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GardenKatGardens wrote: »
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.
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Hi Edparityanimal wrote: »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?
Yup, Small bites and eating slowly is supposed to be the ticket to weight loss and Maintenance
It is a shame that the reason for it in Your case is pain. A good nights sleep is a blessing.
No Clue, You could ask the moderators why however. Here is the one I PM'd with about moderated posts beforeAs 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.
https://www.myfitnesspal.com/profile/justsomeem
I hope that helps.
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.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.
TBH the Canned Hams I have had in the past never impressed me for taste or texture.
Pretzels and Cheeseparityanimal wrote: »What is Mr. Wolfe eating today?
It sure does look tasty too.parityanimal wrote: »Hungarian mushroom soup. Looks interesting.
No Reason they couldn't be tasty.parityanimal wrote: »Kids try food from children's books.
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
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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.
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5 Christmas traditions from the 50s that are (mostly) not done any more.
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We can save this one to watch just before eating Christmas dinner. It might lower our appetites...
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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!!!
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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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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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vniBBT7nRJg
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
https://nypost.com/2018/12/22/the-exodus-of-new-york-citys-endangered-middle-class/
The exodus of New York City’s endangered middle class
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2018/12/22/hutchins-fedex-employees-stole-nearly-50000-phones-paid-security-guard-manager-look-away-cops-say
FedEx workers caught looting packages at Texas hub had 94 phones, Apple Watch, cops say
https://nypost.com/2018/12/09/why-no-hate-here-signs-are-actually-pretty-hateful/
Why ‘No Hate Here’ signs are actually pretty hateful
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Hi Edparityanimal wrote: »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.
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.
Looking at that the Bread for dipping looked really tasty.parityanimal wrote: »Vegan soups to warm the soul.
I'll be interested in looking at this one.parityanimal wrote: »5 Christmas traditions from the 50s that are (mostly) not done any more.
Those look really fattening to me.parityanimal wrote: »Another vegan Christmas idea.
Some of those also looked like food items, Interesting.parityanimal wrote: »Chefs review possible Christmas gift gadgets for foodies.
Not interested, I hate Wrigglies like those.parityanimal wrote: »We can save this one to watch just before eating Christmas dinner. It might lower our appetites...
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.parityanimal wrote: »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!
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
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Hello ValerieGardenKatGardens wrote: »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...
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
Roger0
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