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[lynxstch]

Good morning DIS family! This was way down at the bottom of page 1, that can't be allowed, lol! Going to be another 95 degree day here in Western MD. I know it's summer, but enough of this heat wave. Hubby is still asleep, so I got all of the things done that I needed/wanted to get done. I've been up since 4:30. I fed the cats, filled the bird feeders and bird baths, walked thru the garden (picked more squash and cukes, still no ripe tomatoes ). I vacuumed and washed the kitchen floor, washed and dried the rugs, and washed the sheets and hung them on the line to dry (I stripped and remade the bed last nite). I made dry rub for baby back ribs for dinner, they are wrapped in foil in the fridge waiting to go on the grill later. And I am just about done cooking eggs and potatoes for potato salad. That and corn will be dinner. By the time he decides to get up, I will need a nap, but I won't have to crank the ac up just to get all those things done! Have a Blessed Sunday, and stay cool if you are in the heat zone!

 

[easyas123]

lynxstch - man you've got a lot done today already, and it's not even 9AM!
I also have sheets hanging up to dry...but it's only because I forgot to take them in last night!!
On other end of state, it's hothothot here, too. My husband is also having a lie-in this morning
We've got to run to Lowes later this morning, and we are headed over to my BIL & SIL's place to see our niece and check out the new pool , with a side discussion of a possible combo Universal trip later this fall. I've been reading up on Volcano Falls. Coming home for dinner, which is looking to be turkey burgers.
Our corn isn't ready yet, but we are hoping it is later this week or next weekend.
Dogs are planning a "me day" and will be staying inside in the AC and watching Harry Potter movies....

 

[Bianca and Bernard]

Good morning, Lynx (and everyone else).

Yesterday was kinda rough, emotionally. Seems like everyone was having a blah day... We got to see DGS#3 open his bday gifts from us and sang happy bday to him, that was our highlight of the day.

Had a good nights sleep, and I'm ready for today.

I have my chore list today, lol, that looks a lot like Lynx's. I have to wash our bedding, vaccuum the whole house, clean our bathroom, get DS moving to clean his bathroom, and get the chicken marinating. Trying a new marinade today, a chipotle pepper one, so we'll see how it turns out; I tried the green chile one (same brand) last week, and DH really liked it, but I found it too...vinegary. I'm doing the chicken in the tabletop oven, since we don't have a grill anymore, with .... veggies, and who knows what else. LOL

I made waffles for breakfast (Kodiak oat and honey for DH, added some pumpkin pie spice in to give it some flavor; and pumpkin muffin mix waffles for me and DS...if he ever gets up, lol). There are leftover waffles wrapped up and going into the freezer for later in the week, when someone wants to pop one out and throw in the toaster oven. I really should go check mail, as I haven't done so since last Sunday, and our mail-in ballots are in the box; maybe I'll drive up to Fresh Market and get their 'little big meal' deal and grab mail while I'm out. This week, the meal deal is a pita pocket meal, with choice of chicken strips/sirloin strips/falafel; pitas; cucumber salad; salad greens; and tzaiki (sp?) sauce, for $20. I'd do the falafel, since I hate cooking them, but we both like them; might make a good lunch.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Good morning DIS family! This was way down at the bottom of page 1, that can't be allowed, lol! Going to be another 95 degree day here in Western MD. I know it's summer, but enough of this heat wave. Hubby is still asleep, so I got all of the things done that I needed/wanted to get done. I've been up since 4:30. I fed the cats, filled the bird feeders and bird baths, walked thru the garden (picked more squash and cukes, still no ripe tomatoes ). I vacuumed and washed the kitchen floor, washed and dried the rugs, and washed the sheets and hung them on the line to dry (I stripped and remade the bed last nite). I made dry rub for baby back ribs for dinner, they are wrapped in foil in the fridge waiting to go on the grill later. And I am just about done cooking eggs and potatoes for potato salad. That and corn will be dinner. By the time he decides to get up, I will need a nap, but I won't have to crank the ac up just to get all those things done! Have a Blessed Sunday, and stay cool if you are in the heat zone!

I have also been up since 4:30, and you totally put me to shame!! - I went outside with the cat on her leash and finished my library book.

planning a "me day" and will be staying inside in the AC and watching Harry Potter movies....

Sounds like an excellent plan!

Yesterday was kinda rough, emotionally. Seems like everyone was having a blah day...

Same here - we were all just on each others' nerves. Much better today!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Good Morning Lynxstch and everyone else, too you are so very right that this thread should never be at the bottom of the page! Wow you sure did a lot early, good for you, now enjoy some cool rest!

to all! This is indeed such a strange and hard time. Some days indeed sure are harder/longer than others that is for sure!
One day at a time through God and with each other and others we love, we will get through! I know we will

I was thinking about this yesterday (from our She-Ra/He-Man discussion and also thinking about a story I once wrote). Here's a fun, light-hearted QOTD for today, 7/19: Did it ever bother you (or your children) that even in a cartoon episode that took place over multiple days, the characters never changed their clothes?

I can remember even as a young child not understanding why in wintry episodes the Smurfs never wore a top and the Berenstain bears never wore shoes! I realize the former was probably so someone would not need to be paid to draw on new colored clothing per day and the latter maybe to show that while domesticated the Bear family was still wild? It still bugged me especially when the characters would complain about being cold!

With He-Man and She-Ra, my favorite character was actually Prince Adam (the person who made He-Man possible). He seemed to have a kind, good heart and obviously cared for his family and people, as well. I thought he was very handsome in the pink/white top. But there was at least one "overnight" episode where he wore the same thing the following morning. I THINK he did have some night time attire that was different (that we only saw in this one episode). She-Ra/Adora, I never thought much about what she wore.

What about you? Truly meant to bring some extra cheer this Sunday

 

[Meriweather]

I was thinking about this yesterday (from our She-Ra/He-Man discussion and also thinking about a story I once wrote). Here's a fun, light-hearted QOTD for today, 7/19: Did it ever bother you (or your children) that even in a cartoon episode that took place over multiple days, the characters never changed their clothes?

Nope never bothered me or my kids

cooking for DS done for today (9:00 here), beach towels and swimsuits washed and dried.
Going to start the downstairs cleaning. Having 11 people here for DGD's party left a lot of "drippings" and messes.

going to be 109 today......about 5 degrees above normal......but if predictions hold, we should be to 100 by next weekend

 

[easyas123]

QOTD for today, 7/19: Did it ever bother you (or your children) that even in a cartoon episode that took place over multiple days, the characters never changed their clothes?

Until this question, I never noticed!
So I guess no?!?!?
haha - cartoons aren't exactly on my watch list, but now I'm going to notice it every time I see one though!!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Keep cool, Meriweather! i am so sorry it has been so continuously hot for you! I am glad you have a pool and indeed hope your DGD had a fun birthday party yesterday

LOL, Easyas123, sorry about that!

 

[Meriweather]

Keep cool, Meriweather! i am so sorry it has been so continuously hot for you! I am glad you have a pool and indeed hope your DGD had a fun birthday party yesterday

LOL, Easyas123, sorry about that!

It's normal.....but doesn't mean we like it hot I do live in the Arizona desert, so expected

 

[Snowysmom]

I never really thought about the characters wearing the same clothes. I figured they had a closet full of the same outfits. Saves time in the morning.

Yesterday seemed to be a bit of a nudgy day. I call days when I feel a bit down or off my nudgy days. I just have to tell DH it is a nudgy day and he knows to stay clear. I think the sameness of every day and the uncertainty is getting to me. I am so looking forward to going to NH next month.

It seems like the hot weather is all over the place. It is 96 here right now. Dog got a 2 minute walk. @easyas123 I love that the dogs are planning a "me" day. It made me smile.

It is interesting about the scallops. I ate them one time and was violently ill afterwards. It must be one of those foods that many people are allergic to.

Stay cool!

 

[PollyannaMom]

QOTD for today, 7/19: Did it ever bother you (or your children) that even in a cartoon episode that took place over multiple days, the characters never changed their clothes?

Can't say that it ever really got to me. (But then again, I forget what people are wearing in real life too. )

DS has probably gone on funny rants over it with his friends, though. He notices everything!

Yesterday seemed to be a bit of a nudgy day. I call days when I feel a bit down or off my nudgy days. I just have to tell DH it is a nudgy day and he knows to stay clear. I think the sameness of every day and the uncertainty is getting to me.

Same here yesterday. I like your word for it!

 

[apirateslifeforme]

It appears that the heat is all over the country. A friend from Colorado sent me a photo of his outdoor thermometer reading over 100 degrees...my mom (still in Illinois) says that it's like a sauna there...Here in CT, I had to turn on the AC at 11 this morning! It's in the 90s but it will feel like over 100 with the humidity. Yuck. I remember that 9 years ago, when DH and I got married in October, we went to Las Vegas for our honeymoon and while it was in the 90s, it was actually pleasant! People who live out that way often get annoyed when we East Coasters say, "But at least it's a dry heat!" - but it's true, to us anyway!

Yesterday morning, we got Josh all dressed up and drove to a nice park in the next town that has gazebos and bridges, to take his birthday photos - since the JCPenney Portrait Studio is still closed - only to find that there was an unadvertised farmer's market taking place. We were going to try going anyway, but there was no place to park. We couldn't even drive in, people were parking on the grass...I can't imagine anyone was social distancing there. It was disappointing. We went home, but then decided to go to the grocery store. It was busy there as well, and everyone in town must be making shrimp fajitas for dinner and having ice cream for dessert. Not one bag of shrimp to be found (as advertised), we got the very last pack of fajita tortillas (also on sale), and nothing but vanilla ice cream in the freezer. But we somehow managed to still spend about $80...

So this morning we got Josh dressed up again and headed back to the park. No farmer's market today, and we were the first people there. I'm very pleased with the photos - I got my new phone after his birthday last year, so this is the first time I've tried taking his birthday photos...

(I had to do one with the mask...we have to remember it was the Year of the Coronavirus! )

Now we're just hanging out in the AC watching Superman II.

QOTD - Friday 7/17 - were you ever involved in scouting?

No. When I was in 1st and 2nd grade, I wanted to be a Brownie, but I think it was all about feeling special by wearing a cute uniform to school. And getting to march in parades. I don't think I truly knew what it involved.

I've been asked about getting Josh involved in Scouts...not sure about it. He seems to be more interested in sports.

I was thinking about this yesterday (from our She-Ra/He-Man discussion and also thinking about a story I once wrote). Here's a fun, light-hearted QOTD for today, 7/19: Did it ever bother you (or your children) that even in a cartoon episode that took place over multiple days, the characters never changed their clothes?

I'm completely oblivious and probably never noticed. I just figured that's part of how you recognize a character.

Now, you know what does bother me? Why does Donald Duck wear a shirt and no pants as his "regular" outfit, but when he goes to the beach, he wears swim trunks but no shirt?

 

[Breezy_Carol]

Good afternoon. Hot here too. We are between lynxstch and easyas123.

This morning church was very nice. A young lady (28) who grew up in the church is now in seminary. She preached and did an exceptional job. It was so nice to see the person she has become.

After church, we drove down to DD's house to return their dog. It was nice having a dog for 8 days. Got to see the grandkids. We visited outside and socially distanced. They are going for COVID tests tomorrow after being in NC even though they did the best they could to stay clear. Now we are starting to plan our trip in early August.

For those of you jealous on my one ripe tomato, bad news. It had blossom end rot and so do several more. After some research, I got powered milk and put it around the plants and watered well. Will continue to water daily. Seems it is a physiologic problem related to calcium and water.

Dinner last night was carry out from a local small family restaurant. DH got lasagna and I got turkey, stuffing, french fries and gravy, broccoli, and cranberry sauce. And we got a crowler of beer from a local microbrewery to share. I love french fries and gravy. I think it is a regional thing but so good.

Tonight is burger on the grill for DH and hot dog for me. We bought some corn and I made deviled eggs.

We watched Greyhound on AppleTV last night. (I got a free year when I bought my iPad). I can not say it was worth watching. Tom Hanks is in it so we thought it would be good. A 90 minute movie with 88 minutes of ships and submarines shooting at and bombing each other. No real plot. It could have been so much better. At least it was free.

@apirateslifeforme , great pictures! And I wondered that about Donald too.

QOTD for today, 7/19: Did it ever bother you (or your children) that even in a cartoon episode that took place over multiple days, the characters never changed their clothes? Can't say any of us noticed.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Thank you for the laugh, Snowysmom, that is so funny! Yes it would save time to have a closet full of identical outfits!

Humidity is the worst (especially due to my TMJ issues), apirateslifeforme, I sure agree with you there! It is amazing how what you think are just a few items at the grocery (or other) store adds up SO fast! What a handsome young man, Josh is! It is heartbreaking to see young children especially in a mask. Josh’s fishes did bring me a smile and remind me of some fish stickers I once had that looked similar. That is a Donald mystery all right!

God Bless that young lady indeed, Carol, how cool!

 

[PollyannaMom]

It appears that the heat is all over the country. A friend from Colorado sent me a photo of his outdoor thermometer reading over 100 degrees...my mom (still in Illinois) says that it's like a sauna there...Here in CT, I had to turn on the AC at 11 this morning! It's in the 90s but it will feel like over 100 with the humidity. Yuck. I remember that 9 years ago, when DH and I got married in October, we went to Las Vegas for our honeymoon and while it was in the 90s, it was actually pleasant! People who live out that way often get annoyed when we East Coasters say, "But at least it's a dry heat!" - but it's true, to us anyway!

Yesterday morning, we got Josh all dressed up and drove to a nice park in the next town that has gazebos and bridges, to take his birthday photos - since the JCPenney Portrait Studio is still closed - only to find that there was an unadvertised farmer's market taking place. We were going to try going anyway, but there was no place to park. We couldn't even drive in, people were parking on the grass...I can't imagine anyone was social distancing there. It was disappointing. We went home, but then decided to go to the grocery store. It was busy there as well, and everyone in town must be making shrimp fajitas for dinner and having ice cream for dessert. Not one bag of shrimp to be found (as advertised), we got the very last pack of fajita tortillas (also on sale), and nothing but vanilla ice cream in the freezer. But we somehow managed to still spend about $80...

So this morning we got Josh dressed up again and headed back to the park. No farmer's market today, and we were the first people there. I'm very pleased with the photos - I got my new phone after his birthday last year, so this is the first time I've tried taking his birthday photos...View attachment 511734View attachment 511735View attachment 511737View attachment 511736View attachment 511733

(I had to do one with the mask...we have to remember it was the Year of the Coronavirus! )

Now we're just hanging out in the AC watching Superman II.



No. When I was in 1st and 2nd grade, I wanted to be a Brownie, but I think it was all about feeling special by wearing a cute uniform to school. And getting to march in parades. I don't think I truly knew what it involved.

I've been asked about getting Josh involved in Scouts...not sure about it. He seems to be more interested in sports.


I'm completely oblivious and probably never noticed. I just figured that's part of how you recognize a character.

Now, you know what does bother me? Why does Donald Duck wear a shirt and no pants as his "regular" outfit, but when he goes to the beach, he wears swim trunks but no shirt?

Josh's birthday photos are adorable!! (And I think you were right to take one in his mask. - They'll be today's kids' "uphill both ways" stories someday. )

 

[Pea-n-Me]

QOTD: In retrospect I think my deepest thoughts in cartoon days were probably about the Flintstones, one I watched a lot. Like not only did they wear the same clothes all the time, but why no shoes? Why did the car tip over at the drive in? Why did they pull a bird’s tail to make the whistle blow at Fred’s workplace? Why did Bam Bam always carry a club? Why did all their names have something to do with rocks or stones? Why did Wilma and Betty go shopping all the time? And Charrrggge it? Why was poor Barney always bullied? And on and on..lol.

Speaking of fries w gravy. AKA Poutine. I had never heard of that nor tried it before this past March, in Disney Springs. DH and I, since the previous March (‘19), had been wanting to try the hot dog sampler at the hot dog Stand there, but the previous trip we had already eaten when we discovered the stand, so we had to put it off. Anyway, on our way there from World of Disney we also discovered the Poutine stand. I would’ve kept walking but a picture of the fries with gravy and mushrooms caught my attention! So DH ordered those while I went up ahead to order the sampler. Then we sat down and shared by the bridge and it was divine! The sampler was good too but our favorite was the Hawaiian hot dog (pineapple on it). Next time we get just that. And the poutine w mushrooms, well we’ve been craving that again! So good!

It’s about 90+ here outside right now. We did all our Groceries and shopping yesterday so we are hanging out in the AC with our bathing suits on. Everyone went in the pool but me but I will go in after dinner. I was cleaning a bit (nothing like what @lynxstch did this morning!) and getting some things ready for dinner. Relaxing a bit felt good today! Tonight for dinner we are having grilled marinated chicken (Italian dressing), homemade potato salad and salad. I made some
Chocolate pudding and DH made some fresh whipped cream so looking forward to that later.

Enjoy your Sunday evening, everyone!

 

[Breezy_Carol]

Speaking of fries w gravy. AKA Poutine.

I believe poutine includes cheese curd. I've never had poutine but would like to try it. I love straight up fries and gravy in place of mashed potatoes and gravy.

 

[gwynne]

I believe poutine includes cheese curd. I've never had poutine but would like to try it. I love straight up fries and gravy in place of mashed potatoes and gravy.

Fries and gravy sounds like a nice treat too! I've had poutine once, at LeCellier in Epcot.

Fresh cheese curds are pretty yummy on their own. We hadn't had any in ages but I took a chance on my last grocery (curb pick up) order. The shopper did great! Very good.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

I believe poutine includes cheese curd. I've never had poutine but would like to try it. I love straight up fries and gravy in place of mashed potatoes and gravy.

Oh. Hmm. Idk now, I forget what the stand was called. Does anyone know it? I think someone I told about it called it poutine.

We were out in Wisconsin a few years ago and there were fresh cheese curds where we were. I so regret not trying one! I’ve seen them around here but I feel like that would’ve been the place to get them!

 

[gwynne]

Oh. Hmm. Idk now, I forget what the stand was called. Does anyone know it? I think someone I told about it called it poutine.

We were out in Wisconsin a few years ago and there were fresh cheese curds where we were. I so regret not trying one! I’ve seen them around here but I feel like that would’ve been the place to get them!

Cheese curds, yum. I look for a nearby (or near-ish) dairy with sell by date far off. Usually small packages. Really good with some ripe grapes as a snack.
And the bit of fun with cheese curds, the fresh ones squeek a bit in your teeth.
Hope you get to try some!