Something About Nothing ... #12

[tinydancer09]

Does anyone else accidentally listen to infomercials at night? Yikes

 

[Lynne G]

Umm, no, I have to say rarely if at all TinyD. Once I realize it's a long selling commercial, I start to channel surf.

Oh, darn kid, DD had asked if I could just let her have a play date an hour from where we live. Okay, I guess. 11:45 last night, I was pulling in my driveway. Too late a night for me. I was up at 4:30 this morning. And it was 80 degrees. Yes, another hot and sticky day. Brewing a very large pot of tea. I need at least a few glasses of ice tea. And, maybe some chocolate too. I am dragging already.

Yay for Robbie - at least you know the flight is now paid for. Time to start finding those HHN shirts. And oh no, that fall sounded awful. I hope your side is feeling better soon.

MonyK - hope the weather improves and you get a good night's sleep.

Mac, that sounds like you grilled meals were good. We have a 2 burner gas stove too. We like it, because we can make the one side hotter, or not use it if we're not cooking as much. I like to grill year round. We've been known to push the snow off it, and grill. BBQ chicken and steaks are our favorite. We've also done salmon on a piece of soaked wood . That was tasty too.

Keisha, thanks for the restaurant recommendations. I assume it's gonna still be hot, and we're only going for a long week-end, so not heavy meals and a good place to eat is perfect. Never been there, so it will be nice to see if a longer visit is something the family would enjoy.

So, whether it's a lazy Thursday, or a thirsty Thursday, or both, have a great day!

 

[macraven]

Does anyone else accidentally listen to infomercials at night? Yikes

I sure do
That is how I found out how great the Shark vacuum was
Bought one from Walmart all because of the infomercials
WM had an aisle that sold infomercial items before they became hot stuff

Over the years have bought newer versions of Shark

 

[macraven]

Thanks for the Thursday notice Lynne!

Think we might get some rain today

Hope all the homies have a great day

 

[keishashadow]

Well, I had my Oct flight moved way up yesterday. SWA cancelled several of the am NS. Didn't know if I wanted to take it or cancel entirely. Decided to sit on it. Checked again last night and saw the price dropped big time.

Now to plan something before the credit runs outs. Will have enough for 1/2 a RT, will use points for the rest. Just going to book something the latest possible time in February and play it by ear at this point. The prices were lower than I expected out of the gate this release. Yea

i cooked on the new grill this evening.
did chicken breasts for Mr Mac and myself.
for son, later in the evening, grilled fish and a hot dog.....

nothing burned so it was a good meal.
first time ever using a 2 burner gas grill.
in my past life, always went with the weber grills with side burners.
family is smaller now and don't need a large grill anymore.
seems to heat up faster and keeps an even heat.

Never tried fish on grill, may attempt salmon today for myself if it's not storming again later. I have a couple of those small individually frozen ones, thinking perhaps to toss them on un thawed would be way to go. IDK

When the gang is here I was running out of room on our 2 burner, went up to a 3 two seasons ago. Love it. Helps a lot to keep the house cool in the summer. When just he & me I only turn on one burner. Especially nice when cooking in shifts which is all to common here too.

I remember being so excited years ago when my mountain man permitted us to use air mattresses, he was a purist as to tent camping. Now, the man looks sad when I tell him I didn't snag a suite upgrade when staying @ Loews . Nothing like cooking over one of those tiny camp stoves and hoping you have enough of the mini propane tanks. Forget the hungry bears, 4 sets of starving human eyes will put the fear in your heart out in the wild.

TinyD - I never salt my food on vacation. Try to eat clean-ish/bland when traveling, easier to digest. I avoid most salads away from home as to the preservative they tend to use on the prepackaged stuff. I don't permit anybody in my kitchen, I do it all, my way or highway (what a surprise huh ). you're young, after you cook the majority of meals for a few decades for picky palates, get back to me lol.

 

[macraven]

Keisha, I was raised with no salt on food
So I don't salt food when I cook
Have salt shaker at home for Mr Mac

I wrap the fish in foil when I put it on the grill
With cod, it works well

You had a camp stove?
That's modern cooking
We used twigs and dried branches/logs to cook on when tent camping

Non of my boys made it past cub scouts or Indian guides...lol
They had their fill of camping by the time they were 14

That is awful about sw screwing up you fall flights
Just rechecked mine and no change yet
Knock on wood.....

 

[RAPstar]

Still sore. Sneezing is the worst. Followed by yawning, then if I need to take a deep breath. Sleeping isn't great either. Aleeve only barely helps. But it seems to be getting a little better.

 

[Lynne G]

Robbie - I hope you didn't break any ribs. Maybe some deep bruising. Hope you get better fast.

Yeah, since high blood pressure runs in my family, I've rarely used salt. I do use it sometimes in cooking, but not usually use the salt shaker when eating. Sometimes salt is needed though, as some things need it to bring flavor out.

Hehe Keisha, SW is not on my happy list lately. Yeah, my winter direct flights disappeared for some reason, then reappeared with not so nice price, but I grabbed it, and glad I did, as all cheap seats are not available or sold out, except for the 7am flight. Yeah, I expect really full fights. For October, thanks to your tip not that long ago (or was it Mac's or Tink's?), I saved another 30 dollars, but lately, never that price since. I did notice the very late and very early flights were reduced even more. Umm, no crack of dawn or late night for me. As I see cheap seats still available, though at a higher price than when I first booked for my flights, that I hope means the October flights aren't full. I was no happy, for the way down, if you did not take the 5am direct flight, the next direct flight was after lunch. So much for me thinking I'd get there around lunch. It will be dinner time by the time I get my luggage, car, and drive to FQ. I will do online checkin, as I am hoping I get a decent room that I can go right to. I got lucky the last time, and the room was ready and in a good location. Never saw the front desk the whole stay. And don't get me started on the RPR price. I am so glad I booked when I did, as over 400 dollars more, and my standard room is sold out for my stay. It's going to be a full hotel. I'm going to book it for next year, when I leave. I am hoping the price will be decent for the next year. I really like coming in October now.

Wow, I didn't think I could expel so much. As you can tell, I like to save money when I can. Darn that $50 Alamo coupon was a bust.

And yeah, we did camping when my kids were little. Now the tent sits in our attic, and hasn't been touched in years. Even my kids like a bed more than a cot or sleeping bag now.

 

[tinydancer09]

TinyD - I never salt my food on vacation. Try to eat clean-ish/bland when traveling, easier to digest. I avoid most salads away from home as to the preservative they tend to use on the prepackaged stuff. I don't permit anybody in my kitchen, I do it all, my way or highway (what a surprise huh ). you're young, after you cook the majority of meals for a few decades for picky palates, get back to me lol.

Haha well my mom is still going strong after 30 something years. So I'll let you know but I doubt it'll change. If I could I would run a bakery/bed and breakfast. I really could cook all day... Wish I had someone other than my sister to cook for daily. She doesn't really like food and really hates the way most food smells. Going to my parents is pretty fun because they love food! Well, mom does.
We did used to cruise which means eating in their dining facities daily. It was nice, but I was always itching to get back in my own kitchen when we got home. Same with universal these days.
I do get it though. We're all different and my family are part of the few these days. I'm one of those picky palates myself. That's part of the problem I have when eating away from home... it's hard to eat "clean" when you are a meat and potatoes person... :\ I don't like many veggies despite years of trying to get myself to acquire a taste for them. I wish I did... there are a few I can choke down and then theres some I just can't touch. Oh and spinach makes me deathly ill. The one I could actually eat an endless amount of makes me sick for several days to the point that I can't eat. No one knows why... but I've tested it several times just to make sure.

Still sore. Sneezing is the worst. Followed by yawning, then if I need to take a deep breath. Sleeping isn't great either. Aleve only barely helps. But it seems to be getting a little better.

Yikes! Hope you heal fast. I had a fall on the 3rd while at my brothers, but I'm fine. Imagine a canvas chair sitting sideways on a steep incline... alright now around 6 kids wanting sparklers and I'm the only one with a working box (the others got wet.) So I'm lighting constantly... I go to hand one to a little girl and it kind of pops her and she drops it.. I bend down on the downside of the hill to grab the sparkler and there I go tumbling with sparklers in hand. I could not stop laughing! all the adults were flipping out and I almost squished the kid. I have a pretty gnarly bruise but nothing like what you've got.
Hope you heal fast! Do you watch big bang? If so you should watch the adhesive duck deficiency. When I read you fell in the shower I instantly thought of sheldon.

 

[tink1957]

Another shoutout to Carole we miss you.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Haha well my mom is still going strong after 30 something years. So I'll let you know but I doubt it'll change. If I could I would run a bakery/bed and breakfast. I really could cook all day... Wish I had someone other than my sister to cook for daily. She doesn't really like food and really hates the way most food smells. Going to my parents is pretty fun because they love food! Well, mom does.
We did used to cruise which means eating in their dining facities daily. It was nice, but I was always itching to get back in my own kitchen when we got home. Same with universal these days.
I do get it though. We're all different and my family are part of the few these days. I'm one of those picky palates myself. That's part of the problem I have when eating away from home... it's hard to eat "clean" when you are a meat and potatoes person... :\ I don't like many veggies despite years of trying to get myself to acquire a taste for them. I wish I did... there are a few I can choke down and then theres some I just can't touch. Oh and spinach makes me deathly ill. The one I could actually eat an endless amount of makes me sick for several days to the point that I can't eat. No one knows why... but I've tested it several times just to make sure.

Hi all hope you're well! I love to cook (hence my name!) I always cook from scratch, do our own bread etc. I'm just cooling a Polish Baked Cheesecake - new recipe I've found after eating a piece at a Polish Bakery a couple of weeks ago. Hoping it's nice but sure it won't be as good as theirs which was so good. Done it as son coming for supper tomorrow - his wife has already arrived in Florida today with her mum, stepdad, and young half brother and my son is flying out to them on Sunday - they are not doing WDW so I'm not too jealous!

 

[macraven]

Ok homies
Whenever we do a meet up we know who can be in charge of foods

RFF and tinyD

I'm much better as the dishwasher

 

[tinydancer09]

Ok homies
Whenever we do a meet up we know who can be in charge of foods

RFF and tinyD

I'm much better as the dishwasher

Good! I hate washing dishes.

 

[tinydancer09]

Hi all hope you're well! I love to cook (hence my name!) I always cook from scratch, do our own bread etc. I'm just cooling a Polish Baked Cheesecake - new recipe I've found after eating a piece at a Polish Bakery a couple of weeks ago. Hoping it's nice but sure it won't be as good as theirs which was so good. Done it as son coming for supper tomorrow - his wife has already arrived in Florida today with her mum, stepdad, and young half brother and my son is flying out to them on Sunday - they are not doing WDW so I'm not too jealous!

That sounds delicious! I'm still trying to master breads. I definitely didn't get a bread making gene. My sister-in-law... well kind of, is from Germany and talks about how different bread is her. She's gotten used to it, but her parents are still very german and they can't STAND our bread. She talks about how crusty the outside of the bread is and then soft on the inside. Her parents apparently call our breads dessert and they hate all the store stuff so they frequently visit the Mennonite bakery when they are in. While it's not crusty bread it's at least whole ingredients. They're moving over here in the next few years to retire. Maybe I can master the crusty bread before then...

I just made a mexican bean dip which is more of a mexican 7 layer dip. Only it only has 4 layers. I suppose it used to have 5 but I don't like olives. It could be 6 if I didn't mix the beans and meat together. We have 3 bags of tostitos and some hamburger meat that needed to be cooked so my sister suggested that yesterday. I'm sure I'll end up taking most of it to my brother at work this weekend.

 

[Squirlz]

We'll make the drinks! Molly is into mixology and we have quite the bar. Stuff like Chartreuse and Campari and Maraschino and Luxori.

 

[Monykalyn]

I volunteer to be the "tester" of all recipes-food and alcohol!
Ran out to use a Macy's gift card I had forgotten about (got a large amount on it with a car purchase last year) and got a great price on a Northface rain jacket. May have the oldest go back and get one for herself as it will be nice for her on campus this fall. The girls are currently on a mission to get donuts-going to Hurts Donut to get some kinda specialty donut the oldest one was craving...
Aggh need to be thinking about going to bed soon and still have laundry in washer!

@Squirlz - I have perfected my raspberry cosmo recipe for anyone who likes a light fruity vodka drink

 

[tinydancer09]

I volunteer to be the "tester" of all recipes-food and alcohol!
Ran out to use a Macy's gift card I had forgotten about (got a large amount on it with a car purchase last year) and got a great price on a Northface rain jacket. May have the oldest go back and get one for herself as it will be nice for her on campus this fall. The girls are currently on a mission to get donuts-going to Hurts Donut to get some kinda specialty donut the oldest one was craving...
Aggh need to be thinking about going to bed soon and still have laundry in washer!

@Squirlz - I have perfected my raspberry cosmo recipe for anyone who likes a light fruity vodka drink

My biggest advice to any incoming freshmen is to buy a rainy day outfit! Rain jacket, boots or shoes that are waterproof! Nothing is worse than sitting through a freezing cold lecture wet! Well.. maybe walking to class in a flood and finding a note on the door that class is cancelled. That was pretty annoying.
I probably have more advice, but freshmen year without a real rainjacket was terrible.

 

[RAPstar]

@Monykalyn I'm a light fruity vodka drink, lol.

Watched Krampus and The Boy tonight. Not much on tv right now other than Scream and American Gothic and I've already watched this week's episodes.

 

[Bluer101]

Just tell me the dates and I will be there.

 

[macraven]

keisha, volunteer Mr Keisha to drive the bus.
think he is the only one with the CDL.....

Bluer, in case monyK forgets, round up a live chicken so we can take it to play chicken bingo at the cookout.
and in case we don't have enough food for all the homies, we can eat chicken if need be.

someone needs to get a boat and paddle schumi and RFF from across the pond.

and i'll be sure to bring paper plates since i am the designated dishwasher.