Early Risers - Eastern Time Zone

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  • parityanimal
    parityanimal Posts: 21,592 Member
    We have too many fast food chains, perhaps? Some that are struggling.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbztGhuFmik
  • parityanimal
    parityanimal Posts: 21,592 Member
    edited December 2018
  • GardenKatGardens
    GardenKatGardens Posts: 2,496 Member
    Looks like my cold has affected my brain. So, very late post!
    I have a cat not on my lap, but sitting beside me, scolding? begging? (for what...??), I'm ignoring.
    Watched the video's. Really enjoyed the 'Vegan' one...sure would have been nice if it was in English! LOL! Tricky ole Ed!

    Looked sunny and nice outside today. I didn't go out, but Tom did numerous times. In fairness, he'd come back in eat some more, and then he'd head for the door so I could let him out again!

    Rain returns tomorrow...we are, according to the weather folks, going to have the 6th wettest year in recorded weather history. Quite a change from the summers on no rain and water rationing.

    I still feel lousy. Opened the Pantone..had a slice with Smoked Gouda and Split Pea Soup. nice filling dinner. No effort required.

    Oh, Roger, I didn't mean I was going to any mall this time of year. I don't like any malls, but this one is about 2-3 miles from my house...and I hate it. Its one of those malls that had been around for over 25 years, and is slowly dying. We do have H-Mart, but you'd better know exactly what you're after. They either don't speak English, or pretend they don't...and they are also 'unhelpful'. So....I really don't go to either, only as a last resort!

    Later...
  • RogerToo
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  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Hi
    I'm back home from walking and no money was found. The Temperature out the door was 32 degrees. There is Snow in the northwest corner of NJ and rain for the rest of the state for Monday. The forecast is that there is 0% chance of a White Christmas.

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    Have a Great Sunday
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Well, I tried to post but it says it will be posted after it's approved. Don't know just what triggers that sort of thing, but there it is. Maybe it will be approved. I've never had them actually tell me that one WASN'T approved but have had some just disappear into the ether, so maybe they don't tell us.

    Sometimes I have my doubts whether anyone actually looks at them to decide on approval which could explain why some just disappear.

    As I wasn't expecting that to happen, I'll not attempt to re-create my post. Maybe they'll approve it and it will magically appear. Maybe not. I'm not going to get all bent about it.

    Happy Saturday, Merry Christmas, and Happy New year!
    Hi Ed
    I have had that happen to, usually it is tied to a link in the message. I have interacted with a moderator about the approval and they do look at them, OTOH it could take time as they do not spend 24 hours a day moderating.

    So far I am not seeing that post.
    Tombstone Pizza - What Do You Want On Your
    I bet I know what inspired that video to be posted.
    Commercial - Tombstone Pizza (1994)
    This one too.
    We have too many fast food chains, perhaps? Some that are struggling.
    I sort of wonder if that is why Burger King ran the 10 nuggets for $10 and Wendy's Any Size French Fry Promotion for as long as they ran and all the Papa John and Pizza Hut commercials.
    MENU DE FÊTE VEGAN
    Hmm...
    Vacuum sealer reviews.
    Vacuum Sealers Compared! As Seen on TV vs FoodSaver, Since I prefer the regular Foodsaver I wonder what niche the Portable ones fill.

    Have a Good Day
    Roge
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Looks like my cold has affected my brain. So, very late post!
    I have a cat not on my lap, but sitting beside me, scolding? begging? (for what...??), I'm ignoring.
    Watched the video's. Really enjoyed the 'Vegan' one...sure would have been nice if it was in English! LOL! Tricky ole Ed!

    Looked sunny and nice outside today. I didn't go out, but Tom did numerous times. In fairness, he'd come back in eat some more, and then he'd head for the door so I could let him out again!

    Rain returns tomorrow...we are, according to the weather folks, going to have the 6th wettest year in recorded weather history. Quite a change from the summers on no rain and water rationing.

    I still feel lousy. Opened the Pantone..had a slice with Smoked Gouda and Split Pea Soup. nice filling dinner. No effort required.

    Oh, Roger, I didn't mean I was going to any mall this time of year. I don't like any malls, but this one is about 2-3 miles from my house...and I hate it. Its one of those malls that had been around for over 25 years, and is slowly dying. We do have H-Mart, but you'd better know exactly what you're after. They either don't speak English, or pretend they don't...and they are also 'unhelpful'. So....I really don't go to either, only as a last resort!

    Later...
    Hi Valerie
    Not a big fan of foreign language video when I don't speak the language. Also I browsed it a bit and if it had subtitles that would be different, This is something Google Translate will not help with. Although I did use it just to see what the text under the video was about :smiley:
    Vegan Recipes & Lifestyle ♡ My book pre-order: Places where you can find it: FNAC, Cultural Spaces Leclerc, BHV, Ferret du Nord and in large hypermarkets. Also available in Belgium, Canada and Switzerland. ♡ Official release on January 16th, 2019! Find me on the networks:

    H-Mart, I did a Quick Google and that showed a Korean Food Store, is that the one ? If So their about us page shows
    We've always wanted our H mart stores to make our customers feel good about shopping there. We take pride in what our stores
    look like, and that also means we are meticulous about everything we offer you. We never skimp.


    If So I think I would send them feedback about the store near You. FWIW according to the store locator I have one that is probably a less than 20 minute drive excluding the rush hour, and I see that near it is also the So Kong Dong Tofu House eatery. I looked at their sale page and the prices did not look that good to me, $4.79 for a pound of Butter vs the ShopRite sale price starting today of $2.99 a pound.

    If I had to guess the people where You arr pretend not to speak English, based on experience (Observation)

    Have a Nice Day
    Roger
  • parityanimal
    parityanimal Posts: 21,592 Member
    Howdy all y'all. It's sumptuous Sunday! -1C/30F with an expected high of 12C/53F and 50% chance of precipitation.

    Still some residual inflammation around the tooth, but the infection was pretty bad. It does seem to be improving slightly each day, so I'm hopeful that it will be all gone by the time I finish with the antibiotic that my dentist prescribed. And, of course, with my mouth being open wide enough to stuff a football into, my TMJ is acting up, especially on the left side where the work was done. But despite residual inflammation and soreness, and TMJ, it's so much better than when the tooth itself was hurting, that I can't complain. And I CAN sleep. I have been saving the hydrocodone for shortly before afternoon nap time and another at/shortly before bed time at night and taking ibuprofen in the morning and late afternoon/early evening and that keeps everything reasonably happy.

    Just the act of chewing AT ALL isn't distressing any more, though the first couple of days even that was enough to wake everything up and have it all screaming at me that it just wanted to rest, *KITTEN* it, and why couldn't I just leave it alone so it could heal? Now it's down to just a dull ache after chewing. I'm still taking small bites and chewing carefully, and expect it will take me a while to get over doing that just from the memory of the agonizing tooth pain, even when I don't really need to do so. Oh well, taking small bites and eating slowly is supposed to be better for us anyway, right?

    As best I can recall, yesterday's (still awaiting moderation) post only had two links, both of which were then posted separately, as they were the two old commercials for pizza. I haven't noticed any commercials for that pizza recently, but do remember them from years ago as they were some of the more amusing commercials on television at the time. If one has to watch commercials, it's nice if they are at least entertaining commercials.

    Need to feed the felines and clean up yesterday's cat bowls and still need to get out to buy paper towels. If it's rainy I can still make the short run to Aldi for that, and can probably, if necessary, wait until tomorrow, though I'd really rather not be getting out to any grocery store on Christmas Eve if I can help it. It seems that most years I find myself in Kroger looking for some last minute item before they close up early, and stay closed until the day after Christmas.

    I do believe that Ingle's might actually be open on Christmas, though the only times I seem to recall going there on Christmas were when D was living here and working at Ingle's. I was probably going only to drop him off or pick him up, as I don't recall every actually BUYING anything on Christmas there. And I could be mistaken about them even being open.

    I do know that our Walgreen's used to be open on Christmas, but that may vary from one Walgreen's to another and I think I heard someone in the pharmacy mentioning that they'd be closed on Christmas but that some of the other stores might be open. Of course they may have just been referring to the pharmacy itself and the rest of the store may still be open. I know I have had reason to shop at Walgreen's in the past on Christmas, but usually just for some last minute minor medical item or toothpaste.

    One year when J and I were both out of town and D had Christmas off but was here alone, he was complaining that he had nothing for Christmas dinner and didn't want to try to find a an open Denny's or some buffet restaurant, like perhaps Golden Corral.

    I pointed out that he could get a small canned ham at Walgreen's and probably some halfway decent side items, even though they'd likely all be canned or frozen, and put together some kind of Christmas dinner, but I think he preferred to wallow in self pity that year so he probably just made some Hamburger Helper since he couldn't run out and pick up some Taco Bell or a cheeseburger.

    I hope he can spend Christmas with his aunt this year, in Tucson.

    The felines are eyeing me hungrily but it's NOT TIME yet. It is time for me to make my last mug of hot tea though.

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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: 21,592 Member

    I have a cat not on my lap, but sitting beside me, scolding? begging? (for what...??), I'm ignoring.
    Watched the video's. Really enjoyed the 'Vegan' one...sure would have been nice if it was in English! LOL! Tricky ole Ed!

    Well, you ignore a cat at your own peril, but I expect you know that! LOL.

    I thought you'd enjoy the vegan video, despite it being in French. If you really want help translating I expect I can figure out the recipes between what I can hear and the (rather faulty) subtitles. I do know that the food looked very tasty, and not terribly difficult to prepare.

  • parityanimal
    parityanimal Posts: 21,592 Member
    Woohoo! It's Stuart Ashen's Christmas special for 2018!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xA1Hb27O8-M
  • parityanimal
    parityanimal Posts: 21,592 Member
    What is Mr. Wolfe eating today?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm1a1f3aa_0
  • parityanimal
    parityanimal Posts: 21,592 Member
    Hungarian mushroom soup. Looks interesting.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6xc2IM6KVE
  • parityanimal
    parityanimal Posts: 21,592 Member
    Kids try food from children's books.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHilFknnix4
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
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  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Howdy all y'all. It's sumptuous Sunday! -1C/30F with an expected high of 12C/53F and 50% chance of precipitation.

    Still some residual inflammation around the tooth, but the infection was pretty bad. It does seem to be improving slightly each day, so I'm hopeful that it will be all gone by the time I finish with the antibiotic that my dentist prescribed. And, of course, with my mouth being open wide enough to stuff a football into, my TMJ is acting up, especially on the left side where the work was done. But despite residual inflammation and soreness, and TMJ, it's so much better than when the tooth itself was hurting, that I can't complain. And I CAN sleep. I have been saving the hydrocodone for shortly before afternoon nap time and another at/shortly before bed time at night and taking ibuprofen in the morning and late afternoon/early evening and that keeps everything reasonably happy.

    Just the act of chewing AT ALL isn't distressing any more, though the first couple of days even that was enough to wake everything up and have it all screaming at me that it just wanted to rest, *KITTEN* it, and why couldn't I just leave it alone so it could heal? Now it's down to just a dull ache after chewing. I'm still taking small bites and chewing carefully, and expect it will take me a while to get over doing that just from the memory of the agonizing tooth pain, even when I don't really need to do so. Oh well, taking small bites and eating slowly is supposed to be better for us anyway, right?
    Hi Ed
    Yup, Small bites and eating slowly is supposed to be the ticket to weight loss and Maintenance :smiley:
    It is a shame that the reason for it in Your case is pain. A good nights sleep is a blessing.
    As best I can recall, yesterday's (still awaiting moderation) post only had two links, both of which were then posted separately, as they were the two old commercials for pizza. I haven't noticed any commercials for that pizza recently, but do remember them from years ago as they were some of the more amusing commercials on television at the time. If one has to watch commercials, it's nice if they are at least entertaining commercials.
    No Clue, You could ask the moderators why however. Here is the one I PM'd with about moderated posts before
    https://www.myfitnesspal.com/profile/justsomeem

    I hope that helps.
    Need to feed the felines and clean up yesterday's cat bowls and still need to get out to buy paper towels. If it's rainy I can still make the short run to Aldi for that, and can probably, if necessary, wait until tomorrow, though I'd really rather not be getting out to any grocery store on Christmas Eve if I can help it. It seems that most years I find myself in Kroger looking for some last minute item before they close up early, and stay closed until the day after Christmas.

    I do believe that Ingle's might actually be open on Christmas, though the only times I seem to recall going there on Christmas were when D was living here and working at Ingle's. I was probably going only to drop him off or pick him up, as I don't recall every actually BUYING anything on Christmas there. And I could be mistaken about them even being open.

    I do know that our Walgreen's used to be open on Christmas, but that may vary from one Walgreen's to another and I think I heard someone in the pharmacy mentioning that they'd be closed on Christmas but that some of the other stores might be open. Of course they may have just been referring to the pharmacy itself and the rest of the store may still be open. I know I have had reason to shop at Walgreen's in the past on Christmas, but usually just for some last minute minor medical item or toothpaste.

    One year when J and I were both out of town and D had Christmas off but was here alone, he was complaining that he had nothing for Christmas dinner and didn't want to try to find a an open Denny's or some buffet restaurant, like perhaps Golden Corral.

    I pointed out that he could get a small canned ham at Walgreen's and probably some halfway decent side items, even though they'd likely all be canned or frozen, and put together some kind of Christmas dinner, but I think he preferred to wallow in self pity that year so he probably just made some Hamburger Helper since he couldn't run out and pick up some Taco Bell or a cheeseburger.

    I hope he can spend Christmas with his aunt this year, in Tucson.

    The felines are eyeing me hungrily but it's NOT TIME yet. It is time for me to make my last mug of hot tea though.
    From the postings on their doors, The Quick Chek Convenience store opens at 6AM and closes early Christmas Day as does Dunkin Donuts and the local Grocery Store. Quick Chek is usually a 24 hour a day store as is 7 Eleven who never close even for holidays.

    TBH the Canned Hams I have had in the past never impressed me for taste or texture.
    What is Mr. Wolfe eating today?
    Pretzels and Cheese :smiley:
    Hungarian mushroom soup. Looks interesting.
    It sure does look tasty too.
    Kids try food from children's books.
    No Reason they couldn't be tasty.

    BTW My brother pointed it out to me, The scene they showed on TV of Mary Poppins sliding out of the sky, if You look closely You can see the wire she is descending on from upper left to lower right, Careless editing or to cheap to reshoot so they left it in.

    Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.
    Roger

    Hi Valerie
  • parityanimal
    parityanimal Posts: 21,592 Member
    Howdy all y'all. It's magnificent Monday! Happy Christmas Eve! 1C/34F with an expected high of 11C/52F and 0% chance of precipitation.

    Nothing major on the agenda for today. As always I need to feed the felines and clean up yesterday's cat bowls. At some point I need to get some bubbly for New Year's but that can wait until after Christmas. I might look for some of those tiny, individual bottles of it. Sometimes they have those on special this time of year at Kroger.

    Ham is ready to go for tomorrow. J should be heading up to Kentucky today. He was planning to drive up yesterday but he had a headache.

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

    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: 21,592 Member
    Vegan soups to warm the soul.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9rJ2A1S_I0
  • parityanimal
    parityanimal Posts: 21,592 Member
    5 Christmas traditions from the 50s that are (mostly) not done any more.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_tHf_hGfGM
  • parityanimal
    parityanimal Posts: 21,592 Member
    Another vegan Christmas idea.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGAqULZs6oM
  • parityanimal
    parityanimal Posts: 21,592 Member
    Chefs review possible Christmas gift gadgets for foodies.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TrN9RxqP4Q
  • parityanimal
    parityanimal Posts: 21,592 Member
    We can save this one to watch just before eating Christmas dinner. It might lower our appetites...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR8OaiUOhug&t=2s
  • GardenKatGardens
    GardenKatGardens Posts: 2,496 Member
    Good Morning!
    Merry Christmas Eve!!!
    I still feel like crap, oh, and here comes my Amazon book I pre-ordered! Thanks UPS!
    Yesterday, I found a package from Amazon, and I thought for sure they had messed up, and sent them early....wrong O! Turns out my Brother sent me a book, shipped an expedited thru Amazon. It is a book by one of the 'medical doc's?' who has an agenda...to sell HIS special products. *kitten*! How do I tell my brother who is overweight, that the book he's reading is probable crap? Will have to tread lightly, I don't want to discourage him from trying to become healthier, but I can't exactly give him the impression that this guy is legit. either....woe is me!!
    I hope everyone is in their kitchens, or watching Christmas movies, or whatever your situation needs for this 'readying' day. I'm going to wrap those packages! No choice. Today has to be the day! Out of options. Why am I not surprised? Cuz I do this EVERY year! Christmas Eve is wrapping night. LOL!

    I think I already mentioned that I STILL feel like dodo! Tired, coughing, etc...taking 12 hour decongestant, and cough suppressant...tis all in the same pill, which makes absolutely NO sense to me, but...I slept well last night. Took my morning dose, and feeling a little light headed..not quite a 'buzz', but def. not quite 'me' either.

    Still waffling about tomorrow...do I go expose my kids and their kids and family to whatever this is, or do I stay home and chat with all of them on the phone? Not making any plans just yet...hoping for a Christmas Miracle? maybe!!!

    Later...
  • parityanimal
    parityanimal Posts: 21,592 Member
    edited December 2018
    The final feast:

    Ham, lightly maple glazed.
    Sweet potatoes with walnuts, lightly maple glazed.
    Scalloped potatoes.
    Steamed green beans with a light butter sauce.
    Parkerhouse rolls with butter.

    Trader Joe's Nouveau to drink.

    Aldi pecan pie cheesecake for dessert.

    And I don't have to cook on Christmas since I made it all for Christmas Eve. :)

    Merry Christmas Y'all!

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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 and no money was found. The Temperature out the door was 30 degrees.
    It's that time of Year
    The USAF Band - 2014 Holiday Flash Mob
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    U.S. Air Force Band - 2017 Holiday Flash Mob at Gaylord National
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLjLny-nXo8

    U.S. Air Force Band flash mob
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT62VoH62hw

    Huh, Why not both ?
    https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/the-ridiculous-santa-claus-myth-should-be-replaced-by-the-amazing-true-story-of-st-nicholas
    The ridiculous Santa Claus myth should be replaced by the amazing true story of St. Nicholas

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    The exodus of New York City’s endangered middle class

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    Why ‘No Hate Here’ signs are actually pretty hateful


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    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Howdy all y'all. It's magnificent Monday! Happy Christmas Eve! 1C/34F with an expected high of 11C/52F and 0% chance of precipitation.

    Nothing major on the agenda for today. As always I need to feed the felines and clean up yesterday's cat bowls. At some point I need to get some bubbly for New Year's but that can wait until after Christmas. I might look for some of those tiny, individual bottles of it. Sometimes they have those on special this time of year at Kroger.

    Ham is ready to go for tomorrow. J should be heading up to Kentucky today. He was planning to drive up yesterday but he had a headache.
    Hi Ed
    One point in favor of the individual size bottles is to size limits how much is drunk.

    Our Ham is 13 Plus pounds and at a cost of $0.99 per pound makes it a good price and sizable enough to leave plenty of Leftovers. As I see it the cooking time should be somewhere between 3.5 hours and 4.5 hours. Since our main meal will be around noontime it will need to go into the oven shortly so as to have time to rest after being cooked.
    Vegan soups to warm the soul.
    Looking at that the Bread for dipping looked really tasty.
    5 Christmas traditions from the 50s that are (mostly) not done any more.
    I'll be interested in looking at this one.
    Another vegan Christmas idea.
    Those look really fattening to me.
    Chefs review possible Christmas gift gadgets for foodies.
    Some of those also looked like food items, Interesting.
    We can save this one to watch just before eating Christmas dinner. It might lower our appetites...
    Not interested, I hate Wrigglies like those.
    The final feast:

    Ham, lightly maple glazed.
    Sweet potatoes with walnuts, lightly maple glazed.
    Scalloped potatoes.
    Steamed green beans with a light butter sauce.
    Parkerhouse rolls with butter.

    Trader Joe's Nouveau to drink.

    Aldi pecan pie cheesecake for dessert.

    And I don't have to cook on Christmas since I made it all for Christmas Eve. :)

    Merry Christmas Y'all!
    I'll have to mention putting maple syrup on the ham, I'm not sure how he'll react to that but it sounds tasty to me.
    No Sweet Potatoes, The Potatoes will be mashed as that is what he feels is traditional along with Homemade Ham Gravy. The Asparagus and Brussels Sprouts are already roasted off and ready to be reheated in the Microwave.
    Possibly Homemade Beer Bread too. That could be baked off while the Ham is resting after being baked.

    Have a Merry Christmas
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Good Morning!
    Merry Christmas Eve!!!
    I still feel like crap, oh, and here comes my Amazon book I pre-ordered! Thanks UPS!
    Yesterday, I found a package from Amazon, and I thought for sure they had messed up, and sent them early....wrong O! Turns out my Brother sent me a book, shipped an expedited thru Amazon. It is a book by one of the 'medical doc's?' who has an agenda...to sell HIS special products. *kitten*! How do I tell my brother who is overweight, that the book he's reading is probable crap? Will have to tread lightly, I don't want to discourage him from trying to become healthier, but I can't exactly give him the impression that this guy is legit. either....woe is me!!
    I hope everyone is in their kitchens, or watching Christmas movies, or whatever your situation needs for this 'readying' day. I'm going to wrap those packages! No choice. Today has to be the day! Out of options. Why am I not surprised? Cuz I do this EVERY year! Christmas Eve is wrapping night. LOL!

    I think I already mentioned that I STILL feel like dodo! Tired, coughing, etc...taking 12 hour decongestant, and cough suppressant...tis all in the same pill, which makes absolutely NO sense to me, but...I slept well last night. Took my morning dose, and feeling a little light headed..not quite a 'buzz', but def. not quite 'me' either.

    Still waffling about tomorrow...do I go expose my kids and their kids and family to whatever this is, or do I stay home and chat with all of them on the phone? Not making any plans just yet...hoping for a Christmas Miracle? maybe!!!

    Later...
    Hello Valerie
    As far as Your Brother and the book, As I see it two ways to proceed, one is do nothing and be supportive while trying to steer him away carefully and the other is to treat the Book as You would a Band-aid where You rip it off quickly rather than a little at a time. I have to tread carefully with some of what my brother eats, especially the large Breakfast, Always Fried no matter what it is in the Cast Iron Skillet.

    I hope You feel better but if not it might be better to stay home, I know You would not want them to feel like You do.

    Good Luck with the day
    Roger