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[MsChristy12]

@Smugpugmug we got these last weekend. Are these the ones you mentioned?

 

[Smugpugmug]

@Smugpugmug we got these last weekend. Are these the ones you mentioned?View attachment 756295

Those are really good but no those weren't the ones I was referring to. I was talking about these:


The inside is banana custard and it's SO good. You can only get these in the duty free shop at the Narita airport in Tokyo (or overpay for them on ebay and other online stores). 100% recommend these. I brought them home as a souvenir and they were quickly devoured.

 

[bluezy]

Just throwing this out there, we went to a ortho dr yesterday and there wasn't a mask is needed sign. First dr office we've been in years that has stopped.

Although we may still wear one going to primary dr. I mean people are coming in for all kinds of reason, probably half fall under the cough/cold/ flu category . Might wear them to cut down on picking up a germ or two.

My daughter's dentist is the only doctor's office I've been to in the last 6 months that still had masks required, though they didn't say anything to the family of 4 who walked in with no masks...probably because when one of the kids said "Mom, the sign says masks required. Why aren't we wearing masks??? Everyone else is wearing a mask!" the mom said, "No one can force you to wear a mask. We're done wearing masks. They don't help anyway." The interesting thing was that when we were at that dentist office over the summer, they had dropped the masking requirements so I was a little surprised that they had reinstituted the mask policy -- I'm guessing because it was winter. We'll see what the rules are when we go again in a few weeks. Anyway, in the last 3 months I've been to my family practitioner and my GYN as well as the local lab, and I've taken my mom to 2 different doctors and none of them required masks anymore though they all said if you had flu-like symptoms or weren't vaccinated, you still needed to wear a mask. We have 2 large hospital systems in our area and one of them dropped their mask mandates about 2 months ago and the other one did it last week. They still both require them in certain areas (NICU, PICU, ICU, etc.) and if you have flu-like symptoms, but in general they no longer require masks.

 

[MsChristy12]

Those are really good but no those weren't the ones I was referring to. I was talking about these:

View attachment 756297
The inside is banana custard and it's SO good. You can only get these in the duty free shop at the Narita airport in Tokyo (or overpay for them on ebay and other online stores). 100% recommend these. I brought them home as a souvenir and they were quickly devoured.

Oh yesss!! Tokyo !! They are soooo good! DH bought enough last time that I even got a freebie Tokyo pouch! Did you ever try the Mickey ones? I wonder if they taste just as good?

 

[jo-jo]

My daughter's dentist is the only doctor's office I've been to in the last 6 months that still had masks required, though they didn't say anything to the family of 4 who walked in with no masks...probably because when one of the kids said "Mom, the sign says masks required. Why aren't we wearing masks??? Everyone else is wearing a mask!" the mom said, "No one can force you to wear a mask. We're done wearing masks. They don't help anyway." The interesting thing was that when we were at that dentist office over the summer, they had dropped the masking requirements so I was a little surprised that they had reinstituted the mask policy -- I'm guessing because it was winter. We'll see what the rules are when we go again in a few weeks. Anyway, in the last 3 months I've been to my family practitioner and my GYN as well as the local lab, and I've taken my mom to 2 different doctors and none of them required masks anymore though they all said if you had flu-like symptoms or weren't vaccinated, you still needed to wear a mask. We have 2 large hospital systems in our area and one of them dropped their mask mandates about 2 months ago and the other one did it last week. They still both require them in certain areas (NICU, PICU, ICU, etc.) and if you have flu-like symptoms, but in general they no longer require masks.

In the last 4 months, we've been to quest (blood work) cardiologist, surgeon , hospital , primary and orthopedist, and place for xrays. Needed masks. The trip yesterday to orthro was the first without mask.

 

[Smugpugmug]

Oh yesss!! Tokyo !! They are soooo good! DH bought enough last time that I even got a freebie Tokyo pouch! Did you ever try the Mickey ones? I wonder if they taste just as good?

I haven't but I will on my next trip! I've heard good things about them though. I did try barley whole wheat flavored ones that I saw at my local Korean grocery store and those were kinda gross. I also think barley flavored tea is gross.

 

[MsChristy12]

So what you're telling us is, we're eating diet chocolate?

That's not a bad way to think about it if you wanna consume as much as you want!

 

[tvguy]

In the last 4 months, we've been to quest (blood work) cardiologist, surgeon , hospital , primary and orthopedist, and place for xrays. Needed masks. The trip yesterday to orthro was the first without mask.

I have regular blood work and frequent specialists appointments and masks are still required in medical facilities here. Dentist still requires them in the waiting area.
Got back last Thursday from a 3,600 mile road trip across California, Arizona, New Mexico and into Texas. No masks required in hotels, but the housekeeping staff all wear them still (6 different hotels, all Holiday Inn Expresses) and most fast food workers still wearing them. And of course, I get brave and finally get out and about and my wife and I both have covid now. My specialist appointment today will be a video visit.

 

[princesscinderella]

Any desk lamp experts out there? DH has a desk lamp that is at least 20 years old, uses florescent tubes, but one slot is non working. 15 watt bulb.

We bought this. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BG2F588Y?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

But the old lamp with only one slot working is brighter than the new one. We want bright. What should I be looking for?

You want something like this Ott light lamp. They’re awesome and help with eye strain and it’s a more natural light great for seeing colors.

OttLite Charge Up LED Desk Lamp with Wireless Qi Charging & USB Charging Port, with ClearSun LED Technology - Adjustable Neck, 3 Color Temperature Modes, Reduces Eyestrain - Travel-Friendly Task Lamp https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YS7FWMP?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_50T1WYCJGG84Z1498VJD

 

[princesscinderella]

I think we need to move along from the mask talk or we may get this thread actually shut down.

 

[princesscinderella]

Who here likes boba tea? If so what’s your preferred flavor combo.

We go to a place called Quickly (I believe it’s a franchise) my order is Orange Black tea with original style tapioca boba. My daughter likes blueberry milk tea and my son likes Taro.

 

[Smugpugmug]

Who here likes boba tea? If so what’s your preferred flavor combo.

We go to a place called Quickly (I believe it’s a franchise) my order is Orange Black tea with original style tapioca boba. My daughter likes blueberry milk tea and my son likes Taro.

I LOVE boba but I don't get it very often. I love banana flavored boba but that flavor is uncommon and haven't seen it at the majority of places I've been to.

I go to a chain called Kung Fu Tea and I order a Honey Milk tea with added boba (sucks that the boba costs extra). Their Thai milk tea is very good too.

 

[MsChristy12]

Who here likes boba tea? If so what’s your preferred flavor combo.

We go to a place called Quickly (I believe it’s a franchise) my order is Orange Black tea with original style tapioca boba. My daughter likes blueberry milk tea and my son likes Taro.

Right here!

We have an abundance of boba tea places around here. The most popular and more known ones are probably Sharetea, Happy Lemon, TP Tea. I am the weird person that I like different drinks at different place so depending on where we go, I order different things. Some of my favorites are Taro (but not the powder ones), Okinawa milk tea, strawberry black tea, coffee milk tea, brown sugar milk tea, avocado matcha smoothie (only at Happy Lemon).

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I've not had boba tea before but have always been intrigued by trying it out

 

[princesscinderella]

Right here!

We have an abundance of boba tea places around here. The most popular and more known ones are probably Sharetea, Happy Lemon, TP Tea. I am the weird person that I like different drinks at different place so depending on where we go, I order different things. Some of my favorites are Taro (but not the powder ones), Okinawa milk tea, strawberry black tea, coffee milk tea, brown sugar milk tea, avocado matcha smoothie (only at Happy Lemon).

Avocado Matcha sounds yummy!!

 

[princesscinderella]

I've not had boba tea before but have always been intrigued by trying it out

Your assignment this week is to go out a give it a try and report back your review

 

[nw6675]

I honestly don't get the hype. It wasn't terrible, but it just wasn't anything I'd seek out or choose over anything else.

 

[EllieJedi]

In the last 4 months, we've been to quest (blood work) cardiologist, surgeon , hospital , primary and orthopedist, and place for xrays. Needed masks. The trip yesterday to orthro was the first without mask.

I had a doctor appointment yesterday and it was the first time I’ve noticed the signs were down. I’ve had quite a few appointments over the last few months but this was my first appointment this month.

And in addition to Japanese Kit Kats being good, I also liked their ice cream.

 

[Grace&Carolinesmom]

I've not had boba tea before but have always been intrigued by trying it out

DITTO!!

 

[Smugpugmug]

DITTO!!

You get the homework assignment alongside Mackenzie.