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Hi Edparityanimal wrote: »A recent article abut the french fries still mentions the beef flavoring, which also includes some milk ingredients. So the fries are definitely out if one is vegan or even vegatarian.
http://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/there-are-19-ingredients-in-your-mcdonalds-french-fries-736343
And the McDonalds site itself states that they use beef flavoring. I have many vegan and vegetarian friends, and tend to keep a close watch on this kind of stuff. They all avoid McDonalds because of this. See the question about flavoring in the fries.
https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/about-our-food/our-food-your-questions.html#snackssides
Interesting, I knew about that back in the 80s & 90s. I Also recalled that they had pulled the Beef Fat from the shortening, My recollection of that was a No fat push by some organization.
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Howdy y'all. It's terrific Tuesday! I slept in somewhat this morning. Lilo woke me early, but I went back to bed. When I woke again, later, she was back beside me in the bed so whatever she had wanted to do, I guess she did, then she came back to the bedroom and snoozed beside me again.
It's a foggy 72 out there now with an expected high of 86 and 20% chance of rain.
I slept in because I didn't get much of a nap yesterday, partly because of the delay waiting at Walgreens for my flu shot. I honestly think that they forgot to tell the pharmacist I was waiting, or they told her and she forgot. About 45 minutes after I paid (well, insurance paid, my cost was $0) and sat down, I commented on FaceBook that I hoped I'd at least get the shot the same day I was rung up for it. It was close to an hour when they noticed the steam coming out of my ears and apologized for the delay.
At any rate, I did get my flu shot, so that's done for this season. Then we had the regular Orchid Society meeting last night. As hospitality chair, I made the coffee, as usual, set up the drinks and a light snack of cheese and crackers. I had cleverly purchased two relatively inexpensive ten slice packs of cheese at Ingles, and since they were sandwich slices I was able to convert that to 80 cracker sized slices. We had 40 slices each of Muenster and Swiss, along with three different kind of crackers, Glutino, Club, and round, buttery Ritz style. At the end there was very little waste. I threw away two Glutino and two of the round, buttery Ritz style crackers. But since the cheese didn't run out until I ate the last slice as I was breaking down the hospitality table, I think everyone got as much to eat as they wanted.
In addition to the cheese and crackers, there was an evil Amish apple cake that another member brought, that I ate more of than I should, and I woke up this morning with a carb hangover as a result. But that was my first waking and I took two Ibuprofen before laying back down and felt quite a bit better when I did finally get up for real, and even better after I ate. There was no cake leftover either, but that also lasted until I was ready to break down the set up, when someone slipped the last two pieces into a folded up napkin and took them home for her breakfast.
And, of course, there was some leftover coffee to dispose of. I hate that I have to pour out coffee, as it's not exactly inexpensive to make, but it really doesn't keep that well and I won't drink it. So I dump it, rinse out the insulated urns, and bring them home to fill and carry to the next meeting.
Sipping my first cup of tea for the morning now.
Maybe some laundry later, and possibly, but not likely, a run for a few groceries. That's more likely tomorrow or Thursday though.
The Lara Lynn (Ingles) brand Muenster cheese was quite nice. I probably ate more of that than I really needed last night too, and have added that to my list for my next shopping trip at Ingles. I think it makes a nice change from American or Cheddar and would probably make delicious grilled cheese sandwiches. I may check out their Havarti as well, as I know I generally like that for grilled cheese too. The Swiss was good too, but not exceptionally so. I'd definitely eat it again though, as the price was right. It would go nicely on a ham sandwich.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
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Hi ValerieGardenKatGardens wrote: »OMG that ELEVATOR!!! LOL!! Shared the emoji cartoon with my computer boys, the grands and my brother!
I don't eat at Mickey D's...so I didn't know they flavored the french fries, etc. So, thanks Ed for that!
Roger I hope your weather cools off a bit and the rain from Nate doesn't mess up your walking for tomorrow.
Gave up 3 vials of blood to be tested before next week's Doc visit...then ate my breakfast and drank my coffee in my car while I waited 17 minutes for Best Buys to open so I could get my lightening cord replacement...it was 'interesting' . One of the employee's showed me where they were, and mentioned that the 6 ft long cord was on sale, and cheaper than the shorter cord...so I got the long one...went to pay and the cashier said that will be $21.?? and I said?????really. How did a $13 cord end up costing 21 bucks. Well, supervisor arrived and price on display was checked...and it was sold to me for $13 + tax. Glad I was paying attention.
Then went to the gym. Stayed busy eating lunch and 'this and that' around the house til it was too late to take a nap!
Tomorrow I sleep in...no excuses!
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It has to be strangely shaped passengers using that elevator
I'm glad You found some of the humor useful.
I am a little surprised that the Lightening cord has gone bad. My brother was able to use the older iPod cord for many years before it finally gave up the ghost. What it showed then was Unrecognizable device plugged into the computer in Windows 7.
I have caught that sort of issue before also. The other day my Brother went to the Grocery Store for Ricotta Cheese to use while making a Lasagna. The Larger container was on sale cheaper than the smaller one
FWIW I had a 1 by 3 inch slice and it was delicious. He used the cheese, Some Grated cheese, lots of Hamburger and Mozzarella Cheese. He also took a shortcut and used No Cook pasta which also avoided the problem of cooking the pasta or breakage. Then since he had plenty of Ricotta and some of the sheets of pasta left over from the Lasagna to make Manicotti.
IOWs it pays to look at the prices and when they get rung up too.
Have a Nice Day
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Hi Edparityanimal wrote: »Howdy y'all. It's terrific Tuesday! I slept in somewhat this morning. Lilo woke me early, but I went back to bed. When I woke again, later, she was back beside me in the bed so whatever she had wanted to do, I guess she did, then she came back to the bedroom and snoozed beside me again.
It's a foggy 72 out there now with an expected high of 86 and 20% chance of rain.
I slept in because I didn't get much of a nap yesterday, partly because of the delay waiting at Walgreens for my flu shot. I honestly think that they forgot to tell the pharmacist I was waiting, or they told her and she forgot. About 45 minutes after I paid (well, insurance paid, my cost was $0) and sat down, I commented on FaceBook that I hoped I'd at least get the shot the same day I was rung up for it. It was close to an hour when they noticed the steam coming out of my ears and apologized for the delay.
It sounds as if Walgreens is just as poor with regard to customer service as CVS is
There is a chance of rain in the forecast, OTOH it is a beautiful day outside, The sky has a few traces of clouds showing currently and plenty of Sunshine.
I always loved Ritz crackers Plain or with cheese or Peanut Butter between two slicesAt any rate, I did get my flu shot, so that's done for this season. Then we had the regular Orchid Society meeting last night. As hospitality chair, I made the coffee, as usual, set up the drinks and a light snack of cheese and crackers. I had cleverly purchased two relatively inexpensive ten slice packs of cheese at Ingles, and since they were sandwich slices I was able to convert that to 80 cracker sized slices. We had 40 slices each of Muenster and Swiss, along with three different kind of crackers, Glutino, Club, and round, buttery Ritz style. At the end there was very little waste. I threw away two Glutino and two of the round, buttery Ritz style crackers. But since the cheese didn't run out until I ate the last slice as I was breaking down the hospitality table, I think everyone got as much to eat as they wanted.
In addition to the cheese and crackers, there was an evil Amish apple cake that another member brought, that I ate more of than I should, and I woke up this morning with a carb hangover as a result. But that was my first waking and I took two Ibuprofen before laying back down and felt quite a bit better when I did finally get up for real, and even better after I ate. There was no cake leftover either, but that also lasted until I was ready to break down the set up, when someone slipped the last two pieces into a folded up napkin and took them home for her breakfast.
Mom always did that sort of thing too, Then whatever it was languished until thrown out...
Sadly we have to do a run to the recycle center, when they did the pickup last week they missed two blocks and You can guess who is one one of them :0Sipping my first cup of tea now.
Maybe some laundry later, and possibly, but not likely, a run for a few groceries. That's more likely tomorrow or Thursday though.
The Lara Lynn (Ingles) brand Muenster cheese was quite nice. I probably ate more of that than I really needed last night too, and have added that to my list for my next shopping trip at Ingles. I think it makes a nice change from American or Cheddar and would probably make delicious grilled cheese sandwiches. I may check out their Havarti as well, as I know I generally like that for grilled cheese too. The Swiss was good too, but not exceptionally so. I'd definitely eat it again though, as the price was right. It would go nicely on a ham sandwich.
I do like Swiss in a Ham & Cheese Sandwich.
Good Luck With the chores
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I must admit that these are kind of cute, but really? A tool just to make radish mushrooms?
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I never really understood the appeal of a machine that ONLY cooks hot dogs. Hot dogs? Like they are difficult to prepare otherwise?
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So why do I keep wanting to call it the Sushi Bazooki?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sojf2kS6Po8&list=PLkUFQm9t2lDUuHQIk5aHkjsu4M2HRpqgB&index=9 0 -
Well...I like jerky, when it's relatively tender and not so tough and chewy that I'll break a tooth on it. And I HAVE been called a jerk. And worse...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV5XTaBFCuE&list=PLkUFQm9t2lDUuHQIk5aHkjsu4M2HRpqgB&index=14 0 -
Now I'll admit to liking an espresso once in a while. And I have two ways to make it. My pod coffee/tea/espresso machine does a nice job of it so doubt I'd be interested in this device. My cute little stovetop mini-percolator espresso maker also does a nice job, but I rarely use it because I have to pay more attention to the timing and, being an old man easily distracted...hey look! A squirrel!
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Links:
http://www.thestate.com/news/nation-world/national/article177812071.html
Neighbors revolt against tiny houses and say they will destroy property values
By Steve Harrison, October 09, 2017 7:58 AM
When I think of TINY houses, I think of those really small ones that are about half the size of an old fashioned mobile home. Now THOSE are tiny.
His houses, while fairly small, look quite spacious and comfortable for people who don't need a whole lot of room. I would still want a reasonably sized yard around me though, even in one of his tiny houses.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/09/south-korea-developing-graphite-blackout-bombs-paralyse-norths/
South Korea developing graphite 'blackout bombs' to paralyse North's electrical grid
By Julian Ryall, 9 October 2017 • 5:27am
I got nothing. People just won't stop escalating violence...I often wonder if I'll really have to worry about becoming a truly old man.http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/10/09/christopher-columbus-statue-in-little-italy-defaced-again-on-columbus-day/
Christopher Columbus Statue In Little Italy Defaced Again On Columbus Day
October 9, 2017 10:41 AM
I think a lot of the vandalizing is just done for kicks. When I was a kid, we never vandalized in any permanent fashion. Toilet paper in trees might have looked ugly but it would dissolve pretty quickly after a couple of good rain showers.https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-09/americans-face-a-rising-risk-of-dying-alone
Americans Face a Rising Risk of Dying Alone
More older people are living on their own, and fewer have close relatives to help them out as they age.
By Ben Steverman, October 9, 2017, 5:00 AM EDT
I guess more old people than before...but my family tends to gather closer as we grow older. My parents moved back to our home town when Dad started spiraling down. It was at least in the same town as a couple of my siblings and when she no longer needed the assisted living apartment, after he died, she bought a house and now lives about a quarter of a mile walk from one of my sisters. My other siblings are more scattered, but I suspect there will be some more clumping as we get older, especially when there is no surviving spouse. Of course some of the sibling clumping will be closer to their own children, those who have them.
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Ya think I'm running late???? LOL!
Gym, perused a new 'International Market' in same shopping center as the gym...very interesting. Was hoping to find 'black salt', but no...so I've run out of places to visit, and will let Amazon ship me some.
Home, lunch, nap, Jack chat, feed cat and me too...next thing I know its 10pm! Hmmmm.
Oh, there was a load of laundry too... still not a lot accomplished today
Watched several 'Emmy' vid's. (including the black bat nuts. Weird.
Going to bed, eyes are already at half mast, and I'll need to tape them open if Intend to stay awake.
Oh, been meaning to say....there is a 'show' that goes around, here in ATL it was half an anatomy museum like display with mostly real body pieces, and some that were plastic...but next door to the body works there was a 'blind' tour...You had a time reserved for you and the other 18-20 who were going to be blind with you...instructions were given on how to use the white cane, etc. And then you were led into a pitch black area with NO LIGHT....its been several years since I did this..but I remember climbing a set of stairs, going onto a rocking pier and getting into a boat, complete with water sounds and rocking of the boat...you went to a grocery store and were told to find milk and maybe bread???, you went to a bar, and could order a beverage, which was the easy part...then you had to get out the wallet you'd been given and figure out money to pay with....you know One dollar bill feels like any other...so later we were told how an actual blind person might bend the corner of a One Dollar, five dollar bill, etc...and the worst was crossing a busy street. How to listen for the bell to know the light had changed so you could walk across the street....I and everyone in our group were run over!!! Not so good. I couldn't hear the bell, so I got squashed by a big truck!! It is one of those things that is very enlightening and fun, as well as educational. Def. worth the price of admission!
Ok, now I may need a white cane to get to my bedroom....eyes drooping, closing, head bobbing, ZZZZZZZZZ!
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I just put a load of laundry into the dryer and now to take Lilo and go to bed.
Dinner was simple spaghetti with marinara, and small piece of parmesan garlic toast. J had the same, of course.
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I was out doing some walking this Morning + 26 cents, The temperature this morning was 62 degrees on the porch and 65 degrees on the cable channel.
Links:
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4646735/thomson-jet-newcastle-emergency-landing-flight-1714-pilot-collapses-during-flight-larnaca-sofia-bulgaria/
MID-AIR PANIC Thomson jet from Newcastle makes emergency landing after pilot COLLAPSES in the cockpit and had to be ‘laid on floor’ during flight
By Stephen Moyes, 9th October 2017, 5:57 pm, Updated: 10th October 2017, 10:44 am
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-wisconsin-man-guns-ohare-20171008-story.html
Family calls rifle, pressure cooker a misunderstanding in arrest near O'Hare
By Tony Briscoe, Chicago Tribune, October 9, 2017
http://mutually.com/trending/2017/07/23/old-technology-and-discoveries-that-are-still-mysteries-today/7/
Old Technology And Discoveries That Are Still Mysteries Today
October 9, 2017 10:41 AM
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4649974/blackpool-holiday-booking-com-review-hotel-owner-text-diet/
HARD TO SWALLOW Blackpool holidaymaker leaves scathing Booking.com review of ‘grimy’ hotel and ‘is sent a text by the owner telling her to go on a diet’
By Ellie Cambridge, 10th October 2017, 8:35 am, Updated: 10th October 2017, 12:20 pm
Have a Great Wednesday
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Hi Edparityanimal wrote: »Links:
http://www.thestate.com/news/nation-world/national/article177812071.html
Neighbors revolt against tiny houses and say they will destroy property values
By Steve Harrison, October 09, 2017 7:58 AM
When I think of TINY houses, I think of those really small ones that are about half the size of an old fashioned mobile home. Now THOSE are tiny.
His houses, while fairly small, look quite spacious and comfortable for people who don't need a whole lot of room. I would still want a reasonably sized yard around me though, even in one of his tiny houses.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/09/south-korea-developing-graphite-blackout-bombs-paralyse-norths/
South Korea developing graphite 'blackout bombs' to paralyse North's electrical grid
By Julian Ryall, 9 October 2017 • 5:27am
I got nothing. People just won't stop escalating violence...I often wonder if I'll really have to worry about becoming a truly old man.http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/10/09/christopher-columbus-statue-in-little-italy-defaced-again-on-columbus-day/
Christopher Columbus Statue In Little Italy Defaced Again On Columbus Day
October 9, 2017 10:41 AM
I think a lot of the vandalizing is just done for kicks. When I was a kid, we never vandalized in any permanent fashion. Toilet paper in trees might have looked ugly but it would dissolve pretty quickly after a couple of good rain showers.https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-09/americans-face-a-rising-risk-of-dying-alone
Americans Face a Rising Risk of Dying Alone
More older people are living on their own, and fewer have close relatives to help them out as they age.
By Ben Steverman, October 9, 2017, 5:00 AM EDT
I guess more old people than before...but my family tends to gather closer as we grow older. My parents moved back to our home town when Dad started spiraling down. It was at least in the same town as a couple of my siblings and when she no longer needed the assisted living apartment, after he died, she bought a house and now lives about a quarter of a mile walk from one of my sisters. My other siblings are more scattered, but I suspect there will be some more clumping as we get older, especially when there is no surviving spouse. Of course some of the sibling clumping will be closer to their own children, those who have them.
I remember the Hot Dogger, As I understand it the Hot Dog was heated by the 120V line current flowing through the Hot Dog, No heating element as such, Probable risk of shock ?
I watched a couple of episodes of Tiny Houses and those would not do me. OTOH if I was alone one of the ones from the article would work for me.
I am of the belief that the vandalizing is being done by people that have no connection to anything Columbus did except very indirectly. Some Vandalization is being done I'm sure for a laugh. Not that funny to me when a neighborhood comes out and all the tires along the street have been slashed.
I wish That Family was near to me... Washington State etc.
Have a Good Day
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Hi ValerieGardenKatGardens wrote: »Ya think I'm running late???? LOL!
Gym, perused a new 'International Market' in same shopping center as the gym...very interesting. Was hoping to find 'black salt', but no...so I've run out of places to visit, and will let Amazon ship me some.
Home, lunch, nap, Jack chat, feed cat and me too...next thing I know its 10pm! Hmmmm.
Oh, there was a load of laundry too... still not a lot accomplished today
Watched several 'Emmy' vid's. (including the black bat nuts. Weird.
Going to bed, eyes are already at half mast, and I'll need to tape them open if Intend to stay awake.
Oh, been meaning to say....there is a 'show' that goes around, here in ATL it was half an anatomy museum like display with mostly real body pieces, and some that were plastic...but next door to the body works there was a 'blind' tour...You had a time reserved for you and the other 18-20 who were going to be blind with you...instructions were given on how to use the white cane, etc. And then you were led into a pitch black area with NO LIGHT....its been several years since I did this..but I remember climbing a set of stairs, going onto a rocking pier and getting into a boat, complete with water sounds and rocking of the boat...you went to a grocery store and were told to find milk and maybe bread???, you went to a bar, and could order a beverage, which was the easy part...then you had to get out the wallet you'd been given and figure out money to pay with....you know One dollar bill feels like any other...so later we were told how an actual blind person might bend the corner of a One Dollar, five dollar bill, etc...and the worst was crossing a busy street. How to listen for the bell to know the light had changed so you could walk across the street....I and everyone in our group were run over!!! Not so good. I couldn't hear the bell, so I got squashed by a big truck!! It is one of those things that is very enlightening and fun, as well as educational. Def. worth the price of admission!
Ok, now I may need a white cane to get to my bedroom....eyes drooping, closing, head bobbing, ZZZZZZZZZ!
Black Salt, What is it used for ?
A Blind tour sounds sort of interesting. I had a thought however, How do they know What denomination bill they are bending the corner on ?
I am heading back to bed shortly, I did not get a decent sleep and am feeling exhausted and it is not 8AM
Enjoy Your Day
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Howdy y'all. It's terrific Tuesday! 70 out there now with an expected high of 87 and 20% chance of rain.
Need to get some laundry folded, and might get out to the store for eggs and a couple of other things. J likes jumbo eggs and they were out of that at Ingles when I was there. We do have a few left though so it's not critical.
Ready to start my third mug of tea.
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And now that we've made dessert first, like all classy people do...tomatoes and eggs for the meal!
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I started with a sweet today, so let's have just one more...gluten free brownies!
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OK. Earlier I said it was terrific Tuesday, but that was yesterday. Today is wonderful Wednesday!
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...0 -
I think it's a shame that just having a pressure cooker in your trunk is suspicious now. If there's nothing else to indicate that it's being used to make anything untoward or illegal the assumption should not be that it is intended for an IED, but rather that the plan is to..oh, I dunno, maybe COOK SOMETHING in it? That, after all, is what it's made to do.
I mean, a steak knife can be used to hurt someone but I don't get suspicious of someone headed to a barbecue with a set of steak knives.
A hammer can be used to hurt someone and I suppose a screwdriver could too. Yet I have both in my automotive tool kit. No intention of using any of the tools to hurt anyone, I can assure you.
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Hi! Gym, Groceries, washed my greens and the celery, fixed a pita sandwich for lunch...hungry now, tired, but will shortly be re-heating some my veggie soup, and ????? something.
I received an email from my fav. food Doc....thanking me for asking about him and his family's safety with the fire in Santa Rosa. He owned 3 houses, one for himself and Mary, and one each for his 2 daughters...they are OK, houses, cars, etc all burned. He escaped in his pajama's Mary had on shirt and pants, and managed to grab a computer and her phone. They are my age. Wouldn't that be awful...to be old and lose everything you owned??? Makes me understand how lucky I am, and is yet another reason to be grateful.
Oh, yesterday I went to the International Market and while they didn't have my black salt, they did sell me some really tasty falafel!!! A mile from my house!! Whoop whoop!!! its a miracle!
Roger asked about the black salt...its actually pinkish in color, and has sulfur in its makeup, giving it an Egg flavor. Great for making tofu eggless salad! Should be here Friday. Taking bets on what lunch will be!
We set a high temp record today...and they think may do the same tomorrow. Summer came back for a long stay...
Need to feed Tom E. and then its bed time for me. I'm tired, and my ankle hurts, and I'm on the threshold of becoming crabby!
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Howdy y'all. It's thrilling Thursday!
67 out there now with an expected high of 86 and 0% chance of rain.
Still need to get that laundry out of the dryer. LOL.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...0 -
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