Oct. 22 Mad Hatter Chatter
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Oh yeah, we do the same thing. If the games run late too bad! One of the ideas for names of the puppies was Snow and Charming, but I think it should be Rumple and Bell...the male is a little wrinkly thing..0
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I like rumple and bell.0
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Those are my two favorite channels........But don't get me started on The Best Thing I Ever Ate !!! I am getting into car fixer- upper shows... Fast and Loud.....Richard Rawlings Oh my!! and Counting Cars..the Count ( he's cute but a little cheesy).......0
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Tony, It took me a few tries, but here is what I followed
Hosting the Picture
1) Go to an image-hosting site (for example, photobucket or tinypic- photobucket requires making an account). Upload your picture. To do this, click the button that says "Browse" and choose your photo from there. When you have selected your photo and clicked "OK", click the UPLOAD button.
2) Wait until it is completely loaded and shows you a bunch of different codes. We're going to use the URL that's called IMG (or Image) code. Highlight the entire code, right click, and click "copy".
Placing the Picture on MFP
1) Get onto your favorite board or wherever you would like to post the picture, and start your message. Now, right click inside this typing/text box, and click "Paste", The code that you coped earlier should show up. You may notice that the code looks something like this: (without the spaces)
[ IMG ] http://i48.tinypic.com/qqebzq.jpg [ /IMG ]
Well, that's all fine and dandy, except that we can't have those capital letters in there.
2) Take the code that you have down, and change the capital IMG to lowercase img (on both ends of the code), so that it looks something like this: (without the spaces)
[ img ] http://i48.tinypic.com/qqebzq.jpg [ /img ]
3) Write whatever else you feel like writing in the space, then click the Post button, and you're done!!
I used photo bucket & it took me a few tries to pick the right code. Just make sure it looks like the one in the above post & change the IMG to img. I need to figure out how to make my pictures smaller.
I got John out today for a nice ride along the coast of New Hampshire & a walk along the water front of Rye & Portsmouth NH. Hope I was able to work off that fish I had for lunch. In effort to make it a bit less damaging I ordred from the childrens menu. The portion size was just right, I am going to try to remember to ask about this in the future.
HGTV & food net work. 2 of my favorites. I LOVE chopped! it is my favorite.
Can I put a bid in on the purple pants? I am anywhere from a 12 to a 16 these days depending on the brand/cut. I promise to give them a good home.0 -
sorry - still happy in NJ......
but once they are truely too big and I have more "smaller sizes" they are up for grabs....:blushing:
right now they are very flattering - just sayin..
...will definitely need to take a pic and post one day soon.....
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Thanks Bis but for whatever reason...( stoooooopid on my part) I couldn't get it to work. I just talked to
Derek and he is going to work on it tomorrow for me. Thank goodness he is so much smarter than I am. We actually did a version of chopped here at the house over the summer between Derek and Rick. They had pork cracklings, Cornish hens, Werther's originals and polenta. They did a great job and Derek won with his polenta/crackling/caramel sauce...lol Rick's Cornish game hen was better but with taste and presentation....Derek won
As for the purple pants....I want a bid on them as well....I may not be the closest in size but I have the shirt to wear with them :bigsmile:0 -
I miss ace of cakes! But that might just be my Baltimore showing. I think it is a safe bet that none of you has more purple tops than I do. I hate football, but people in my office building who don't know me think I am a huge Ravens fan.0
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Patrice - as I am sure you know stay steady and it will happen but I know first hand how hard it is to stay motivated when nothing is happening.
Snoozie - I too worked nights for a few years and it is hard on the body and eating. I would get off at 6 am and be ready for supper like it was 5 pm. I think you have a good mind set and agree it will be gone next weigh in.
Bisland: Lovely, it must be so very peaceful and relaxing.
Hair - I so wished I had kept my favorite **** but when we made our move from apartment to house or WA to LA I gave in resigned to the fact I would never lose weight. I am happy to be sad though.
I have watched a few episodes of Once Upon also. I like it pretty well but suspect that if I would watch without logging food :blushing:
Well it was another late day as we had meeting after school three hours later I was finally walking out the door. So glad I put that roast in the cpot and it was all warm and yummy when I got home.0 -
Tony, what are pork cracklings? That must have been fun, maybe I will try that some time with my son & a friend.
TArnold, I ment to commend you on your hard work with the students. I remember how frustrated you were at the begining of the year. Your dedication to the students shows.
Hairspray, it looks like we need to get ready for a storm. My local weather folks have been building this up for days and it is looking more and more like the mid Atlantic/New England will get a huricane in a few days. I am ready. Those people that run to the grocery store at the last minute drive me crazy. Living in NE I am used to power outages & stocked up for the winter a few days ago. I have several friends that allways come to my house knowing I have a gas stove in the family room, cook with gas, have pleanty of hot food & board games to keep us busy. I hope you & your family stay safe.
I would love if some of you could share pictures of where you walk/run. There is so much more to see in the world, thats why I enjoy the hikes & seeing "just around the next corner" as my BF states.
No formal exercise for me today. I am going to work on leaves in the yard, so pleanty of fresh air & exercise.
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Morning Hatters!
TA: Thanks for the morning giggle - you got "bleeped" on what I assume you meant to type as "shirt" LOL Sorry you had another late day, but happy you had the crock ready to rock! And appreciate the commiseration/understanding of the nite shift LOL.. i was honestly at a loss on the diary entries for the first few days, specially on the changeover one as I'm technically feeding for about 36 hrs - but in the end just ended up logging everything I ate in a "day" under one meal; that seemed to work best (and the 1/2 lb is already gone thankfully) :bigsmile:
Tonya: one of my friends from work just posted pictures of their 2 new lab puppies.. I swear its just to torture BUT love seeing them, so hope your D can figure it out for yours! LOVE that you had your own chopped at home version!!!!
I've seen a few episodes of OUAT as well but never got hooked on it .. think I missed a few episodes in the beginning probably.. Grimm also seems to be pretty popular out my way as well, but like Bis I am currently addicted to Chopped, Dinner party wars and a few others on the Food channel; I only started getting that channel a few months ago so it's all new to me; I may hate cooking but I love food, even more so when someone else prepares it! I'm a great dinner guest btw (hint hint hint Hatters); I love trying anything food wis and appreciate all the hard work people go to preparin it.. so feel free to invite me for dinner anytime ladies!! LOL
Janet: you would win the bet from my closet; I own one purple t shirt LOL.
Bis: so glad you got J out as well; great idea on the kids menu! On the rare occasions I hit a burger joint now, I order the kids hamburger on purpose; its big enough to satisfy the craving and I still rip away an inch of the bun around the edge! When I take my senior friend out she often orders from the seniors portion menu; wish I could do the same because portion sizes have been stoopid crazy huge these days everywhere. It's funny; we often hit buffets for dinner because of the huge amount of food available of course (I always joked just push my chair up to the tables and leave me there - I brought my own fork !) but my sister and I were just talking about how we haven't been to one in a long time because we just cant eat as much anymore; seems like a waste! Don't get me wrong; I'm still very capable of going back for seconds if it's a home cooked meal LOL.. but now when I eat a lot at one go I find I'm super uncomfortable afterwards... just wish I could sometimes remember that icky feeling BEFORE pigging out occasionally?? LOL
cbm: glad you're enjoying the purple pants - you might want to keep em under lock and key for a while tho as it sounds like you have a few contenders for em!
Gail: I was sitting plunked in front of the TV after dinner last night and popped into MFP and saw your post about doing the stairs.. and it inspired me.. the thought of heading out for a walk in the rain or going to the treadmill was not the least bit enticing, but I realized hmm I could at least walk in the building so I threw on sneakers and went up to the 16th floor, and walked down..took the stairs to each level and walked across the hallway (100 steps) and down the other end stairs; all the way to the first floor.. then i walked back UP the stairs to my 7th floor. I could barely breathe by the time i got home, but I know I must be in better shape because during a power failur a few months ago, I had to stop at the 4th floor to rest last time I walked up!! So thanks for getting me off my butt last nite!
Will pop in a wee bit later; need another coffee and haeve promised myself to finsih some paperwork this morning .. but Dinner party wars is on at 6am.. soooo... i might indulge with breakfast LOL!! Have a great day Hatters.. only a few days left in ourveggie and fruit challenge month from Janet... perhaps we should start tossing around some ideas for another challenge for November?
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Three weeks since surgery. I thought I'd have this huge block of time off. I didn't realize I'd be sleeping for two weeks! Now I'm looking at piles of leaves outside and dust bunnies inside. My husband and son have decided that convincing me to ignore it all is their way of *helping*. We've got a storm on the way! We have to get the drains unblocked or we'll get flooded. Stay safe - everyone in it's path.
Are my American friends tired of the election yet? I've blocked about half of my FB friends until after the election. If they don't understand the questions, what makes them think they know the answers?? I don't care who wins any more. I just want it over.
I'm cheering everyone on from the couch. You're all very inspiring. I'll be joining the effort soon.
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Good morning!!
Snooze, You have me beat with the stairs exercise then....that wore me out just reading it! I bet you felt like you had a great workout! , enough for a whole week.!!!
I love Ace of Cakes as well...have you ever noticed they have their hands all OVER those cakes...no plastic gloves....no hand sanitizer.... : )
I love purple things of all shades...I have probably at least 4 or 5...but at the rate I'm going I won't be in on the race for the pants...We could make them our traveling pants...a sure sign that you have made it when you get to wear them....just a thought.
Tonya, I may be dense, but you can't post them on the profile page?
I t doesn't look like I'm going to make my 5lbs this month...I'm up ,I'm down..I'm all around, like a keg of beer..... : / ....I'm just about ready to quit weighing at all ... just keep watching what I eat and walking the stairs and go by the fit of my clothes...
Does anyone watch Duck Dynasty? The duck call makers from Louisana...... I have never laughed so much as I do with those silly guys...I almost think they are really like that and it's not scripted too much!!
I hope everyone has a scrumptious day!
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@ Kobie - yes! Very Very Tired.... let's make a decision and move on!
@ Time2 - love the beer reference - please come to Jersey - "could really use a drink right now" - can't remember the song... but sure you know the one.... (just kidding)... having an awesome day...
@ everyone - gotta go back to J-Jill and get rid of the size 16 pants - should have bought the size 14s..... will do Saturday (turn in, get he money and run Carol run.. (aka Forest Gump)...
wearing red cords - aka Queen Mother / Mayor reference....
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Good Morning Ladies,
Those of you in the path of Sandy, please stay safe.
Bis- Wiki definition of cracklings- a crackling offers a square of skin that cracks when you bite into it, giving way to a little pocket of hot fat and a salty layer of pork meat. They are pork rinds if you eat them in the south or chicharrón is the Spanish version. Cassie and I went to the store and tried to find 5 ingredients that we could get for both baskets under $10. That was a challenge all by itself! We had the best time and hope to do it again soon.
Snoozie, Puppies, love all of them! We found out last night that the male puppy has been sick since we saw him on Saturday. He is on the mend though from what I understand and Deb says he is doing well and the vet said he should be fine. I am hoping that D will have me fixed up in no time with the pics and I can share them with you all. Even scenery pictures for Bis. As for Grimm, I have yet to see it but thought about trying to catch it “On Demand”.
Gail, I tried to post them in my profile pics but it wouldn't let me. I am just too goofy to figure it out. Truthfully, I get frustrated and mad and then I can’t even think….
Kobie, We are a house divided when it comes to politics so every election is fun for us. Am I tired of this one? You bet. Like you I have hidden my friends posts and just about given up on FB until after the election. I understand that everyone has an opinion, I just don't understand all the hate… I hope you are feeling better and on the mend.
Janet, Duff is my little love muffin. I love his sense of humor and all of the shows that he has done. I love football since I was a kid. It is with fond memories I remember watching with my Dad. Now I watch with the kids and grandkids but if I am alone I will channel surf during a boring game…
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Carol, hope you have a great day…. don't forget Sunday 8pm EST!0 -
Morning Hatters!
Not much new in my neck of the woods, but being Canadian I'm spared most of the US election debates; altho one of our country's biggies just unexpectedly stepped down so we'll be inundated with it soon enough. I admit though, I'm one of those who strongly believes ya gotta vote; doesn't matter who ya choose, but makes me crazy to hear someone say "I didn't bother".. then again, my list of what makes me crazy fluctuates daily - and throw in a hot flash or a mood swing? it could go to pages LOL
Heading out for some groceries; back to work saturday so I should be planning some out, but I'll save that for tomorrow (a la Scarlett Ohara)! I'm feeling quite hungry today so need to search out some filling high fiber, low cal foods i love.. will heck in later!
No ideas yet for a November challenge for us?
Kobie: glad to hear you're on the mend! Patience isn't one of my virtues either.. but try to hang in there
TonyaL crackling here was always the top part of the pork roast, the crispy cooked fat and we always fought over it lol.. my BIL is from the Isle of Mann and used to deep fry pork rinds (til my sister was pregnant and couldn't stand the smell lol). Then again, my mom was a newfie and we grew up on salt cod and scrunchins...which was hardtack diced up and then fried in the remains of the pork fatback...all of:bigsmile: which was then all poured over the fish... shudder now thinking about it but loved it growing up!0 -
Tony so crackling are those fried pork rinds I see in the store?
UGH! I am so tired of all the insults. Why is it they just don't get it? It just seems to get worse the closer we get to election day.
Do any of you shop at Aldi's? We had one open in my area & I went last week. The prices seem good on most items, but in looking a labels it does not seem it's so called "fit & active" products are any healther. Are there any products that are must have in your oppinion?0 -
Bis- There are two different kinds here. There are the one that are in the chip isle and they are puffy, airy, meatiness..lol. Then there are the ones that are in the frozen or meat section and they haven't been fried up yet. Here in the south those are put in cornbread (in the batter that is poured into a hot cast iron skillet usually with bacon grease coating the bottom) and then baked in the oven. I have also added corn and jalapenos to make it spicy..
My daughter likes most of the fit&active things she has tried here. The meat looks gross and I have heard bad things abiut it but the produce is mostly wonderful and that is what we buy there.
Snoozie, we call that crispiness the Bark. When Rick smokes pork, beef or even a turkey we all fight over it.0 -
Carol, I can meet you with some tequila , but not much of a beer drinker...I would have to drink a case just to get over the taste...ugh! ....TeeeHeeeheee.... Maybe we could talk Tonya into joining up with us??0
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Time 2 / Tonya - Let's meet for some tea...:laugh:
tee hee....and maybe snoozie can bring the wine...
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I'm in...0
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OH, Oh, oh, I am in.....:drinker: I got my Sauza blanco or Patron chilled and ready to go
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Patrice: I thought my plateau was never going to end- it was about a month or more, too. It is so frustrating, isn't it? It reminds me of that picture one of the hatters had as their profile picture with the woman shooting her scale. I guess we just have to let our bodies adjust at their own pace, darn it!
bisland : Thanks for the info on how to download photos :-) I'm going to give it a whirlSince you asked for photos of where others are walking, I thought I'd share a few of where I will be walking/hiking Friday and Saturday.
To all the wonderful Hatters: I will not be logging in this weekend (starting tomorrow because I am going to Tonto State Park and staying at a lodge with no cell phone reception and limited wi-fi. I haven't been there before and am excited to be able to see the Tonto Natural Bridge, hike, and go horseback riding. Here are some photos from online, and I will share some of my own when I return.
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beautiful - enjoy......0
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Hey T.. "Patron" would make a great boy doggie name!! :bigsmile:
Sorry Bis.. never heard of that store here; but I will say I was reading labels this morning, and the jars of spagetti sauce varied something crazy..some of the supposedly healthier options had about twice the sodium of the regular stuff, AND the only benefit was about 1/2 the fat.. same carbs and sugars, some had MORE in the"better" option than the regular.. :noway: I think for too long we've been brain washed into believing the marketing pitches of low fat, low sodium, sugar free... (of course, most of those claims are on processed foods..so yet another reason to stick to the outer aisles, eh? I bought a pkg of frozen chicken breasts stuffed with mushrooms and provolone that were touted as healthy; they may have been but they tasted horrific.. from here on i think i'd rather buy my own chicken, beat it to a pulp and stuff it myself... but I admit convenience keeps me living in hope.. and buying in vain!
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BTW, that's a little waterfall in the picture, not a cloud :-) 0
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Seehee:: WOW!!!! Awesome pictures... CAN I COME WITH YOU? I hope you have a fabulous time, and thanks for giving us the heads up you'll be offline - won't have to worry but instead be envious!!
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speaking of worry.. anyone heard from MErobi lately, or remember if she was going away? No sign of her for over a week; just wondered if anyone knows if she was going away..
Cant wait to see your own pics when you get back!
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See....dang it I can't get them to work now here you go showing off :ohwell: I must really be html challenged:laugh:0
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Tonya: oops, I goofed- it was bisland who shared the download info. Nice to have mentalpause on which to blame all my goofs :-) Did you download the pictures onto Photobucket? I can steer you from there. But if you want them to be smaller when you post, you need to first open them in Photoshop or whatever photo software you have and reduce the image size to something like 2x1 inches before you download them onto photobucket.
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You're right Snoozie, Patron sounds just right for a boy dog, with Sauza for the girl.... I may not be pronouncing it right though. but it sounds feminine to me.
Seehe, looks like a gorgeous place... Hope you have a blast. I know you will..
I was wondering about Merobi..........I was afraid to ask......
Would it sound bad if I say I get confused with who's gone on Vacation and who's sick and so forth...Sometimes, if I have time, I have to go back and re-read some days stuff, just to keep it straight... I think it's because I 'm having to read it so fast some days...I'm blaiming it on that ,anyway!! ; /0 -
I'm in the same boat T2... i wrack my brain trying to think.. did they mention they were going away? I know Abbe is going to the Breeders Cup and now Seehee.. but mentlepause is indeed to blame for us!!! Wish there was a sticky we could attach to our profile "gone fishing" !!
LOL @ the girlie name.. love it! Tequila is a lovely girlie name too!! I'm not familiar with them, but I think Patron is a "brand', Tonya?
(Aren't ya sorry you asked us for suggestions now??) giggle snort!:drinker:
or maybe call one "hot" and one "Dawg" ?? :laugh:
Lucy and Ricky? :happy:
Samson and Delilah?
ok.. ok.. i'm stopping lol
Seehee: bag is packed and I'm at the door.. !0
