Something About Nothing............ #14

[Lynne G]

Ah that packing makes it special, Keisha. LoL I tend to buy those cheap colored knives, when they get dull enough, toss and get another. They always seem to be on sale somewhere.

Hehe, not a peep from either kid. They don’t know, if we go somewhere, they have to shovel some more. DH reported he slipped out our door and sidewalk was slippery. oops.

Son, enjoy that coffee run. I’d take 70 today for sure. DH left and called me to report the above. Said it wasn’t that cold out, he’s fine with his sweatshirt on. I guess. My phone says it’s 19 out. Well, it is very bright and sunny out. Me? Winter jacket. Hat maybe too. Though happy to wear my shades.

 

[schumigirl]

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are you ready for some football?fresh chicken wing shortage back in full force here. Still have a package or two stuffed in deep freeze. Going to go rogue today & make crab cakes. The mr can’t get up soon enough, starved and the slab of bacon in fridge is loudly calling me.

she must have a strong constitution to keep on trucking thru this all.

this one is same brand, smaller than most I’ve seen. Do like how it’s self contained, anything to save some space in my small kitchen Is helpful.

I haven’t had them in years. For some reason, they tend to slice them down very thin In most places here, complete with the bone intact. Not sure how you would cook them in that fashion. few times I’ve made them over the years, it’s been low & slow Sort

must admit when the tech brought in the ‘special’ tray covered with the drape, I tried to avoid sneaking a peek. wish I had succeeded, some odd looking devices there. I’m glad to not find out what they all could do lol.

Ever see Marathon Man? Breaking out in a nervous sweat thinking about it lol. Worse than Reservoir Dogs.


“They” say, the sharpest knives avoid that. I haven’t fully bought into that The mr is obsessed with honing all the blades here. I’m always on alert

Bought him one of those trendy Japanese Cleavers for Xmas. how it came packaged, ornate box with velvet-type of lining meant to house it either boxed up or on display. In the box it will reside here, when did that sort of thing become decor?

lol.....I`m not allowed one of those cleavers....I`d surely lose a hand!

I`d agree, the sharper the knives the better and easier they are to use. I get mine sharpened regularly, but they are very good knives. However I do replace them if I fancy something new, there`s always something new coming out and my excuse is, they do feel duller after a while and need to be ultra sharp.

I do like the OXO brand, I couldn`t find as big a one over here, they were all smaller than I wanted, but wouldn`t be without it....well Tom wouldn`t be without it.....lol.....

Mine have the bone in each piece, but they are huge chunks not thin. I marinade them in ale usually and cook them in the slow cooker for 8 hours or so, can be less and always just fall apart. It is "faffy" as the fat that hasn`t rendered down has to be removed, which does take time, but the taste is worth it. I let the liquid cool, trim off any fat then make a gravy, pop them back in and Bob`s your uncle.....the picture below is the closest image, but they are much smaller than what we get.






However, I will say, last weekend I cooked shin of beef pieces.....less faff and just as much flavour as they cook for a similar length of time....low and slow......so will stick to that I think, but they are so tasty.

Never seen either of those movies, but heard of them of course....you`re a braver woman than I am!!

Enjoy your football today.......and hope you get fed soon.......now, have to ask, inquiring minds and all that......is the Keisha household Brady fans or not??? I hear mixed opinions when I ask American friends........

Up early for me for a weekend, and especially since I was up until 1am. I have a monthly call today with other listeners for a Mission Impossible podcast. There are people on the call from the US and Europe. We talk about all sorts of movies.

It’s supposed to be 70 today and then raining or in the 30s/40s/freezing later this week/next weekend, so I need to ride the Vespa today. Maybe I’ll stop down the road and try this fairly new coffee place. It’s hard to shop with it, since there isn’t much storage. I don’t have many places that I go to now, other than the gym and riding with DS as he practices driving to school in the morning. I don’t like getting my motorcycle clothes sweaty, so riding to the gym is out. I have to come up with places to go on it.

That sounds an interesting podcast soniam......I`ll bet it`s fun!! I`ve never listened to a podcast......




Well, that`s the short ribs removed from slow cooker, fat all removed and meat added to the gravy......cannot wait for dinner tonight, couple of hours yet to go. Only doing some roasted veg to go with it tonight......and will finish off the salted caramel ice cream I made......and try not to make any more for a while

Trying to see if I can arrange to use one of my Christmas Spa vouchers on Tuesday.....one of my friends has a birthday that day and it would be nice to take her, but so far I can`t get booked to the ones we like. Will keep trying.

Cold outside, glad I didn`t have to go anywhere today.....

 

[macraven]

It’s Sunday …. Night for fine food dining
( and Domino’s delivery is quick)

 

[schumigirl]

It’s Sunday …. Night for fine food dining
( and Domino’s delivery is quick)

I haven`t had a pizza in a while.......hmmm. Enjoy it when it comes......





Almost bedtime here........for the first time in weeks and weeks we have had a heavy rain downpour. Winds are lessening but where my mum is made the news as it`s so bad up there. All the ferries have been cancelled and one of my cousins is stuck on the Island opposite her. Thankfully they have accommodation to stay in.

Yep, time for bed here I think....eyes are starting to close on their own without letting me know!

Last day of January tomorrow......that came around fast!!

 

[Charade67]

Good evening. Lazy day today. We just finished watching a playoff game and are getting ready to start another.

I think dh will be cheering for Cincinnati since here lived there once. He is happy that Tom Brady won't be in the Super Bowl this year. I think most people either love or hate Brady. Dh is not a fan.

I had to look up mandolin. I only know the musical instrument. I have one I got from Pampered Chef several years ago. Made the mistake of slicing something without the finger guard. I have a small scar on my pinky finger now.

I tried calling my mom twice today, but she doesn't answer. If I can't get her tomorrow I will call the nurses station. My guess is the phone was placed out of her reach and she won't ask them to move it closer.

 

[Lynne G]

Ooh Chiefs out and Ohio in the Super Bowl.

Trash has been put to the curb.

Since was so cold out today, decided a Summer type dinner meal. Burgers with baked beans and my no onions potato salad. I hate the crunch of an onion piece taste in my potato salad. Men would not mind it in it, but since I’m the maker, it’s made by me, my way. I’m just not an onion fan. Though I do like onion rings.

Charade, hope mom is doing well. Sending well thoughts for her, and hope they find out why bleeding, and has a very easy fix.

It’s that screen viewing night. And an earlier bedtime for me. Back to that routine starting tomorrow.

Sigh:

 

[macraven]

It’s now Monday and the last day of January
Kind of seems this month has gone by quickly.

I’m ready for February!
Ordered pizza and chicken wings from Domino’s for dinner
We over ordered so will be seeing bbq chicken wings and drumsticks, also rest of the two pizzas for dinner Monday evening

I quite enjoy having cooking days off each week

we took a pass in late December and all of January last end days, for ordering pizza and sides for 7 weeks

Mr Mac thought his middle name was chubby since he put on weight last two months
We agreed to eat healthy foods for a specific time period in order to not be called chubbies



it was hard work to do but worth it as pizza and soda back our menu today

Mr Mac does take on a different personality when he is deprived of regular staple food good at home

watch us gain 25 pounds when February comes around
Diet can start Over in March

each month I will change the menus for lite healthy eating I’ll cook food he loves and it will Show on him quickly


I blame the cats for over eating
It’s after midnight and that means snack time again at our house

 

[schumigirl]

Good evening. Lazy day today. We just finished watching a playoff game and are getting ready to start another.

I think dh will be cheering for Cincinnati since here lived there once. He is happy that Tom Brady won't be in the Super Bowl this year. I think most people either love or hate Brady. Dh is not a fan.

I had to look up mandolin. I only know the musical instrument. I have one I got from Pampered Chef several years ago. Made the mistake of slicing something without the finger guard. I have a small scar on my pinky finger now.

I tried calling my mom twice today, but she doesn't answer. If I can't get her tomorrow I will call the nurses station. My guess is the phone was placed out of her reach and she won't ask them to move it closer.

Yes, TB seems to split opinion massively.......

Ouch!!

Hope you can get to talk to your mum today.

It’s now Monday and the last day of January
Kind of seems this month has gone by quickly.

I’m ready for February!
Ordered pizza and chicken wings from Domino’s for dinner
We over ordered so will be seeing bbq chicken wings and drumsticks, also rest it the two pizzas for dinner Monday evening

I quite enjoy having cooking days off each week

we took a pass in late December and all of January last end days, for ordering pizza and sides for 7 weeks

Me Mac thought his middle name was chubby since he put on weight last two months
We agreed to eat healthy foods for a specific time period in order to not be called chubbies



it was hard work to do but worth it as pizza and soda back our menu today

Mr Mac does take on a different personality when he is deprived of regular staple food good at home

watch us gain 25 pounds when February comes around
Diet can start Over in the in March

each month I will lose the menus for lite healthy eating
But if Mr Mac gets sassy to me when spring rolls show sickly on him
I’ll cook food he loves and it will Show on him qiixkh
Show on him it will especially since he loves the high carb it is so cold ended I am on foods not that goes out out of the

K blame the cats for over eating
It’s aftfer midnight and that mean snack time I. Our house

jI am okay but need to get off and finish my pizza mown

You`re still up!!!! I`d say good morning, but it`s bedtime for you.....I don`t usually have company this time of the morning......I like it!

Chubbies........lol.......

Food sounds gooooooood mac....pizza and wings for take out.....nice!! Yep, much as though I love cooking, who doesn`t love a night off for take out......

Oh spring rolls!! Love em......yes, January wasn`t a huge success for us for healthy eating either, but February is a new month. Only have a few things planned for February, not too many though, a couple of nights out for dinner and some lunches and that`s about it. Haven`t managed to get a Spa booked for tomorrow either......will try again today.





No walking today.....although we didn`t get anywhere near as bad as the upper part of the UK, it was an incredibly windy night for us too and still around 57mph this morning.

But, will go our for fresh produce and plan a winter warming chicken in white wine casserole tonight for dinner. Going to bake some crusty bread to go with it I think.

Still trying to get that spa booked for tomorrow, not her birthday present but she`d like to do that too. If not, we`ll use it another time.

So, with a quiet day ahead, will get some reading done and some catch up with folks too and check on how mum is doing, I think it should be better there this morning too.

Have a wonderful Monday​

 

[Lynne G]

Ah yes, that Monday up early.

Yep, Mac, it is nice not to cook a meal every so often.

Hope that spa appointment is available for you, Schumi.

Ah, that storm is now long gone, but the cold has not. A most balmy 14 degrees, and a overcast sky. Those gray days of Winter, yep, that’s our last day of January. High temp is still below freezing. But as the week goes by, we will see low 40’s as the high, with rain predicted on Thursday. That should help remove most of the snow and ice hanging around in these below freezing days. And though our street is not very clear, the main roads are, so for most, it’s back to routinely hearing early traffic. Even had a delivery made yesterday. Was delayed, as was to arrive on Saturday, but with the weather, I highly did not expect to see any deliveries during that snow filled Saturday.

Back to routine is us. Tomorrow, older one joins us in the up early in the wee hours. But then he’s not having to be up that early until Saturday.

Marvelous Monday homies. And hope Charade hears from her mom.

 

[Charade67]

Quick good morning before I go to work. Today is not an easy day for me. January 31 is the day my father died. He’s been gone 20 years now.
I’m hoping for a mostly quiet day at work. I keep having weird dreams about work. I think I am really ready for my vacation.

 

[macraven]

 

[Realfoodfans]

Happy Monday all.

I am not even safe with a grater anymore. Kev grates me a ton of cheese at a time to save my knuckles!

I don’t understand American Football rules at all. On Saturday Em took J to an exchange store as he’d seen they had an NFL game for the X box. Well I’ve played it twice and been lucky to get 3 points each time. He thinks it’s hilarious of course and gains high scores!

Chicken fajitas tonight for us but plain chicken for L who does not enjoy spices.

Happy Anniversary for you both tomorrow Lynne. How you get to do something nice. February has come so quickly!

 

[keishashadow]

we would be landing for an impromptu but, much needed mental break @ MCO about now. So sad, too darn bad, the mr’s employer changed the production schedule. Surprise, surprise, they didn’t blame it on covid lol

I don’t like getting my motorcycle clothes sweaty, so riding to the gym is out.

can’t say I’ve ever seen anyone ride a Vespa in my neck of the woods. Curious, as to what constitutes your riding gear. The mr has a HD. Here, you ride long enough, you wear your leathers even in the heat of summer or suffer inevitable road rash.

I tend to buy those cheap colored knives, when they get dull enough, toss and get another. They always seem to be on sale somewhere.

other than wanting a full tang on a knife (after having a blade pop off years ago), not picky. like the tamagotchi sort for certain applications (slicing tomatoes, etc). Had a rough time finding a replacement small set recently

Mine have the bone in each piece, but they are huge chunks not thin

yes, I don’t want to think how ‘chewie’ the thin ones have to be, no way could u braise them properly.

is the Keisha household Brady fans or not??? I hear mixed opinions when I ask American friends

putting on my diplomat hat here…

two thumbs up to sports figures who have a long track record of honest wins

It’s Sunday …. Night for fine food dining
( and Domino’s delivery is quick)

Is it all chains there? we have relatively few of them here but, at least 15 mom & pop type pizza shops, within a few miles of my house Lots of chain FF joints

I think dh will be cheering for Cincinnati since here lived there once.

my oldest DS has been a fan since a tot. He started to root for the division rivals Bengals back then to get ’the goats’ in the family’s attention lol

I hate the crunch of an onion piece taste in my potato salad.

i mince mine or go with thinly sliced green onions & some granulated to top it off

I blame the cats for over eating

A most balmy 14 degrees,

that was us yesterday. Heat wave today, flirting with freezing. Sun is out, always makes it seem warmer.

Today is not an easy day for me. January 31 is the day my father died. He’s been gone 20 years now.

it’s rough, hang in there. my Dad passed suddenly, the same time frame, 25 years ago. Every time I think I’m finally ‘over it’, some random thot will trigger those sort of unfortunate memories you try to file away . hang in there & try to focus on the good times.

 

[macraven]

Keisha

 

[schumigirl]

Quick good morning before I go to work. Today is not an easy day for me. January 31 is the day my father died. He’s been gone 20 years now.
I’m hoping for a mostly quiet day at work. I keep having weird dreams about work. I think I am really ready for my vacation.

Anniversaries can be hard.

I dreamt last night we were back in the Cotswolds in one of our favourite restaurants, but had been invited to eat in another, so we skipped out a back window, explained to a police officer we had paid and turned the corner to find we were on the Island we love opposite my mum during a storm!!! Big mix of conversations there.......lol......

we would be landing for an impromptu but, much needed mental break @ MCO about now. So sad, too darn bad, the mr’s employer changed the production schedule. Surprise, surprise, they didn’t blame it on covid lol

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can’t say I’ve ever seen anyone ride a Vespa in my neck of the woods. Curious, as to what constitutes your riding gear. The mr has a HD. Here, you ride long enough, you wear your leathers even in the heat of summer or suffer inevitable road rash.

other than wanting a full tang on a knife (after having a blade pop off years ago), not picky. like the tamagotchi sort for certain applications (slicing tomatoes, etc). Had a rough time finding a replacement small set recently

yes, I don’t want to think how ‘chewie’ the thin ones have to be, no way could u braise them properly.

putting on my diplomat hat here…

two thumbs up to sports figures who have a long track record of honest wins


Is it all chains there? we have relatively few of them here but, at least 15 mom & pop type pizza shops, within a few miles of my house Lots of chain FF joints

my oldest DS has been a fan since a tot. He started to root for the division rivals Bengals back then to get ’the goats’ in the family’s attention lol

i mince mine or go with thinly sliced green onions & some granulated to top it off

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that was us yesterday. Heat wave today, flirting with freezing. Sun is out, always makes it seem warmer.

it’s rough, hang in there. my Dad passed suddenly, the same time frame, 25 years ago. Every time I think I’m finally ‘over it’, some random thot will trigger those sort of unfortunate memories you try to file away . hang in there & try to focus on the good times.

Love the meme`s.....

I did remember you were supposed to be there today Yes, everything gets excused with covid now.

I use the green part of green salad onions for potato salad....never seen any with chunky onions before, must be an American thing, but I love how there`s no onion in coleslaw over there.......everywhere here has onion....now I ADORE onion, but time and place. Finely chopped chives on top too.

So, diplomatic hat off re TB.......does that mean some say he cheats.....I genuinely have no clue!!! Nice on the eye though for a pretty boy, though don`t usually go for the pretty boys....although there are exceptions






It was baltic here this morning and the winds were at almost 60mph, still at around 50mph this afternoon, but feel slightly as if they are easing. Fed up with gales now, especially as when the sun shines, it is deceiving looking out the window.

But got together with some friends for lunch as we`re all busy on Wednesday.......it was lovely, except the moocher was there......the one who will try to avoid tipping as she is cheap. My heart sank when I saw them walk in to the restaurant same time as us......I have no time for her, Tom even less. So when the bill arrived Tom made sure they included their tip. If they can be brazen avoiding tipping, we can be brazen making sure they pay it.

She wasn`t happy, but paid it. They`re more friends of friends so not folks we are ever with through choice, I hate cheapskates. Personally I`d just say no when they ask to join us, but Felicity was put in a corner when they walked in. She doesn`t like me as I tell it to her straight........wonder why......

I`m sure my ears will be ringing tonight......

But, food was good, Tom and I shared a charcuterie board and had some chunky chips (fries) that are seasoned in cajun spice, delicious. Might just make some open face sandwiches for food later now and have the chicken tomorrow night.

Didn`t manage to get a spa day, so will go spend some time with her tomorrow before she goes to meet her mum for lunch as her husband is away right now with work and hopefully she`ll love her gifts too.

Cuppa time......brought home some of the restaurants cream slices as we were full....yes, day 1 of the new healthy eating regime is going well.......

 

[keishashadow]

Going to try to make ‘hard-boiled’ eggs in airfryer. For some reason have been hankering fore one. The instructions state you basically just plop them in there, then remove & put in ice water.

long as it’s not a ‘fire in the hole’ situation. Would be quite the mess to clean them up if they explode I’m thinking

So, diplomatic hat off re TB.......does that mean some say he cheats.....I genuinely have no clue!!! Nice on the eye though for a pretty boy, though don`t usually go for the pretty boys....although there are exceptions

the patriots have at least 11 incidents of what most would deem ‘cheating’ on their record going back into the mid ‘20’s

Specifically, when googling “ Patriots cheating” normally the 2004 & 2021 incidents pop up.

OT his Mrs is fair game too lol, she makes my teeth hurt

except the moocher was there......the one who will try to avoid tipping as she is cheap.

I’d like to think that sort will eventually get some sort of delicious comeuppance

 

[Lynne G]

Quick good morning before I go to work. Today is not an easy day for me. January 31 is the day my father died. He’s been gone 20 years now.
I’m hoping for a mostly quiet day at work. I keep having weird dreams about work. I think I am really ready for my vacation.

Hugs, Charade. My dad’s been gone for more than 30 years. Mom will have been gone 2 years soon enough. Time for some fun, happy memories to focus on. And yay, look forward to another day off your vacation countdown.

I’d be pretty salty about that cancelled vacation, Keisha. You have a right to be in a bad mood. Hope your mouth is feeling better, after that surgery. Hehe, egg bombs! LoL. Interesting idea to put in fryer. Hopefully you poked a hole in each one.

Yes, never seen onions in our coleslaw. Odd dreams, Schumi.

Ack, I’m hungry and not quite lunchtime yet. Did hear the trash trucks, so will retrieve the cans before I start my lunchtime walk. Will be wearing winter coat. And looks bright enough out, sunglasses too.

 

[schumigirl]

Going to try to make ‘hard-boiled’ eggs in airfryer. For some reason have been hankering fore one. The instructions state you basically just plop them in there, then remove & put in ice water.

long as it’s not a ‘fire in the hole’ situation. Would be quite the mess to clean them up if they explode I’m thinking


the patriots have at least 11 incidents of what most would deem ‘cheating’ on their record going back into the mid ‘20’s

Specifically, when googling “ Patriots cheating” normally the 2004 & 2021 incidents pop up.

OT his Mrs is fair game too lol, she makes my teeth hurt


I’d like to think that sort will eventually get some sort of delicious comeuppance

Oh gotcha, just had a google.....I see what you mean.......and darn it dropped part of my cream cake on the laptop.....seems I can`t hold a cup and saucer, take a bite of cake with a fork and type at the same time after all.......

They are known for being mean, very rarely see them thankfully. Same with my friend Felicity`s sister, the vegan...she holds onto money like glue. Yes, I`m not shy and neither are most of us when it comes down to telling her. Thank goodness we have no friends like that, well, they wouldn`t be friends for long.

But, I agree, they should get their comeuppance......

She thinks I`m snarky.....lol....

 

[Pumpkin1172]

A monday morning stop in!

I blinked and it was Monday! Funny how that happens. I did stop in a read, and was hoping to post a little, but then I would get pulled to something that needed to be done. It's funny how fast the weekend flies by but the week drags on.

Our weekend in the city was good. Dd is hopefully on the mend. She does have a nasty secondary lung infection of some sort. She has a dr appointment today. I'm thinking bronchitis or something similar. I cooked, cleaned, made a few freezer meals for the week(s) for them to use, and then took overy any night duties with Gd. Gd slept all night both nights, so mom and dad could sleep in and just get some added rest. Gd was alllll about her Poppa doing everything for her. Grammie was chopped liver this weekend lol. Such a little stinker But we enjoyed our time with her, and will see her again as we are heading to Florida.

We are still listening to a murder podcast (they are dragging it out as long as they can now) about a Georgia girl - Tara Grinstead. I told dh, we need to find the last one and end it lol. We are just waiting to hear now about how they sentence them and what they " theorize" happened. I'm sure some of you from there know which case I'm talking about. We have listened to I'm going to say 10 hrs of pod casts now on it. It's time to wrap it up

We woke up a cold and snowy temps again this morning. As I was doing a sweep and scrape on the windows I was smiling thinking that in 18 days we will landing in Orlando. That will get me through this next week of colder and snowy temps that are in our forecast.

Me Mac thought his middle name was chubby since he put on weight last two months
We agreed to eat healthy foods for a specific time period in order to not be called chubbies

I like that!!!!! It's all about moderation, right! I don't think I will ever be a slim lady again. I'm tall, and will be probably be some variety of " fluffy". I'm already out of the plus size clothing, but definitely can't pull off some of the styling of the more slim women. When you look at me you can tell I like my tacos and chips And I'm alright with that!

Ah, that storm is now long gone, but the cold has not. A most balmy 14 degrees, and a overcast sky. Those gray days of Winter, yep, that’s our last day of January. High temp is still below freezing. But as the week goes by, we will see low 40’s as the high, with rain predicted on Thursday. That should help remove most of the snow and ice hanging around in these below freezing days. And though our street is not very clear, the main roads are, so for most, it’s back to routinely hearing early traffic.

I hope your cold weather days a gone quickly!!!!

Quick good morning before I go to work. Today is not an easy day for me. January 31 is the day my father died. He’s been gone 20 years now.
I’m hoping for a mostly quiet day at work. I keep having weird dreams about work. I think I am really ready for my vacation.

Sending you many hugs. NO matter how long they are away from us, we will miss them. I hope that some of your sweet memories you have of him, will help you get through the days and any days in the coming future. We lost dh's mom almost 8 yrs ago, and I/We are still trying to wade through the waves of grief that come. I don't think it ever really ends. We just learn how to get through those waves easier.

I don’t understand American Football rules at all. On Saturday Em took J to an exchange store as he’d seen they had an NFL game for the X box. Well I’ve played it twice and been lucky to get 3 points each time. He thinks it’s hilarious of course and gains high scores!

I'm with you. Canadian football is different from American. I am NOT a sport person. I will watch it in small increments, but that is about it. Son-in-law loves the NFL and watches faithfully. I am always happy to leave their place when it's football season. I don't need to watch football 24-7 for 2 days straight.

we would be landing for an impromptu but, much needed mental break @ MCO about now. So sad, too darn bad, the mr’s employer changed the production schedule. Surprise, surprise, they didn’t blame it on covid lol

Ugh...that really does sucl. I hope you were able to reschedule with a soonish time frame. I hope your healing from your dental procedure is going well.

It was baltic here this morning and the winds were at almost 60mph, still at around 50mph this afternoon, but feel slightly as if they are easing. Fed up with gales now, especially as when the sun shines, it is deceiving looking out the window.

Yikes!!! Cold windy days are gross. They are just as bad as the frigid temp days. I grew up in Saskatchewan which is notorious for wind. Both in summer and winter. I still to this day detest cold windy days. I think it's childhood trauma of us being forced to go outside in the winter at school

Well, I should probably get to shuffling some papers around. There seems to be less today, must be because they were actually preparing for month end early last week!

Have a great day everyone....stay safe!

 

[soniam]

can’t say I’ve ever seen anyone ride a Vespa in my neck of the woods. Curious, as to what constitutes your riding gear. The mr has a HD. Here, you ride long enough, you wear your leathers even in the heat of summer or suffer inevitable road rash.

My Vespa has a bigger engine, so it can go up to 85mph. It's sort of a small motorcycle. I have pants, jackets, and gloves that have padding/high density foam armor in the joints. I have a leather jacket and pants that I wear when it's colder. I would normally be wearing the pants now, but they are still a bit tight from xmas overindulgence. For summer, I have a mesh jacket and pants. The mesh is made of kevlar. They have saved me before, so I never get lazy and not wear them. I had a slow speed accident while turning a few years ago. It totaled the scooter, because it bounced on the front side and damaged the frame. My knee hit the pavement but was protected by the armor. I ended up with a really nasty bruise and some soft tissue damage. I could have easily broken something otherwise. I could see on my pants and gloves where they scraped on the pavement. My knee and knuckles were thankful.