Early Risers - Eastern Time Zone

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  • parityanimal
    parityanimal Posts: 21,585 Member
    Howdy y'all. It's fantastic Friday! 79 with an expected high of 90 and 20% chance of precipitation.

    Need to fold the last of the laundry (some sheets) and clean yesterday's cat bowls. Also need to get out to Walgreen's to get something for this sinus/nasal congestion that, hopefully, actually WORKS but without elevating my blood pressure very much. I've been physically up since about 4:00 and was awake before that, but trying to breathe, largely unsuccessfully, except via mouth, which was quickly drying out and waking me up.

    A nap is definitely in the plans for today! I will make that happen!

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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...
  • parityanimal
    parityanimal Posts: 21,585 Member
    Kids try barbecue from around the world.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZ70jxbI2CM
  • parityanimal
    parityanimal Posts: 21,585 Member
    edited September 2018
    Taco cups, four ways. I'm sure we could come up with more ways.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsVXVVBfBeI
  • parityanimal
    parityanimal Posts: 21,585 Member
    Kids try sour candy from around the world.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOSMA1mno1o
  • parityanimal
    parityanimal Posts: 21,585 Member
    Crispy, cheesy, hash brown bake with egg.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47wqjt6wmkE
  • GardenKatGardens
    GardenKatGardens Posts: 2,496 Member
    Goos Morning!
    I slept so very well last night, meaning I woke up rested for a change, and my mind is just full of its goofy little self...like the idea of "At concerts and children’s birthday parties, condoms blown up to large balloons" Makes me think of the old saying about so and so's father should have used a condom...etc. Told you my brain was full of mischief today!!

    Roger my good old Maytag is a large capacity too, but if gives me options to launder smaller loads, all the way down to 'mini', which is really small!
    And you have to remember that my grandparents while born in the USA were children of immigrants...who no doubt lived thru the Potato Famine in Ireland, or perhaps left Ireland because of the famine? Anyhow, its just a little thing that my Grandma told me that actually 'stuck' in my young brain. (and her homemade bars of lye soap, (take the skin off your hands), and her delicious home made Root Beer soda, and the jars and jars of quart size black walnut meats...yum, etc.) Also Gramma was FUN!! She enjoyed a good water fight, (outside of course) or game of tag, etc with my brother and I....was always baking something delicious for us....yeah, leave a potato eye or two...shows your frugal!
    Also, have you ever had a nice bowl of rice with your curry or other foods in an Indian restaurant? That beautiful long grain rice that is separate grains, not stuck together is likely either Basmati or Jasmine rice. (you can find it cheap at Costco :) )

    Hi Ed! Just curious as usual, have you ever tried the old standby from when you were a kid...and put a very small bit of Vicks Vapor Rub on your nose??? (just don't get it in you eyesssss).. I'm not a fan of nasal sprays, and seldom have need for it, but here I am, all grown up and well aged...and the stuff of my childhood still works!!! LOL!
    Will watch the video's today with lunch. (told you my brain today is in fine form!)

    Going to the gym later today, and still undecided about Saturday attendance since I messed up and didn't go yesterday....:(

    Later...
  • parityanimal
    parityanimal Posts: 21,585 Member
    Hi Ed! Just curious as usual, have you ever tried the old standby from when you were a kid...and put a very small bit of Vicks Vapor Rub on your nose??? (just don't get it in you eyesssss).. I'm not a fan of nasal sprays, and seldom have need for it, but here I am, all grown up and well aged...and the stuff of my childhood still works!!! LOL!
    Will watch the video's today with lunch. (told you my brain today is in fine form!)

    Vicks contains camphor and eucalyptus oil, both of which are toxic to cats. While the smell would probably not be pleasant to them, I don't want to risk any getting on the cats or being ingested by the cats.

  • parityanimal
    parityanimal Posts: 21,585 Member
    RogerToo wrote: »

    Veggie Egg Roll, I would think that they are also available deep fried and crispy from Chinese Take Out. Looking at the menu they are 10 cents more than the Pork Egg Roll and the same price as the Shrimp Egg Rolls. A little weird IMO.
    How do they turn out roasted, Nice and Crispy ?

    Roger

    They actually turn out quite nicely when baked/roasted. These are usually fully cooked when frozen and you're really just warming them up. I'm sure they'd be even more crisp fried, but why add more oil to what's already got more fat than we need?
  • GardenKatGardens
    GardenKatGardens Posts: 2,496 Member
    Ok, didn't know about cats and vapor rub. Hmmmm. I'd be tempted to either try it during the day, and not rub noses with the 'family', or try to oust the cats from your room for a night or two, (and I know as I type this it wouldn't work.) So, hope you were able to find a good nasal spray!!! :)
    Loved the Carol Burnett clips! and yes, I laughed......:)


    Later...
  • parityanimal
    parityanimal Posts: 21,585 Member
    Dinner tonight. Came out really delicious. Slightly spicy mac and cheese with chili beans. And yes, there are leftovers!

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  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
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  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Hi
    I'm back home from walking no cents. The Temperature out the door was 70 degrees, And it is still humid outdoors :(
    I did see one Deer near home on the outbound leg heading for my coffee, Approximately 1/2 way to picking up the coffee a drizzle started that turned into a steady slow rain. It was not all that comfortable under the rain poncho, then around 6 blocks from the house the rain ended.

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    Have a Great Weekend
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    edited September 2018
    Howdy y'all. It's fantastic Friday! 79 with an expected high of 90 and 20% chance of precipitation.

    Need to fold the last of the laundry (some sheets) and clean yesterday's cat bowls. Also need to get out to Walgreen's to get something for this sinus/nasal congestion that, hopefully, actually WORKS but without elevating my blood pressure very much. I've been physically up since about 4:00 and was awake before that, but trying to breathe, largely unsuccessfully, except via mouth, which was quickly drying out and waking me up.

    A nap is definitely in the plans for today! I will make that happen!
    Hi Ed
    Lucky us, despite the humidity tomorrow should be more comfortable than today with highs in the 60s if the weather forecast is to be believed.

    I hate it when I get Dry Mouth, it will disrupt a nights sleep as You say.

    Fold Sheets, Ironed or not ironed ? I never bother to iron myself especially since I prefer flannel sheets and use the flat sheet as a light blanket :wink:
    Kids try barbecue from around the world.
    I have this loaded and paused, ready to watch later along with the other videos.
    Kids try sour candy from around the world.
    I love sour candies, And even more Sweet and sour candies :wink:
    Crispy, cheesy, hash brown bake with egg.
    One thing I noticed, Bacon :smiley:
    One thing I'm sure of is that my brother would fry it in the Cast Iron Skillet which is what he does when he makes Hash browns.
    RogerToo wrote: »

    Veggie Egg Roll, I would think that they are also available deep fried and crispy from Chinese Take Out. Looking at the menu they are 10 cents more than the Pork Egg Roll and the same price as the Shrimp Egg Rolls. A little weird IMO.
    How do they turn out roasted, Nice and Crispy ?

    Roger

    They actually turn out quite nicely when baked/roasted. These are usually fully cooked when frozen and you're really just warming them up. I'm sure they'd be even more crisp fried, but why add more oil to what's already got more fat than we need?
    I have read that part of the reason Egg Rolls are calorie Bombs is the oil they pick up as they are deep fried. I know that the lower part of the Chinese Takes out ones leave a lot of oil on my fingers despite the napkin they place in the bottom of the bag they package them in. TBH I suspect it also depends on the oil. Are there low to no calorie oils ? I don't know as I never looked, I am sure that oil with some beef fat in it would really make them delicious if not so healthy.
    Dinner tonight. Came out really delicious. Slightly spicy mac and cheese with chili beans. And yes, there are leftovers!
    I'm sure You are not heartbroken that there are leftovers of that really delicious looking Mac & Cheese, (Casserole ?)
    What type of beans do You consider Chili Beans ? For example always used Kidney beans and my Brother prefers no beans these days.

    BTW I think it is Little Caesars Pizza is advertising this
    LITTLE CAESARS® UNVEILS MEAT-COVERED PIZZA CREATION
    Little Caesars, the home of HOT-N-READY® pizza, is launching a mouthwatering meat creation, the 5 Meat Feast. This meat-centric pizza will include pepperoni, bacon, sausage, beef and ham* for only $9 plus applicable tax at participating U.S. locations. Starting July 30, the 5 Meat Feast is available for a limited time.
    * Canadian bacon will be substituted for ham in certain areas.

    I would likely have no problem with Canadian bacon as a substitution as to me it is much closer to ham than bacon :wink:
    OTOH after trying one of their Pizzas and considering it passable while hot and poor when warm or cold and my brother not caring for it either as being much to much crust and given that we both prefer a thin and crispy crust never again. In this case it is one strike and You are out.

    Have a Great Day
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Goos Morning!
    I slept so very well last night, meaning I woke up rested for a change, and my mind is just full of its goofy little self...like the idea of "At concerts and children’s birthday parties, condoms blown up to large balloons" Makes me think of the old saying about so and so's father should have used a condom...etc. Told you my brain was full of mischief today!!
    Hi Valerie
    I'm going with a type when You say Goos Morning :smiley:
    I wish I could say it was a restful night for me, I smell a afternoon nap coming up.
    Cuba the Socialist Paradise :wink:
    They are creative making do with what they can get and the way they have kept really old cars going too.

    I have heard that saying an I agree that some kids are bad seeds IMO.
    Roger my good old Maytag is a large capacity too, but if gives me options to launder smaller loads, all the way down to 'mini', which is really small!
    And you have to remember that my grandparents while born in the USA were children of immigrants...who no doubt lived thru the Potato Famine in Ireland, or perhaps left Ireland because of the famine? Anyhow, its just a little thing that my Grandma told me that actually 'stuck' in my young brain. (and her homemade bars of lye soap, (take the skin off your hands), and her delicious home made Root Beer soda, and the jars and jars of quart size black walnut meats...yum, etc.) Also Gramma was FUN!! She enjoyed a good water fight, (outside of course) or game of tag, etc with my brother and I....was always baking something delicious for us....yeah, leave a potato eye or two...shows your frugal!
    Also, have you ever had a nice bowl of rice with your curry or other foods in an Indian restaurant? That beautiful long grain rice that is separate grains, not stuck together is likely either Basmati or Jasmine rice. (you can find it cheap at Costco :) )
    I could do smaller loads too, OTOH why bother, I could be wrong but I find it likely that washer and dryer life is more tied to how many loads are run through it than the size of the load, I could also be wrong :smile:

    When I was in in grade school I remember my grandmother running water over chunks of home made soap as she filled the wringer washing machine with the tub of rinse water nest to it.

    I may or may not have been deprived when I admit I have never been in a Indian Restaurant nor had a Curry. I know from British TV shows that they do like their Curry. I would think the not stuck together part is more tied to the cooking process than the type of rice ?
    Hi Ed! Just curious as usual, have you ever tried the old standby from when you were a kid...and put a very small bit of Vicks Vapor Rub on your nose??? (just don't get it in you eyesssss).. I'm not a fan of nasal sprays, and seldom have need for it, but here I am, all grown up and well aged...and the stuff of my childhood still works!!! LOL!
    Will watch the video's today with lunch. (told you my brain today is in fine form!)

    Going to the gym later today, and still undecided about Saturday attendance since I messed up and didn't go yesterday....:(

    Later...
    It happens, Things get missed as real life interferes.
    Ok, didn't know about cats and vapor rub. Hmmmm. I'd be tempted to either try it during the day, and not rub noses with the 'family', or try to oust the cats from your room for a night or two, (and I know as I type this it wouldn't work.) So, hope you were able to find a good nasal spray!!! :)
    Loved the Carol Burnett clips! and yes, I laughed......:)

    Later...
    I did not know that either and my brother and his family always had cats and dogs as the kids were growing up.

    Have a Really Good Day
    Roger
  • parityanimal
    parityanimal Posts: 21,585 Member
    Howdy all y'all. It's satisfying Saturday! 76 with an expected high of 89 and 20% chance of precipitation.

    Orchid judging photography this afternoon, if I go with J. I did sleep better last night but still didn't get enough sleep to really feel great. Got up about 6:00 this morning and been distracted by various and sundry.

    I sold my soul yesterday at the pharmacy for some pseudoephedrine, 24 hour tablets, 10 days worth. Hopefully won't have to use more than a few and am monitoring BP closely while taking. Breathing was much improved and my mouth not nearly so dry this morning. And, I didn't have to wake up over and over just to sip water to re-moisturize my mouth! Not to say I didn't still wake up several times during the night...but at least it wasn't waking up feeling like I'd been sleeping in the middle of the Gobi Desert.

    Cats have just had their breakfast. There is no laundry to fold or put away. Dishwasher is running.

    I need to clean yesterday's cat bowls and I guess put down their kibble for today if they've finished off their canned food.

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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...
  • parityanimal
    parityanimal Posts: 21,585 Member
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  • parityanimal
    parityanimal Posts: 21,585 Member
    edited September 2018
    RogerToo wrote: »
    I'm sure You are not heartbroken that there are leftovers of that really delicious looking Mac & Cheese, (Casserole ?)
    What type of beans do You consider Chili Beans ? For example always used Kidney beans and my Brother prefers no beans these days.

    The can says "Chili Beans" and is generally some kind of bean cooked and packed in chili sauce. From one manufacturer to another, the exact type of bean used may vary. I don't drain Chili Beans, as the sauce is essential to the dish coming out right.

    If making the Chili Beans myself, from dry, I would prefer small red or black beans, though pinto, cranberry, or even pink beans would do in a pinch. And, of course, my spicy, face melting, home made, chili sauce. :)
  • GardenKatGardens
    GardenKatGardens Posts: 2,496 Member
    Hello, Saturday lazy day!
    Not much going on.
    Roger, I read the article, and many others in the past couple months...seems to be a 'hot topic'...I am curious about what you may have learned about intermittent fasting. As I recall you were doing that for awhile....I'm pretty much doing that, also remembering when I was late 20's early 30's and I ate only once a day about 95% of the time...weight was not a big issue...cuz I was younger and metabolism most likely more revved up? Or, was it the 22-23 hours between meals?, or the food I was eating. The last...food I was eating can be discounted immediately. I remember what I was eating...no need to pass my bad habits before your eyes!!! Pretty much it was home cooked, and at least the flesh part of it was likely fried...bad ideas!

    Going to the gym shortly...walking time is near!

    Ed, hope the nose thing is much improved. Kitties are getting wet food, and kibble only if they're 'good kitties' and eaten all the wet? Hmmm. Maybe I've been feeding backwards... hmmmm. Mostly I put a small can of wet food and a handful of dry kibble on a small paper plate, and Tom E. must self regulate, cuz there is mostly always small amounts of both when he's done. I think I mentioned I suspected somebody besides me was feeding the poor old dearie. OR, he's hunting and not sharing with me.? Cuz there used to be, when there were 3 or more cats, someone was leaving me hunting treasures at the door.
    Your 'beanie Mac and Cheese looked delicious. Loving both cheese and beans that couldn't be anything I'd have to have 2 servings of!!!

    I'm heading to my room for some workout clothes then, out the door! Hope to be home between 4:15 and 4:30. Only one way to make that happen....

    I totally missed the 'Goos Morning'.. LOL!!

    Later...
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
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  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Hi
    I'm back home from walking no cents. The Temperature out the door was 58 degrees, And there is a light rain falling.

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    Have s Great Sunday
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Hi Valerie

    Howdy all y'all. It's satisfying Saturday! 76 with an expected high of 89 and 20% chance of precipitation.

    Orchid judging photography this afternoon, if I go with J. I did sleep better last night but still didn't get enough sleep to really feel great. Got up about 6:00 this morning and been distracted by various and sundry.

    I sold my soul yesterday at the pharmacy for some pseudoephedrine, 24 hour tablets, 10 days worth. Hopefully won't have to use more than a few and am monitoring BP closely while taking. Breathing was much improved and my mouth not nearly so dry this morning. And, I didn't have to wake up over and over just to sip water to re-moisturize my mouth! Not to say I didn't still wake up several times during the night...but at least it wasn't waking up feeling like I'd been sleeping in the middle of the Gobi Desert.

    Cats have just had their breakfast. There is no laundry to fold or put away. Dishwasher is running.

    I need to clean yesterday's cat bowls and I guess put down their kibble for today if they've finished off their canned food.
    Hi Ed
    Were the pills that expensive, They sound like a Over the Counter medicine which should be relatively inexpensive.

    I had planned to Mow the lawn today, Unfortunately the next few days according to the weather forecasts are predicting to be rainy. A darn shame since today's high temperature is forecast to be in the 60s.

    I'm sure You are happy that You had a better nights sleep.
    What's Mr. Wolfe eating?
    I used to eat a lot of those some years ago, When I looked at the nutrition information I was amazed, one of them is a huge portion of the days calories :(
    RogerToo wrote: »
    I'm sure You are not heartbroken that there are leftovers of that really delicious looking Mac & Cheese, (Casserole ?)
    What type of beans do You consider Chili Beans ? For example always used Kidney beans and my Brother prefers no beans these days.
    The can says "Chili Beans" and is generally some kind of bean cooked and packed in chili sauce. From one manufacturer to another, the exact type of bean used may vary. I don't drain Chili Beans, as the sauce is essential to the dish coming out right.

    If making the Chili Beans myself, from dry, I would prefer small red or black beans, though pinto, cranberry, or even pink beans would do in a pinch. And, of course, my spicy, face melting, home made, chili sauce. :)
    Oh, OK, I thought they were a type of bean typically used in Chili, not beans in a sauce. Cranberry beans is a new one to me.

    Heat in Chili is something I prefer to avoid to be honest. Mom's Chili generally had Chili Powder as its only seasoning :wink:

    Have a Good Day
    Roger
  • parityanimal
    parityanimal Posts: 21,585 Member
    Howdy all y'all. It's sumptuous Sunday! 70 with an expected high of 88 and 40% chance of precipitation. Gordon may be making its way here.

    Need to clean yesterday's cat bowls and feed the cats their breakfast. Sink is clear. Dishwasher doesn't need to run this morning, as it did last night.

    Need a nap.

    ——————————————————————————————————————————————

    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...
  • parityanimal
    parityanimal Posts: 21,585 Member
    I haven't eaten saltwater taffy in years. I'm afraid now that it might pull out fillings or pull off crowns. LOL.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Otmmjxx40Uk
  • parityanimal
    parityanimal Posts: 21,585 Member
    My mother used to make the best apple butter. I love it on cinnamon raisin toast.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pju0OACe0FI
  • parityanimal
    parityanimal Posts: 21,585 Member
    edited September 2018
    Mary makes crystal tofu dumplings. Vegan I think.

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  • parityanimal
    parityanimal Posts: 21,585 Member
    Eggplant potato tomato stew. Val, you might like this one. I'd be wary of trying it on J though as he's iffy about eggplant. Sometimes he likes it but more often not.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2fEqmLrZDU
  • parityanimal
    parityanimal Posts: 21,585 Member
    RogerToo wrote: »
    Hi Ed
    Were the pills that expensive, They sound like a Over the Counter medicine which should be relatively inexpensive.

    Roger

    They were $14 and change, but pseudoephedrine is semi-controlled. I think people can use it as an ingredient in the process of making crystal meth, so they always take a copy of your driver's license and someone keeps track of that so they know who's buying it and how much of it they are buying, and how often.