he wants us to make broccoli salad again. (G)
Probably... ;)
Sounds like a possibility to me.
chili is more of a cold weather meal, IMO.
No more than sloppy joes or lasagne, in my book anyway... :)
Too much tomato/acid?
No, just that all three are essentially warm, filling meals...
The chili is usually reserved for the cook off time frame since
I usually do 2 different types for that. Wouldn't have the time
(and probably not the ingredients) to do the (better) one in VT.
Those are better reasons... ;)
Don't know if I'll be able to make chili for the next cook off,
depends on how much progress the knee has made
bread, RH>> making our own butter, canning a lot, sewing evenIn theory--remember I had 2 little ones, was baking our own
more...... More RH>> time, not hardly.
discovered NB>> that it was a bit more than you wanted to be doing...Ok, make that thought you'd have the time for it... and
;)
About that, and thought we might save a bit of money. It was probably Steve's idea, most likely saw it on clearance, and thought it a good
idea. Idea was good, practicallity was doing otherwise.
That happens... :)
Overall, it wasn't worth the time and effort it took to make
it....except for the one time I made lasagne from scratch,
even the noodles. Impresed my MIL then. (G)
A worthy result.... ;)
We thought so.
And thereafter could rest on your laurels... ;)
For Italian cooking, most likely.
And probably a confidence-booster as well.. :)
I hadn't realized it was at a restaurant rather than at the
VFW...
The December meeting always it, instead of a regular meeting
they have a Christmas party.
Somehow I'd got the impression that it was either a potluck or
catered thing at the VFW building....
Actually it's the American Legion building, but they let the VFW,
Marine Corps League and Legion Auxiliary use it too. Don't know if the Sons of the American Legion is still active but they met there also.
Plus they let the quilters use it and (used to, don't know if they
still do) rent it out to others. A few bakers have rented the kitchen
as it is commercially certified.
OK, so the American Legion building... ;) But I still thought
somehow that the dinners were held there... Sounds like it would be capable of hosting that sort of thing...
the RH>>> process. We might (but probably wouldn't) be able to joinTalked to the pastor heading up the trip next summer--he said
that we could "jump in" if we decide we want/can go later in
them
in VT but more likely would make a decision some time before
then.
Time, and healing process, will let you know how feasible it
ends up being... :)
Yes, and I think he wants us to make broccoli salad again. (G)
Probably... ;)
Sounds like a possibility to me.
If you don't go, maybe you could make up a batch to send with them as
a special treat... ;)
The chili is usually reserved for the cook off time frame since
I usually do 2 different types for that. Wouldn't have the time
(and probably not the ingredients) to do the (better) one in VT.
Those are better reasons... ;)
Don't know if I'll be able to make chili for the next cook off,
depends on how much progress the knee has made
The cook off is in February....?
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 12-31-18 21:55 <=-
In theory--remember I had 2 little ones, was baking our own
bread, making our own butter, canning a lot, sewing even
more...... More time, not hardly.
Ok, make that thought you'd have the time for it... and
discovered that it was a bit more than you wanted to be doing...
About that, and thought we might save a bit of money. It was
probably Steve's idea, most likely saw it on clearance, and
thought it a good idea. Idea was good, practicality was doing
otherwise.
That happens... :)
Very much so. We did buy the pasta attachments for the KA mixer, have
used them a few times. Once I get back to "normal", get some things squared away for good, I may try making some again.
I hadn't realized it was at a restaurant rather than at the
VFW...
The December meeting always it, instead of a regular meeting
they have a Christmas party.
Somehow I'd got the impression that it was either a potluck or
catered thing at the VFW building....
Actually it's the American Legion building, but they let the VFW,
Marine Corps League and Legion Auxiliary use it too. Don't know
if the Sons of the American Legion is still active but they met
there also. Plus they let the quilters use it and (used to, don't
know if they still do) rent it out to others. A few bakers have
rented the kitchen as it is commercially certified.
OK, so the American Legion building... ;) But I still thought
somehow that the dinners were held there... Sounds like it would
be capable of hosting that sort of thing...
It would have been quite tight, fitting everybody in, with tables & chairs. The Legion is in the process of getting construction permits
to enlarge the building so that it can host larger events in the
future.
Talked to the pastor heading up the trip next summer--he said
that we could "jump in" if we decide we want/can go later in
the process. We might (but probably wouldn't) be able to join
them in VT but more likely would make a decision some time
before then.
Time, and healing process, will let you know how feasible it
ends up being... :)
Yes, and I think he wants us to make broccoli salad again. (G)
Probably... ;)
Sounds like a possibility to me.
If you don't go, maybe you could make up a batch to send with
them as a special treat... ;)
Don't know, depends on what sort of cooler they take.
The chili is usually reserved for the cook off time frame since
I usually do 2 different types for that. Wouldn't have the time
(and probably not the ingredients) to do the (better) one in VT.
Those are better reasons... ;)
Don't know if I'll be able to make chili for the next cook off,
depends on how much progress the knee has made
The cook off is in February....?
Super Bowl Sunday.
probably Steve's idea, most likely saw it on clearance, and
thought it a good idea. Idea was good, practicality was doing
otherwise.
That happens... :)
Very much so. We did buy the pasta attachments for the KA mixer, have
used them a few times. Once I get back to "normal", get some things squared away for good, I may try making some again.
It could be a fun thing to do... :)
VFW, RH>> Marine Corps League and Legion Auxiliary use it too. Don'tcatered thing at the VFW building....
Actually it's the American Legion building, but they let the
know
don't RH>> know if they still do) rent it out to others. A few bakers haveif the Sons of the American Legion is still active but they met
there also. Plus they let the quilters use it and (used to,
rented the kitchen as it is commercially certified.
OK, so the American Legion building... ;) But I still thought
somehow that the dinners were held there... Sounds like it would
be capable of hosting that sort of thing...
It would have been quite tight, fitting everybody in, with tables & chairs. The Legion is in the process of getting construction permits
to enlarge the building so that it can host larger events in the
future.
Ah... ok... :)
Time, and healing process, will let you know how feasible it
ends up being... :)
Yes, and I think he wants us to make broccoli salad again. (G)
Probably... ;)
Sounds like a possibility to me.
If you don't go, maybe you could make up a batch to send with
them as a special treat... ;)
Don't know, depends on what sort of cooler they take.
When the time comes, I suppose you could ask about it... :)
VT. NB>>> Those are better reasons... ;)The chili is usually reserved for the cook off time frame since
I usually do 2 different types for that. Wouldn't have the time
(and probably not the ingredients) to do the (better) one in
Don't know if I'll be able to make chili for the next cook off,
depends on how much progress the knee has made
The cook off is in February....?
Super Bowl Sunday.
So, now it'll be before your surgery.... but your knee might be even
less happy by then....
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 01-04-19 21:34 <=-
probably Steve's idea, most likely saw it on clearance, and
thought it a good idea. Idea was good, practicality was doing
otherwise.
That happens... :)
Very much so. We did buy the pasta attachments for the KA mixer,
have used them a few times. Once I get back to "normal", get
some things squared away for good, I may try making some again.
It could be a fun thing to do... :)
Just have to make sure I have enough space to lay it out for drying;
that was a surprise the first time. Didn't expect the recipe to make
quite as much as it did.
catered thing at the VFW building....
Actually it's the American Legion building, but they let the
VFW, Marine Corps League and Legion Auxiliary use it too. Don't
know if the Sons of the American Legion is still active but they
met there also. Plus they let the quilters use it and (used to,
don't know if they still do) rent it out to others. A few bakers
have rented the kitchen as it is commercially certified.
OK, so the American Legion building... ;) But I still thought
somehow that the dinners were held there... Sounds like it would
be capable of hosting that sort of thing...
It would have been quite tight, fitting everybody in, with tables
& chairs. The Legion is in the process of getting construction
permits to enlarge the building so that it can host larger events
in the future.
Ah... ok... :)
Hopefully the permitting, etc will go smoothly and renovations can be
done in a timely manner. The senior center in town is currently being renovated so the quilters moved up to the Legion building (next door). Ii'm not sure when they expect to have the senior center done but if
the Legion building is done while they're working on the senior center, then the quilters will have to find a new home.
Time, and healing process, will let you know how feasible it
ends up being... :)
Yes, and I think he wants us to make broccoli salad again. (G)
Probably... ;)
Sounds like a possibility to me.
If you don't go, maybe you could make up a batch to send with
them as a special treat... ;)
Don't know, depends on what sort of cooler they take.
When the time comes, I suppose you could ask about it... :)
I might. Meanwhile, the Legion is having their annual "end of the
holiday season" pot luck on the 19th--we signed up to bring broccoli salad. (G)
The chili is usually reserved for the cook off time frame since
I usually do 2 different types for that. Wouldn't have the time
(and probably not the ingredients) to do the (better) one in
VT.
Those are better reasons... ;)
Don't know if I'll be able to make chili for the next cook off,
depends on how much progress the knee has made
The cook off is in February....?
Super Bowl Sunday.
So, now it'll be before your surgery.... but your knee might be
even less happy by then....
We'll see--I might make one and freeze it. (G)
Very much so. We did buy the pasta attachments for the KA mixer,
have used them a few times. Once I get back to "normal", get
some things squared away for good, I may try making some again.
It could be a fun thing to do... :)
Just have to make sure I have enough space to lay it out for drying;
that was a surprise the first time. Didn't expect the recipe to make
quite as much as it did.
True... it can be amazing how far it goes once you are rolling it out
so thin.... :)
tables RH>> & chairs. The Legion is in the process of getting construction
events RH>> in the future.permits to enlarge the building so that it can host larger
Ah... ok... :)
Hopefully the permitting, etc will go smoothly and renovations can be
done in a timely manner. The senior center in town is currently being renovated so the quilters moved up to the Legion building (next door). Ii'm not sure when they expect to have the senior center done but if
the Legion building is done while they're working on the senior center, then the quilters will have to find a new home.
It would be convenient if the senior center was finished before the
Legion building starts their renovations.... Are the quilters looking
at possibilities now, or are they just going to wait and see how it
falls out....? :)
If you don't go, maybe you could make up a batch to send with
them as a special treat... ;)
Don't know, depends on what sort of cooler they take.
When the time comes, I suppose you could ask about it... :)
I might. Meanwhile, the Legion is having their annual "end of the
holiday season" pot luck on the 19th--we signed up to bring broccoli salad. (G)
What a surprise.... (G)
The chili is usually reserved for the cook off time frame since
I usually do 2 different types for that. Wouldn't have the time
(and probably not the ingredients) to do the (better) one in
VT.
Those are better reasons... ;)
Don't know if I'll be able to make chili for the next cook off,
depends on how much progress the knee has made
The cook off is in February....?
Super Bowl Sunday.
So, now it'll be before your surgery.... but your knee might be
even less happy by then....
We'll see--I might make one and freeze it. (G)
Once you have your freezer sorted out... ;)
Hopefully the permitting, etc will go smoothly and renovations can be
done in a timely manner. The senior center in town is currently being renovated so the quilters moved up to the Legion building (next door). Ii'm not sure when they expect to have the senior center done but if
the Legion building is done while they're working on the senior center, then the quilters will have to find a new home.
It would be convenient if the senior center was finished before the
Legion building starts their renovations.... Are the quilters looking
at possibilities now, or are they just going to wait and see how it
falls out....? :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 01-09-19 20:51 <=-
Very much so. We did buy the pasta attachments for the KA mixer,
have used them a few times. Once I get back to "normal", get
some things squared away for good, I may try making some again.
It could be a fun thing to do... :)
Just have to make sure I have enough space to lay it out for
drying; that was a surprise the first time. Didn't expect the
recipe to make quite as much as it did.
True... it can be amazing how far it goes once you are rolling
it out so thin.... :)
And if you don't have a lot of flat surfaces to lay it out for drying, you're in trouble. (G)
tables & chairs. The Legion is in the process of getting
construction permits to enlarge the building so that it can
host larger events in the future.
Ah... ok... :)
Hopefully the permitting, etc will go smoothly and renovations
can be done in a timely manner. The senior center in town is
currently being renovated so the quilters moved up to the
Legion building (next door). I'm not sure when they expect to
have the senior center done but if the Legion building is done
while they're working on the senior center, then the quilters
will have to find a new home.
It would be convenient if the senior center was finished before
the Legion building starts their renovations.... Are the
quilters looking at possibilities now, or are they just going
to wait and see how it falls out....? :)
Steve seems to think that the senior center will be done before the
Legion building is started. He's on the Legion Executive Committee;
they met last night and the renovation was part of the discussion.
Should be able to fit a good sized crowd in for meals and other special events when it's done.
If you don't go, maybe you could make up a batch to send with
them as a special treat... ;)
Don't know, depends on what sort of cooler they take.
When the time comes, I suppose you could ask about it... :)
I might. Meanwhile, the Legion is having their annual "end of
the holiday season" pot luck on the 19th--we signed up to bring
broccoli salad. (G)
What a surprise.... (G)
They needed more salads on the sign up sheet and I figured it was one
I could do a bit at a time on. Other option would be to have Steve make it. (G)
The chili is usually reserved for the cook off time frame since
I usually do 2 different types for that. Wouldn't have the time
(and probably not the ingredients) to do the (better) one in
VT.
Those are better reasons... ;)
Don't know if I'll be able to make chili for the next cook off,
depends on how much progress the knee has made
The cook off is in February....?
Super Bowl Sunday.
So, now it'll be before your surgery.... but your knee might be
even less happy by then....
We'll see--I might make one and freeze it. (G)
Once you have your freezer sorted out... ;)
Or, just make it a couple of days ahead & let the flavors mingle.
Quoting Stephen Haffly to Nancy Backus on 01-11-19 12:22 <=-
It would be convenient if the senior center was finished before the
Legion building starts their renovations.... Are the quilters looking
at possibilities now, or are they just going to wait and see how it
falls out....? :)
I don't think there will be a problem. The project cost keeps growing
as the town keeps adding more requirements. The town classifies this as
a commercial building even though when they built it for the Legion, it was not designed as a commercial building so the permitting and requirements are much more stringent. It has about doubled the
estimated cost so actual construction will likely be put off for a
while as the permits and other paperwork will be good for several years from what we understand.
To explain the above, the original Legion building was a block
building that was located where the Town of Wake Forest wanted to build
a new Town Hall. Part of the deal was that the Town would build a new building for the Legion. This turned out to be a double-wide modular building. The construction of this building is definitely much less
robust than what the Town wants for the 12' addition, part of which is that the proposed side will be near the property line so they want that
to be fire resistant construction to prevent any fire from setting any (non-existent) building next door on fire. Next door is where the
Town's water tower is located, so it is not likely that anything will
be constructed on the land immediately adjacent to the Legion's
property line. This makes the super-stringent requirements even more
hard to accept. However, if we want to do this expansion, we have to
deal with the Town's bureaucracy. We originally thought that we would
be able to do much of the work ourselves, but with the classification
of this as a commercial building (because space is rented out for use
by others), it has to go through the commercial process instead of residential.
drying; that was a surprise the first time. Didn't expect the
recipe to make quite as much as it did.
True... it can be amazing how far it goes once you are rolling
it out so thin.... :)
And if you don't have a lot of flat surfaces to lay it out for drying, you're in trouble. (G)
So you'd need to make sure you'd cleared your surfaces before starting
to roll it out... ;)
while they're working on the senior center, then the quilters
will have to find a new home.
It would be convenient if the senior center was finished before
the Legion building starts their renovations.... Are the
quilters looking at possibilities now, or are they just going
to wait and see how it falls out....? :)
Steve seems to think that the senior center will be done before the
Legion building is started. He's on the Legion Executive Committee;
they met last night and the renovation was part of the discussion.
Yes, he gave me a detailed reply to that....
Should be able to fit a good sized crowd in for meals and other special events when it's done.
That will be nice.... :)
When the time comes, I suppose you could ask about it... :)
I might. Meanwhile, the Legion is having their annual "end of
the holiday season" pot luck on the 19th--we signed up to bring
broccoli salad. (G)
What a surprise.... (G)
They needed more salads on the sign up sheet and I figured it was one
I could do a bit at a time on. Other option would be to have Steve make it. (G)
Either would work... :)
The cook off is in February....?
Super Bowl Sunday.
So, now it'll be before your surgery.... but your knee might be
even less happy by then....
We'll see--I might make one and freeze it. (G)
Once you have your freezer sorted out... ;)
Or, just make it a couple of days ahead & let the flavors mingle.
That would work, too... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 01-13-19 21:02 <=-
drying; that was a surprise the first time. Didn't expect the
recipe to make quite as much as it did.
True... it can be amazing how far it goes once you are rolling
it out so thin.... :)
And if you don't have a lot of flat surfaces to lay it out for
drying, you're in trouble. (G)
So you'd need to make sure you'd cleared your surfaces before
starting to roll it out... ;)
In this case, extrude it thru the KA, cut it and lay it out to dry.
while they're working on the senior center, then the quilters
will have to find a new home.
It would be convenient if the senior center was finished before
the Legion building starts their renovations.... Are the
quilters looking at possibilities now, or are they just going
to wait and see how it falls out....? :)
Steve seems to think that the senior center will be done before
the Legion building is started. He's on the Legion Executive
Committee; they met last night and the renovation was part of the
discussion.
Yes, he gave me a detailed reply to that....
I saw.
Should be able to fit a good sized crowd in for meals and other
special events when it's done.
That will be nice.... :)
Very much so. Had the Auxillary post holiday get together yesterday at
a sports bar. Not my place of choice but..........the Carolina Cuban sandwich I had was overall pretty good but for the fact they used
some red bbq sauce on it.
When the time comes, I suppose you could ask about it... :)
I might. Meanwhile, the Legion is having their annual "end of
the holiday season" pot luck on the 19th--we signed up to bring
broccoli salad. (G)
What a surprise.... (G)
They needed more salads on the sign up sheet and I figured it
was one I could do a bit at a time on. Other option would be to
have Steve make it. (G)
Either would work... :)
So we will work on it later this week, have it ready for Saturday
evening.
The cook off is in February....?
Super Bowl Sunday.
So, now it'll be before your surgery.... but your knee might be
even less happy by then....
We'll see--I might make one and freeze it. (G)
Once you have your freezer sorted out... ;)
Or, just make it a couple of days ahead & let the flavors mingle.
That would work, too... :)
I'll probably do just one version, with help from Steve, this year.
And if you don't have a lot of flat surfaces to lay it out for
drying, you're in trouble. (G)
So you'd need to make sure you'd cleared your surfaces before
starting to roll it out... ;)
In this case, extrude it thru the KA, cut it and lay it out to dry.
That's what I meant... :) You'd want to be sure you were going to
have enough surfaces available first before starting the process....
:)
the RH>> discussion.Steve seems to think that the senior center will be done before
the Legion building is started. He's on the Legion Executive
Committee; they met last night and the renovation was part of
Yes, he gave me a detailed reply to that....
I saw.
So the quilters won't keep being displaced, a good thing... :)
Should be able to fit a good sized crowd in for meals and other
special events when it's done.
That will be nice.... :)
Very much so. Had the Auxillary post holiday get together yesterday at
a sports bar. Not my place of choice but..........the Carolina Cuban sandwich I had was overall pretty good but for the fact they used
some red bbq sauce on it.
Hear you on the not your place of choice.... but what can one do when
it's not your choice to make.... At least the food was reasonably
good... Another time maybe you could ask for a different sauce...?
They needed more salads on the sign up sheet and I figured it
was one I could do a bit at a time on. Other option would be to
have Steve make it. (G)
Either would work... :)
So we will work on it later this week, have it ready for Saturday
evening.
Sounds good... :)
be NB>>>> even less happy by then....The cook off is in February....?
Super Bowl Sunday.
So, now it'll be before your surgery.... but your knee might
mingle. NB>> That would work, too... :)We'll see--I might make one and freeze it. (G)
Once you have your freezer sorted out... ;)
Or, just make it a couple of days ahead & let the flavors
I'll probably do just one version, with help from Steve, this year.
Sounds wise.... :)
With the extra requirements and cost, you'll need to raise more money
to accomplish the project... makes sense to me... the why, of course,
is
less sense-making, but that's the way bureaucracy is.... That does
sound like the senior center construction will be done before the
Legion can even get started on their project.... Hopefully the
permits will
still be good when the time comes... :)
It certainly is typical bureaucracy at work.... it's a shame that
allowing use by others ended up making the whole process such a nightmare.... How much of a cut does the town end up getting of the project cost....?
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 01-21-19 13:56 <=-
And if you don't have a lot of flat surfaces to lay it out for
drying, you're in trouble. (G)
So you'd need to make sure you'd cleared your surfaces before
starting to roll it out... ;)
In this case, extrude it thru the KA, cut it and lay it out to
dry.
That's what I meant... :) You'd want to be sure you were going
to have enough surfaces available first before starting the
process.... :)
We have a bit more in this kitchen than we did in the rental house,
but still, not a whole lot more.
Steve seems to think that the senior center will be done before
the Legion building is started. He's on the Legion Executive
Committee; they met last night and the renovation was part of
the discussion.
Yes, he gave me a detailed reply to that....
I saw.
So the quilters won't keep being displaced, a good thing... :)
Very good for the group.
Should be able to fit a good sized crowd in for meals and other
special events when it's done.
That will be nice.... :)
Very much so. Had the Auxillary post holiday get together
yesterday at a sports bar. Not my place of choice but.......
the Carolina Cuban sandwich I had was overall pretty good but
for the fact they used some red bbq sauce on it.
Hear you on the not your place of choice.... but what can one do
when it's not your choice to make.... At least the food was
reasonably good... Another time maybe you could ask for a
different sauce...?
I'll just ask that the sauce be left off, or order something else.
Don't think Steve and I will go there on our own, it's a sports bar and the food is oriented toward that concept. It also took a very long time from when we ordered to when we got it.
They needed more salads on the sign up sheet and I figured it
was one I could do a bit at a time on. Other option would be to
have Steve make it. (G)
Either would work... :)
So we will work on it later this week, have it ready for Saturday
evening.
Sounds good... :)
I made it Saturday morning, worked out well.
The cook off is in February....?
Super Bowl Sunday.
So, now it'll be before your surgery.... but your knee might
be even less happy by then....
We'll see--I might make one and freeze it. (G)
Once you have your freezer sorted out... ;)
Or, just make it a couple of days ahead & let the flavors
mingle.
That would work, too... :)
I'll probably do just one version, with help from Steve, this year.
Sounds wise.... :)
It's coming up in a couple of weeks--have to start looking for
peppers. (G)
Quoting Stephen Haffly to Nancy Backus on 01-22-19 12:45 <=-
That does sound like the senior center construction will be done
before the Legion can even get started on their project....
Hopefully the permits will still be good when the time comes... :)
They should be.
It certainly is typical bureaucracy at work.... it's a shame that
allowing use by others ended up making the whole process such a
nightmare.... How much of a cut does the town end up getting of the
project cost....?
That amount, I can't say. I understand the variance was granted but
part of the added cost is for permits which helps pay the salaries of
the building inspectors. Given the benefit of having the Veterans organizations in and contributing to the community, it would have
seemed that this process could be done faster and with less expense.
We'll see what happens.
starting to roll it out... ;)
In this case, extrude it thru the KA, cut it and lay it out to
dry.
That's what I meant... :) You'd want to be sure you were going
to have enough surfaces available first before starting the
process.... :)
We have a bit more in this kitchen than we did in the rental house,
but still, not a whole lot more.
So, before starting the process, you'd want to check around and make
sure enough surfaces were clear of the inevitable odds and ends that
you'd be able to lay out the cut pieces of pasta....
Yes, he gave me a detailed reply to that....
I saw.
So the quilters won't keep being displaced, a good thing... :)
Very good for the group.
Yup.
Very much so. Had the Auxillary post holiday get together
yesterday at a sports bar. Not my place of choice but.......
the Carolina Cuban sandwich I had was overall pretty good but
for the fact they used some red bbq sauce on it.
Hear you on the not your place of choice.... but what can one do
when it's not your choice to make.... At least the food was
reasonably good... Another time maybe you could ask for a
different sauce...?
I'll just ask that the sauce be left off, or order something else.
Don't think Steve and I will go there on our own, it's a sports bar and the food is oriented toward that concept. It also took a very long time from when we ordered to when we got it.
It's the sort of place that wouldn't be on either our A list or our B list.... just the list of "ok, we'll go with you" when that's the
choice at hand... ;)
Saturday RH>> evening.They needed more salads on the sign up sheet and I figured it
was one I could do a bit at a time on. Other option would be to
have Steve make it. (G)
Either would work... :)
So we will work on it later this week, have it ready for
Sounds good... :)
I made it Saturday morning, worked out well.
Good. :)
year. NB>> Sounds wise.... :)Once you have your freezer sorted out... ;)
Or, just make it a couple of days ahead & let the flavors
mingle.
That would work, too... :)
I'll probably do just one version, with help from Steve, this
It's coming up in a couple of weeks--have to start looking for
peppers. (G)
And now it's the coming up Sunday... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 01-31-19 20:34 <=-
starting to roll it out... ;)
In this case, extrude it thru the KA, cut it and lay it out to
dry.
That's what I meant... :) You'd want to be sure you were going
to have enough surfaces available first before starting the
process.... :)
We have a bit more in this kitchen than we did in the rental
house, but still, not a whole lot more.
So, before starting the process, you'd want to check around and
make sure enough surfaces were clear of the inevitable odds and
ends that you'd be able to lay out the cut pieces of pasta....
For sure! Space can be found, if you get creative in looking
sometimes. (G)
So the quilters won't keep being displaced, a good thing... :)
Very good for the group.
Yup.
Because of the pre op and other things that needed tending to, I
didn't go yesterday. I will probably finish the machine work I need to
do on the one baby quilt at home.
Very much so. Had the Auxillary post holiday get together
yesterday at a sports bar. Not my place of choice but.......
the Carolina Cuban sandwich I had was overall pretty good but
for the fact they used some red bbq sauce on it.
Hear you on the not your place of choice.... but what can one do
when it's not your choice to make.... At least the food was
reasonably good... Another time maybe you could ask for a
different sauce...?
I'll just ask that the sauce be left off, or order something
else. Don't think Steve and I will go there on our own, it's a
sports bar and the food is oriented toward that concept. It also
took a very long time from when we ordered to when we got it.
It's the sort of place that wouldn't be on either our A list or
our B list.... just the list of "ok, we'll go with you" when
that's the choice at hand... ;)
That's about it. Told Steve about it; we decided it won't be worth his trying out unless he (or we) are with others that want to go there.
Or, just make it a couple of days ahead & let the flavors
mingle.
That would work, too... :)
I'll probably do just one version, with help from Steve, this
year.
Sounds wise.... :)
It's coming up in a couple of weeks--have to start looking for
peppers. (G)
And now it's the coming up Sunday... ;)
Yes, we got the peppers and meat today (had onions, tomato stuff
already) so will do prep work tomorrow. May do some of the cooking on Saturday, finish it off Sunday afternoon.
So, before starting the process, you'd want to check around and
make sure enough surfaces were clear of the inevitable odds and
ends that you'd be able to lay out the cut pieces of pasta....
For sure! Space can be found, if you get creative in looking
sometimes. (G)
And best to have done the creative looking before you actually have
the strips in hand to lay out... ;)
So the quilters won't keep being displaced, a good thing... :)
Very good for the group.
Yup.
Because of the pre op and other things that needed tending to, I
didn't go yesterday. I will probably finish the machine work I need to
do on the one baby quilt at home.
That should work out ok....
do NB>>> when it's not your choice to make.... At least the food wasHear you on the not your place of choice.... but what can one
reasonably good... Another time maybe you could ask for a
different sauce...?
I'll just ask that the sauce be left off, or order something
else. Don't think Steve and I will go there on our own, it's a
sports bar and the food is oriented toward that concept. It also
took a very long time from when we ordered to when we got it.
It's the sort of place that wouldn't be on either our A list or
our B list.... just the list of "ok, we'll go with you" when
that's the choice at hand... ;)
That's about it. Told Steve about it; we decided it won't be worth his trying out unless he (or we) are with others that want to go there.
And no big loss if that never comes up... :)
It's coming up in a couple of weeks--have to start looking for
peppers. (G)
And now it's the coming up Sunday... ;)
Yes, we got the peppers and meat today (had onions, tomato stuff
already) so will do prep work tomorrow. May do some of the cooking on Saturday, finish it off Sunday afternoon.
So, how did it go...? And did you place this year....? :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 02-06-19 16:59 <=-
So the quilters won't keep being displaced, a good thing... :)
Very good for the group.
Yup.
Because of the pre op and other things that needed tending to, I
didn't go yesterday. I will probably finish the machine work I
need to do on the one baby quilt at home.
That should work out ok....
Did so, now just have to remove construction marks and take it to the shower next week. Having the shower at Olive Garden this time.
else. Don't think Steve and I will go there on our own, it's a
sports bar and the food is oriented toward that concept. It also
took a very long time from when we ordered to when we got it.
It's the sort of place that wouldn't be on either our A list or
our B list.... just the list of "ok, we'll go with you" when
that's the choice at hand... ;)
That's about it. Told Steve about it; we decided it won't be
worth his trying out unless he (or we) are with others that want
to go there.
And no big loss if that never comes up... :)
Agreed, I won't even mention the name of it. (G)
It's coming up in a couple of weeks--have to start looking for
peppers. (G)
And now it's the coming up Sunday... ;)
Yes, we got the peppers and meat today (had onions, tomato stuff
already) so will do prep work tomorrow. May do some of the
cooking on Saturday, finish it off Sunday afternoon.
So, how did it go...? And did you place this year....? :)
We tied for 3rd--a 3 way tie. This year it was a bit of a hybrid of my
ICS stye and a bit of the family style. Steve did the cooking; I
thought it was a bit on the thin side but.........we placed. IIRC, I've placed every year, except, of course, the one year we were out of town
for a funeral and couldn't get back in time.
Did so, now just have to remove construction marks and take it to the shower next week. Having the shower at Olive Garden this time.
Good going... :) You'll like Olive Garden better than some other places... :)
our B list.... just the list of "ok, we'll go with you" when
that's the choice at hand... ;)
That's about it. Told Steve about it; we decided it won't be
worth his trying out unless he (or we) are with others that want
to go there.
And no big loss if that never comes up... :)
Agreed, I won't even mention the name of it. (G)
Not even to warn people off from it...? (G) Being a sports bar is a black mark against it in my book, too.... ;)
already) so will do prep work tomorrow. May do some of the
cooking on Saturday, finish it off Sunday afternoon.
So, how did it go...? And did you place this year....? :)
We tied for 3rd--a 3 way tie. This year it was a bit of a hybrid of my
ICS stye and a bit of the family style. Steve did the cooking; I
thought it was a bit on the thin side but.........we placed. IIRC, I've placed every year, except, of course, the one year we were out of town
for a funeral and couldn't get back in time.
Hard to place when you don't even enter, after all... ;) What were
the top two chilies...? Would you have rated them as high...?
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 02-10-19 21:10 <=-
Did so, now just have to remove construction marks and take it
to the shower next week. Having the shower at Olive Garden this
time.
Good going... :) You'll like Olive Garden better than some other
places... :)
I've been there before, just have to decide what to get there. (G)
our B list.... just the list of "ok, we'll go with you" when
that's the choice at hand... ;)
That's about it. Told Steve about it; we decided it won't be
worth his trying out unless he (or we) are with others that want
to go there.
And no big loss if that never comes up... :)
Agreed, I won't even mention the name of it. (G)
Not even to warn people off from it...? (G) Being a sports bar
is a black mark against it in my book, too.... ;)
There are several chain sports bars in WF--we tried one (a wings
place) when it first opened up--but neither of us like that sort of
place to eat so we gravitate elsewhere.
already) so will do prep work tomorrow. May do some of the
cooking on Saturday, finish it off Sunday afternoon.
So, how did it go...? And did you place this year....? :)
We tied for 3rd--a 3 way tie. This year it was a bit of a
hybrid of my ICS style and a bit of the family style. Steve did
the cooking; I thought it was a bit on the thin side but......
we placed. IIRC, I've placed every year, except, of course, the
one year we were out of town for a funeral and couldn't get
back in time.
Hard to place when you don't even enter, after all... ;) What
were the top two chilies...? Would you have rated them as
high...?
Steve didn't like the top 2 as much as he liked ours. Probably
wouldn't have ranked them as high but, we weren't the judges so.......
other NB>> places... :)to the shower next week. Having the shower at Olive Garden this
time.
Good going... :) You'll like Olive Garden better than some
I've been there before, just have to decide what to get there. (G)
That's what I meant.... ;) It's a known good quantity for you... And
what did you decide on having....?
Not even to warn people off from it...? (G) Being a sports bar
is a black mark against it in my book, too.... ;)
There are several chain sports bars in WF--we tried one (a wings
place) when it first opened up--but neither of us like that sort of
place to eat so we gravitate elsewhere.
Likewise... I don't like the noise or the visual confusion of the
multiple TV screens... and often the food isn't all that great,
either...
already) so will do prep work tomorrow. May do some of the
cooking on Saturday, finish it off Sunday afternoon.
So, how did it go...? And did you place this year....? :)
We tied for 3rd--a 3 way tie. This year it was a bit of a
hybrid of my ICS style and a bit of the family style. Steve did
the cooking; I thought it was a bit on the thin side but......
we placed. IIRC, I've placed every year, except, of course, the
one year we were out of town for a funeral and couldn't get
back in time.
Hard to place when you don't even enter, after all... ;) What
were the top two chilies...? Would you have rated them as
high...?
Steve didn't like the top 2 as much as he liked ours. Probably
wouldn't have ranked them as high but, we weren't the judges so.......
Did the judges at least seem to know what chili should be...? :)
Were the top chilies basic chilies, then....? nothing strange or
outre' about them....?
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 02-27-19 15:33 <=-
to the shower next week. Having the shower at Olive Garden this
time.
Good going... :) You'll like Olive Garden better than some
other places... :)
I've been there before, just have to decide what to get there. (G)
That's what I meant.... ;) It's a known good quantity for you...
And what did you decide on having....?
I had the chicken marsala. Subbed out the garlic mashed potatoes, had zuchinni with parm cheese (broiled) istead. Brought home half of my chicken and a good bit of salad so we had supper the next night--Steve
had some left over chicken from another meal and salad.
Not even to warn people off from it...? (G) Being a sports bar
is a black mark against it in my book, too.... ;)
There are several chain sports bars in WF--we tried one (a wings
place) when it first opened up--but neither of us like that sort
of place to eat so we gravitate elsewhere.
Likewise... I don't like the noise or the visual confusion of the
multiple TV screens... and often the food isn't all that great,
either...
It's bar food. Most places like that do have some form of chicken
wings; I usually get them without the sauce. That cuts the sugar and
mess. (G)
already) so will do prep work tomorrow. May do some of the
cooking on Saturday, finish it off Sunday afternoon.
So, how did it go...? And did you place this year....? :)
We tied for 3rd--a 3 way tie. This year it was a bit of a
hybrid of my ICS style and a bit of the family style. Steve did
the cooking; I thought it was a bit on the thin side but......
we placed. IIRC, I've placed every year, except, of course, the
one year we were out of town for a funeral and couldn't get
back in time.
Hard to place when you don't even enter, after all... ;) What
were the top two chilies...? Would you have rated them as
high...?
Steve didn't like the top 2 as much as he liked ours. Probably
wouldn't have ranked them as high but, we weren't the judges so.......
Did the judges at least seem to know what chili should be...? :)
More so than in some years.
Were the top chilies basic chilies, then....? nothing strange or
outre' about them....?
Italian sausage does not belong in chili. But, no pineapple or
anything like that. The winner did put some bacon in hers tho.
you... NB>> And what did you decide on having....?
I had the chicken marsala. Subbed out the garlic mashed potatoes, had zuchinni with parm cheese (broiled) istead. Brought home half of my chicken and a good bit of salad so we had supper the next night--Steve
had some left over chicken from another meal and salad.
Tasty... and worked out well for the next night... ;)
the NB>> multiple TV screens... and often the food isn't all thatLikewise... I don't like the noise or the visual confusion of
great,
either...
It's bar food. Most places like that do have some form of chicken
wings; I usually get them without the sauce. That cuts the sugar and
mess. (G)
Wings are ok... not my favorite food, although I don't reall mind
them... Richard finds them too much work, usually... ;)
So, how did it go...? And did you place this year....? :)
We tied for 3rd--a 3 way tie. This year it was a bit of a
hybrid of my ICS style and a bit of the family style. Steve did
the cooking; I thought it was a bit on the thin side but......
we placed. IIRC, I've placed every year, except, of course, the
one year we were out of town for a funeral and couldn't get
back in time.
Hard to place when you don't even enter, after all... ;) What
were the top two chilies...? Would you have rated them as
high...?
Steve didn't like the top 2 as much as he liked ours. Probably
wouldn't have ranked them as high but, we weren't the judges so....... NB>> Did the judges at least seem to know what chili should be...? :)
More so than in some years.
That's helpful... :)
or NB>> outre' about them....?Were the top chilies basic chilies, then....? nothing strange
Italian sausage does not belong in chili. But, no pineapple or
anything like that. The winner did put some bacon in hers tho.
Bacon's an interesting touch... :) The second place one had Italian sausage, then....? That would make a tasty bean stew, but agreed, not exactly what should be in chili... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 03-02-19 14:42 <=-
Likewise... I don't like the noise or the visual confusion of
the multiple TV screens... and often the food isn't all that
great, either...
It's bar food. Most places like that do have some form of chicken
wings; I usually get them without the sauce. That cuts the sugar
and mess. (G)
Wings are ok... not my favorite food, although I don't really
mind them... Richard finds them too much work, usually... ;)
I try to see if I can get some sort of salad to go with them.
Sometimes I can, other times, not so lucky.
Were the top chilies basic chilies, then....? nothing strange
or outre' about them....?
Italian sausage does not belong in chili. But, no pineapple or
anything like that. The winner did put some bacon in hers tho.
Bacon's an interesting touch... :) The second place one had
Italian sausage, then....? That would make a tasty bean stew,
but agreed, not exactly what should be in chili... :)
I think it was the 2nd place, too much has gone on in the month since,
for me to accurately remember.
chicken RH>> wings; I usually get them without the sauce. That cutsIt's bar food. Most places like that do have some form of
the sugar
and mess. (G)
Wings are ok... not my favorite food, although I don't really
mind them... Richard finds them too much work, usually... ;)
I try to see if I can get some sort of salad to go with them.
Sometimes I can, other times, not so lucky.
Sometimes they serve celery with them... (along with the blue cheese dressing that you don't care for....)
Were the top chilies basic chilies, then....? nothing strange
or outre' about them....?
Italian sausage does not belong in chili. But, no pineapple or
anything like that. The winner did put some bacon in hers tho.
Bacon's an interesting touch... :) The second place one had
Italian sausage, then....? That would make a tasty bean stew,
but agreed, not exactly what should be in chili... :)
I think it was the 2nd place, too much has gone on in the month since,
for me to accurately remember.
Well, if the 1st place had bacon in it, and you were the 3rd place,
then, if it was in the top three it would have to be 2nd... (G)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 03-08-19 14:28 <=-
It's bar food. Most places like that do have some form of
chicken wings; I usually get them without the sauce. That cuts
the sugar and mess. (G)
Wings are ok... not my favorite food, although I don't really
mind them... Richard finds them too much work, usually... ;)
I try to see if I can get some sort of salad to go with them.
Sometimes I can, other times, not so lucky.
Sometimes they serve celery with them... (along with the blue
cheese dressing that you don't care for....)
I'd rather get a full salad if I can.
Were the top chilies basic chilies, then....? nothing strange
or outre' about them....?
Italian sausage does not belong in chili. But, no pineapple or
anything like that. The winner did put some bacon in hers tho.
Bacon's an interesting touch... :) The second place one had
Italian sausage, then....? That would make a tasty bean stew,
but agreed, not exactly what should be in chili... :)
I think it was the 2nd place, too much has gone on in the month
since, for me to accurately remember.
Well, if the 1st place had bacon in it, and you were the 3rd place,
then, if it was in the top three it would have to be 2nd... (G)
Could have been one of the others that tied for 3rd--it was a 3 way
tie.
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