Exchangers-Come here and chat with us

[kimbac3]

Have a fun trip. We had sent out a postcard to you today .

Thanks Patsy!! Yours will be on it's way soon!!

Kimba

 

[bobbiwoz]

I would like the power to blink and get somewhere! The 11 hour drive to Cape May is still on my mind!!

Kimba, you're very nearly on your way

 

[kimbac3]

Bye Everyone!!! I'll be back in 10 days!!

Don't have too much fun here without me!!

Kimba

 

[TheDisneyBunch]

That's a good one!! I'd like to be able to move things just by thinking. With the chronic foot and leg pain I have, just walking to the sink is a chore. Sure would be nice to "think" the dishes into the sink!!

Hope we get to run into you at Disney!! We're leaving at 3am Friday. I can't believe I'm not still in bed getting in some extra sleep but..1. I'm suffering through a stomach bug (at least that's what I hope it is!) and 2. I'M TOO EXCITED TO SLEEP!!!!

By the way I voted for your adorable little boy. So cute!!

Kimba

Aww, I hope you get to feeling better.

I will have that too excited to sleep bug tomorrow night I am sure..lol Heck, I am all excited now.

We must run into one another at some point being at the same resort and all. I need to find a lgmh to hang on my camera bag. Look for a couple with red hair (me) brown hair (dh) and a little blondie (ds).

Thank you so much for the vote too. I really appreciate that. We will be gone when the contest ends so I am praying the votes will help him stay in first but I know people get others to go in and vote at the last minute to make their kids win. Ah, well, worth a shot though.

 

[kimbac3]

Hi All!! I'm Back!! Sure has been quiet on this thread!!

We had a great time. It rained alot though, and we came back to a dead hot water heater!! DH is under the house as I type trying to install the new one! I've been doing laundry since last night (cold water!) But if I don't start it now it will get worse.

I'm going to post a trip report soon. Well as soon as I get life back to normal!!

Some highlights:
The red Power Ranger at the MGM parade. DS had a John Cena hat on (WWE wrestler- has a "move" called "you can't see me" he waves his hand in front of his face and says it.) Anyway. We were sitting there, he came over shook my hand ( two handed- nice gesture ) and then my DDs hands. He looks at DS..steps back and squats down. I'm thinking he's going to do some Power Ranger move. He looks right at DS and does the "you can't see me"! We died laughing. DS had been hiding in behind his sisters because he didn't want anyone to see him. So how ironic was that!!

DH's birthday at Coral Reef

Mickey at MNSSHP. I got out of my wheelchair to get a family photo with him and Minnie. After the photo, Mickey takes my arm, waves DH out of the way and escorts me to my chair. It was so sweet and I loved it. After we left the room my oldest DD said "Awe mom, that was so sweet I'm gonna cry!!"

The lizard in the room. Ok, we were staying at Port Orleans Riverside. My DDs were coming back from getting ice. The door opens..I hear a commotion. "There's a lizard!! It's coming in the room!!"
"IT'S IN THE ROOM!!!!!!!! " This is followed by shrieks and screams. In comes the lizard under the bed. Their bed. So now the are running for the bathroom to hide. DH tells them it's ok. I tell DH if the lizard is not removed I will not sleep in here!! So DH and DS begin the lizard hunt. It's under the bed, it's on the wall..IT'S WALKING ACROSS THE BED!!! (insert more shrieks and screams here) So I say "I have a flashlight and a cup..will that work?" Finally Dh catches it in the cup and releases it. It was funny! I should have video taped it!!

That's some of the highlights. We really had a great time.
Kimba

 

[mommytotwo]

Hi All!! I'm Back!! Sure has been quiet on this thread!!

We had a great time. It rained alot though, and we came back to a dead hot water heater!! DH is under the house as I type trying to install the new one! I've been doing laundry since last night (cold water!) But if I don't start it now it will get worse.

I'm going to post a trip report soon. Well as soon as I get life back to normal!!

Some highlights:
The red Power Ranger at the MGM parade. DS had a John Cena hat on (WWE wrestler- has a "move" called "you can't see me" he waves his hand in front of his face and says it.) Anyway. We were sitting there, he came over shook my hand ( two handed- nice gesture ) and then my DDs hands. He looks at DS..steps back and squats down. I'm thinking he's going to do some Power Ranger move. He looks right at DS and does the "you can't see me"! We died laughing. DS had been hiding in behind his sisters because he didn't want anyone to see him. So how ironic was that!!

DH's birthday at Coral Reef

Mickey at MNSSHP. I got out of my wheelchair to get a family photo with him and Minnie. After the photo, Mickey takes my arm, waves DH out of the way and escorts me to my chair. It was so sweet and I loved it. After we left the room my oldest DD said "Awe mom, that was so sweet I'm gonna cry!!"

The lizard in the room. Ok, we were staying at Port Orleans Riverside. My DDs were coming back from getting ice. The door opens..I hear a commotion. "There's a lizard!! It's coming in the room!!"
"IT'S IN THE ROOM!!!!!!!! " This is followed by shrieks and screams. In comes the lizard under the bed. Their bed. So now the are running for the bathroom to hide. DH tells them it's ok. I tell DH if the lizard is not removed I will not sleep in here!! So DH and DS begin the lizard hunt. It's under the bed, it's on the wall..IT'S WALKING ACROSS THE BED!!! (insert more shrieks and screams here) So I say "I have a flashlight and a cup..will that work?" Finally Dh catches it in the cup and releases it. It was funny! I should have video taped it!!

That's some of the highlights. We really had a great time.
Kimba

Welcome back.
Sounds like a very memorable trip. Our water heater is leaking, and I found a lizard in our house two nights ago, how weird .
I haven't been posting any QOTDs since it didn't seem like many people were checking in anymore and participating .
But, it is still nice to come here and chat with everyone. It seems like there are less and less people participating in the exchanges these days. For the Anything in a Flat Rate Box Exchange, we only have a few participants, but hopefully for the two Christmas ones, the numbers will pick up. I can't wait to get started on those . I already have one person signed up for the stocking exchange.

 

[kimbac3]

Hi Patsy!

My kids said to tell you thank you for the postcard. They thought it was cool to come home to a postcard for them!

Did you post the sign ups for the stocking exchange?? Did I miss that one??

For what it's worth I liked the question of the day. I know I didn't always get on fast enough to post an answer sometimes, but I liked it.

My mom was here dog sitting while we were gone so we knew the hot water heater was having issues. The breaker for it kept tripping. Oh well, it's in now. We are just waiting for the water to heat up.

Kimba

 

[mommytotwo]

Hi Patsy!

My kids said to tell you thank you for the postcard. They thought it was cool to come home to a postcard for them!

Did you post the sign ups for the stocking exchange?? Did I miss that one??

For what it's worth I liked the question of the day. I know I didn't always get on fast enough to post an answer sometimes, but I liked it.

My mom was here dog sitting while we were gone so we knew the hot water heater was having issues. The breaker for it kept tripping. Oh well, it's in now. We are just waiting for the water to heat up.

Kimba

They are welcome .
No, I did not yet post the exchange sign up for either of the Christmas ones. As of now, I am planning on doing that either in the middle of Oct. or at the very start of Nov. We will see how shipping goes with the other exchanges and if everyone seems to be recieving their exchanges in a timely manner. And see how my schedule goes.
I will post a QOTD since there is interest .

 

[mommytotwo]

Do you make any special fall/Thanksgiving/Halloween treats for your family, neighbors, friends...? If so, feel free to also post your recipes. Or, do you recieve anything from anyone?

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

I used to make pumpkin bread for everyone, but since I've moved, I don't do that anymore.

I need to dig up the recipe.

 

[ADisneygirl]

Hi All!! I'm Back!! Sure has been quiet on this thread!!

We had a great time. It rained alot though, and we came back to a dead hot water heater!! DH is under the house as I type trying to install the new one! I've been doing laundry since last night (cold water!) But if I don't start it now it will get worse.

I'm going to post a trip report soon. Well as soon as I get life back to normal!!

Some highlights:
The red Power Ranger at the MGM parade. DS had a John Cena hat on (WWE wrestler- has a "move" called "you can't see me" he waves his hand in front of his face and says it.) Anyway. We were sitting there, he came over shook my hand ( two handed- nice gesture ) and then my DDs hands. He looks at DS..steps back and squats down. I'm thinking he's going to do some Power Ranger move. He looks right at DS and does the "you can't see me"! We died laughing. DS had been hiding in behind his sisters because he didn't want anyone to see him. So how ironic was that!!

DH's birthday at Coral Reef

Mickey at MNSSHP. I got out of my wheelchair to get a family photo with him and Minnie. After the photo, Mickey takes my arm, waves DH out of the way and escorts me to my chair. It was so sweet and I loved it. After we left the room my oldest DD said "Awe mom, that was so sweet I'm gonna cry!!"

The lizard in the room. Ok, we were staying at Port Orleans Riverside. My DDs were coming back from getting ice. The door opens..I hear a commotion. "There's a lizard!! It's coming in the room!!"
"IT'S IN THE ROOM!!!!!!!! " This is followed by shrieks and screams. In comes the lizard under the bed. Their bed. So now the are running for the bathroom to hide. DH tells them it's ok. I tell DH if the lizard is not removed I will not sleep in here!! So DH and DS begin the lizard hunt. It's under the bed, it's on the wall..IT'S WALKING ACROSS THE BED!!! (insert more shrieks and screams here) So I say "I have a flashlight and a cup..will that work?" Finally Dh catches it in the cup and releases it. It was funny! I should have video taped it!!

That's some of the highlights. We really had a great time.
Kimba

Welcome back! Eww! I am terrified of those icky lizards too. They seem to LOVE to hang around by my front door -- especially the baby ones and slip in whenever you open the door. I have taken to entering and exiting through the garage door exclusively. That way I have a lot more room to avoid them.

 

[kimbac3]

Do you make any special fall/Thanksgiving/Halloween treats for your family, neighbors, friends...? If so, feel free to also post your recipes. Or, do you recieve anything from anyone?

My inlaws have an annual Halloween bonfire. I always bring rice krispie treats, brownies, and my apple pie coffee cake. On halloween night instead of trick or treating we make homemade soft pretzels.

Apple Pie Coffee Cake

2 large eggs
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
1 Tablespoon brown sugar
¾ cup sugar
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon allspice
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups apples: peeled, cored and thinly sliced
Topping: ½ cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon mixed in small bowl (not needed but yummy!!)

*Preheat oven to 375 degrees (350 if using Pyrex or dark finish plate). *Grease 10 inch pie plate. *In medium bowl combine the eggs, oil, vanilla and sugar. *Beat with wooden spoon until thick (about 1 minute). * Add flour, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and salt. *Beat vigorously until mixture has a crumbly consistency about 1 minute. *Fold in the apples until evenly coated. And batter becomes moist and smooth. There will be LOTS of apples held together by a stiff batter. (There will look like there is not enough batter as compared to the apples..There is. Don’t worry!)
*Scrape into prepared pan into even layer. *Sprinkle with topping. (We like it thick here!) * Bake on center rack for 30 to 40 minutes until center is firmed when pressed. *Cake top and bottom will be a deep brown. *Apples should be tender when knife pierced. *Remove. Allow to cool at least one hour on folded tea/dish towel. *Serve warm or room temperature. *Cut into wedges.

Amish Soft Pretzels
YIELDS 12 PRETZELS

1 ½ cups warm water ¼ cup baking soda
2 packages granulated yeast 1 cup cool water
½ tsp. salt shortening
4 ½ cups flour Salt (prefer Kosher or coarse)

1. Measure 1 ½ cups of water into a large mixing bowl. Use warm water from the faucet. Run the water over your wrist. When it feels quite warm, it is warm enough to make the yeast work. If you prefer, use a thermometer. When the water reaches between 110-115 degrees it’s the right temperature.
1. Stir in the two packs of yeast until it disappears.
2. Stir in the salt and up to 3 ½ cups of flour if you can.
3. Dump about ½ cup of the flour on the counter and your heads.
4. Roll the dough out of the bowl onto the flour and start to knead. When the dough gets sticky add up to ½ cup more flour.
5. When the dough is smooth and elastic and no longer sticky, put it back in the mixing bowl. Cover it with a tea towel and set it in the oven with the oven light on or sit it in a warm spot for 15 minutes.
6. Get the dough out and tear it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope shape about 8 to 10 inches long.
7. Shape into pretzels or any shape you’d like (letters, funny shapes, wreaths)
8. Put 1 cup cool water in medium sized bowl. Stir in the baking soda into the water until it is dissolved. Then, one by one soak each pretzel for about 2 minutes.
10. Grease 2 cookie sheets with shortening on a paper towel. Or use a spray like
PAM.
11. Set oven to 350 degrees
12. Place each pretzel onto the cookie sheets. Be sure not to allow them to touch. Sprinkle with coarse/kosher salt.
13. Bake for 20 minutes
14. Eat while warm!! Enjoy!!

 

[mommytotwo]

Every Halloween, I do make a dessert for our neighbors, and family. This year, I had seen this on the Kraft website, and was thinking of making them.

Scary Pudding Cups

1 square BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate
2 cups cold milk
6 drops green food coloring
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling
8 OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, crushed

MELT chocolate in microwave as directed on package. Use a clean small paint brush to paint a monster face on the inside of each of four clear 5-oz. plastic cups with the melted chocolate. Refrigerate until ready to use.
ADD milk and food coloring to dry pudding mix in medium bowl. Beat with wire whisk 2 min. or until well blended. Immediately pour into prepared cups.
TOP with the cookie crumbs. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Store any leftover desserts in refrigerator.

 

[mommytotwo]

What are your favorite foods to eat for the following meals-

Breakfast-
Lunch-
Snack-
Dinner-

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

Today the answers are...

Breakfast-Chic-fil-a chik-n-minis
Lunch-Penn Station Artichoke sub
Snack-Kettle Corn
Dinner-Baked Macaroni'n'cheese, corn souffle, broccoli & cheeder, & garlic bread

...tomorrow they would be different.

 

[Meriweather]

Like AWM, today the answers are:
Breakfast: pancakes and sausage
Lunch: Chicken Garlic pizza
Snack: popcorn
Dinner: Chiles rellenos, refried beans, chips and salsa

 

[MickeyMamma]

Hi guys! Remember me? I haven't been around for a while. We went on vacation last month and since then I feel like I am constantly running to keep up, especially now that school started.

Just wanted to say HI to everybody!


And here are my answers for today:
Breakfast- Cinnamon Rolls
Lunch- Luau Salad from CF
Snack- Popcorn or fruit
Dinner- Sushi

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

Hi guys! Remember me? I haven't been around for a while. We went on vacation last month and since then I feel like I am constantly running to keep up, especially now that school started.

Just wanted to say HI to everybody!


And here are my answers for today:
Breakfast- Cinnamon Rolls
Lunch- Luau Salad from CF
Snack- Popcorn or fruit
Dinner- Sushi

I sure do remember the picture of your little cutie!!
Glad to see you back.

 

[kimbac3]

What are your favorite foods to eat for the following meals-

Breakfast-
Lunch-
Snack-
Dinner-

Breakfast: Pancakes and bacon that someone else cooks!!
Lunch: Beefaroni I know I love them though!!
Snack: chocolate chip cookies and milk
Dinner: Ham, mashed spuds and corn!!

Ya never know I'm diabetic huh??

Kimba

By the way Patsy - those pudding cups look really cute!!

 

[mommytotwo]

If you were to open a store that is not a fanchise, what type of store would you have?