parityanimal wrote: »

Howdy all y'all. It's merciless Monday! Yet another hot one with no chance of rain. My "first of the month" money finally posted, so a big Kroger run is on today's agenda. I just might get lunch while out, though I have plenty o lamb, carrots, potatoes, and gravy left. My breakfast plate looked a whole lot like last night's dinner!

Good Morning Ed
Another hot day in paradise for both of You
Yesterday and Today the predicted high are 70 to 72 degrees. Tomorrow starts a stretch of 80s with overnight lows in the upper 60s so it could be worse for us.

Your first of the month money posted Monday and my Pension check arrived in the mail around 3:30 PM to late to run to the bank. Today my to do list is simple. Bank, Post Office, Call NS and see if they can suspend the account since I will not be able to handle the delivery weight for 2 plus months or I'll have to cancel.

Hint Drive don't run to Krogers

I have been know to eat dinner for breakfast and a breakfast for lunch or dinner. I do not feel the need to hew to the convention that the only meal for breakfast is breakfast food.

Eating out could help avoid getting tired of eating the same thing for several meals in a row, OTOH I could eat Cheeseburgers and fries or pizza all week long, so...

HUGE Cereal Haul - What Cereals To Buy & Avoid At the Grocery Store!

I'm starting to watch this but I have a good idea of what ones to avoid. I like Grape Nuts, so crunchy. It looks like I should not re-buy the Shredded Wheat once I finish it. I tried the Alpen Muesli, pass. Cheerios Most of the cereals he showed I do not recall seeing on the shelves, Non sweetened seem to be on the wane.
BTW Puffed Rice and Puffed Wheat seems to have disappeared from the cereal aisle here.

I Made Giant 50-Pound Pancakes For The Try Guys

it would appear that the reality is a 50 pound stack of pancakes not a 5o pound pancake.
The cooking took a long time and I suspect that the pancakes were cold by the time they were served as they were cooked one at a time. I base that in part due to the butter not melting

EPIC SOY FREE VEGAN TAKE OUT | burmese tofu

Hmm... Soy free Vegan, how good can it taste ? I'll discover as I watch.
The teriyaki tofu noodles looked pretty good. The peanut tofu salad sounds a lot like a Thai Salad, Am I wrong ?

VEGAN BLTA BOWL W/ VEGAN SOFT BOILED EGGS (EASY GRAIN BOWLS EP #1)

I do disagree with calling them Soft boiled eggs If You were to call them Vegan Egg Look alikes I have no problem or am I being picky ?

How to Make Our Recipe for Panang Beef Curry

Curry Well marbled beef She made it much to hot for my taste.

parityanimal wrote: »

I made it out to Kroger and it wasn't too bad. I didn't get EVERYTHING on the list, but I did get all the critical stuff and quite a bit of the non-critical (but would have needed fairly soon) stuff. $126.92 later, I got home and unloaded what seemed like a paltry amount of groceries. Back in the day, that much money would have got me at least 5 week's worth of stuff.

I agree that food prices are not what they used to be add in the shrinkage in the weight of the packages of food and what used to buy a heaping shopping cart now pays for maybe a half filled cart

Have a Good Day
Roger

Hi
Currently It is 64 degrees outside. The predicted high for Today is in the upper 80s, with the next 7 days forecasting highs in the 80s and overnight lows in the upper 60s

https://apnews.com/e9c5fa42a1244de48e3edea7a1bb14eb
FDA: Sampling finds toxic nonstick compounds in some food

https://www.sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article231112403.html
Family dogs save 4-year-old boy knocked down by mountain lion at

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/jun/02/want-to-improve-your-life-just-say-no
Want to improve your life? Just learn to say no
We are used to saying yes to please others but it can be harmful not to be more assertive. And imagine what you can do with all that free time

https://qz.com/work/1632602/the-number-of-americans-working-in-their-70s-is-skyrocketing/
The number of Americans working in their 70s is skyrocketing

https://khn.org/news/a-wake-up-call-on-data-collecting-smart-beds-and-sleep-apps/
Your Wake-Up Call On Data-Collecting Smart Beds And Sleep Apps

https://www.theeagle.com/news/nation/the-vote-by-phone-tech-trend-is-scaring-the-life/article_5065d694-fe18-51cf-84d9-094060b8529a.html
The vote-by-phone tech trend is scaring the life out of security experts

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-met-50-shot-10-fatally-weekend-gun-violence-20190603-story.html
Most violent weekend in Chicago this year: At least 52 shot, 8 fatally

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-honduras-protests/dole-fruit-trucks-burned-in-honduras-as-protests-spread-idUSKCN1T40IQ
Dole fruit trucks burned in Honduras as protests spread


Have a Great Wednesday
Roger

GardenKatGardens wrote: »

Hi..7 pm news is starting...boy I'm really late...and I still need to go to the gym.....egads!
Intown visit with chiro, lunch with Ted, then we decided since the temps were low, and the humidity even lower to go to the Botanical Gardens...I was about 10 minutes from home when Jack called...(its Tues). So, talked to him til 5:30...fixed some dinner as I was really hungry...now I"ve eaten, want to watch the news and then hit the gym. Quick work out..30-35 minutes cardio..then I should run by Publix pick up a lottery ticket and then home! I'll sleep well tonite..already tired.

Roger, besides not being able to walk, (which must be tough for you considering all the steps you've put in over the last several years), how are you feeling? And do you have a date for surgery? I'm so glad you have your brother to help you thru all of this.

I'm sure Tom E. is lonely...I'm just not a cat, a point he drives home on occasion. Like ignoring me, or hopping up and leaving the porch, etc. I dunno!!!

Gotta get moving...need to get into my gym clothes for starts.

Later...

Hello Valerie
Wow, You had good weather for a change

I hope the lottery ticket wins for You.

I do have a date for the surgery, First thing is Pre admission testing next week. More details tomorrow once I have had a chance to think about details. Not to mention I have no idea if the testing could be a problem.

I miss not getting out as You guessed.

I am feeling somewhat weak as in no endurance.

Have a Nice Day
Roger

parityanimal wrote: »

Howdy all y'all. It's wonderful Wednesday! Yesterday I went to the pet store for kitty litter, then Publix (in the same shopping center, but part of the other building, around a corner) for a few items, and a quick stop at Aldi on the way home. I never got more than a mile from home! I had a lot fewer items, but the weight of the kitty litter more than made up the difference on bringing things in. I also didn't spend nearly as much, but still more, in my opinion, than the stuff should have cost. I picked up lunch while in Publix.

Today is supposed to be fairly nice, albeit a bit warm. I need to do some more watering, and really should try to get a head start on some cleaning, and maybe some laundry, On the other hand, as Scarlett supposedly said, tomorrow is another day!

Hello Ed
You had a busy day IMO. I do have to wonder if the Kitty Litter would have been cheaper at CostCo. Speaking of CostCo I was checking the Paper Goods supply and we have plenty of Paper Towels and Kleenex and only one 6 roll pack of TP left. To me that means a early before they open trip to pick up up a case of TP there.

Today's To Do list, Call NS and see about a extra 2 or 3 month delay, resign as moderator or see about Emeritus status at a forum and drop off the keys while they are open and the car later on at the Car repair facility we use. The car is due for its every 2 year inspection, an oil change based on time not mileage, Lube the driver door hinges, Fix the Drivers side window switch (Change ?) and repair the speed control on the fan, the lower three speeds have died

Our streets are still drying off from the overnight rain, That would be the rain that my brother predicted we would not get

Scarlett O'Hara ?

Frozen Pizzas Ranked From Worst To Best

At the start of the Video where they show the huge slice I was reminded of a local Pizza shop that sells a 24 inch pizza. I look at the DiGiorno Pepperoni Pizza and ask myself where's the Pepperoni. Not to mention the crust seems thick.
I am not surprised that the Newmans was number one.

‘VEGAN’ Recipe Relay Challenge

Now I need to see what way it failed.

The Best Unexpected Technique for Whisking

Who knew that there was a proper method for whisking, Not me

Fried Street Food In Kenya

I would not trust street food eaten in many countries bought there, made here is a different thing. Most of the ones in the video look pretty tasty, I will say that I like Double Fried French Fries with salt and nothing else. The little triangle pastries reminded me of Zeppoles for some reason.

2017 French RIER MRE Review Duck Cassoulet Ration Individual Exercise Reheatable Taste Testing

The contents appeared as if they were sourced using off of shelf items except maybe the heating tabs and metal stove parts. Not to mention packed in a box would make them awkward to carry IMO.

Thanks for the videos
Roger


Hello Valerie

parityanimal wrote: »

Howdy all y'all. It's thrilling Thursday! Cooler today and we have already had a few drops of rain, with more expected. But maybe I should go out to a store and give Mother Nature a chance to soak me, just to be sure.

I made bolognese pasta sauce last night and served it with rotini made entirely from red lentils. That was supper, and then breakfast this morning was more of the same, as will be at least two more meals. With that sauce, I really couldn't tell that the rotini was different than regular wheat pasta. It was fun trying it out and I may buy more sometime. It has more protein than wheat pasta and, being lentils, presumably better carbs.

Good Morning Ed
We had a really short rain yesterday, however due to the previous days rain no watering will be needed until Saturday or Sunday and then more rain at some point Monday and/or Tuesday.

That's a new one to me, Red Lentils I would think that the box would give serving size and nutritional statistics ?

Today We meet friends at Brunch Time AKA 10 AM.

FOOD MARATHON CHALLENGE | 26.2 Dishes in 24 Hours | EDINBURGH Ep.1

A 0.2 dish ??

NUTRALOAF Disciplinary Loaf - prison punishment food - Recipe #2: Ohio

This is a second version by Emmy ??
Looking at the ingredients it could be nutritious at least short term.

3 Creative French Toast Recipes COMPARED

Classic, Vegan and Chef's recipes compared. Me for the real Classic Eggs and Milk or Cream whisked together and the bread soaked in it.
The Vegan version looked a bit grainy and the Pass on the Chef's version.

World's 'Biggest Bird' Burger - Grilled Ostrich Burgers - The Wolfe Pit

Not being an adventurous eater I think I will pass on a Ostrich Burger. Not to mention I want my meat cooked well done.

Mountain House Freeze Dried Pepper Steak Lasts 30 YEARS! - WHAT ARE WE EATING?? - The Wolfe Pit

No moisture no spoil IMO. Now if it was only less expensive

Have a Good Day
Roger

Hi
Currently It is 65 degrees outside. The predicted high for today is once again in the 80s

I called NS yesterday and the person I spoke to adjusted the order as follows. Processing On: 09/05/2019

I got the car back $402.60, Considering the List I had not that bad
1. State Inspection
2. Oil change and filter using Synthetic Oil.
3. Lubed the Door hinges, the noise was atrocious.
4. Replace failed fan speed resistor, I only had the top two noisy speeds left.
5. Replace the Driver side power window switch.

I should be hitting 17,000 miles on the car soon, I already filled the gas tank once this year I suspect that a lot of the repairs were due to really short trips with the car since it was new in 1999

Scary stuff
https://news.stanford.edu/2019/06/05/edit-video-editing-text/
Stanford engineers make editing video as easy as editing text
A new algorithm allows video editors to modify talking head videos as if they were editing text – copying, pasting, or adding and deleting words.

https://www.studyfinds.org/soldiers-us-army-worse-heart-health-than-civilians-study/
Soldiers In U.S. Army Have Worse Heart Health Than Civilians, Surprising Study Shows

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/u-s-home-flippers-are-cashing-out-before-profits-get-slimmer-1.1269342
U.S. home flippers are cashing out before profits get slimmer

https://www.apnews.com/cd654537064a40adb97fe7bd1c63ba3e
Stressed out? Your dog may feel it too, study suggests

TSA allowing illegal migrants to fly without proper documents

Boom in electric scooters leads to more injuries, fatalities

https://www.today.com/health/irregular-sleep-routine-linked-higher-health-risks-study-finds-t155636
Irregular sleep routine linked to higher health risks, study finds
Having an erratic sleep schedule can do a number on your health.


Have a Great Saturday
Roger

GardenKatGardens wrote: »

Good Morning! Rainy...don't know how much. I've evidently changed the settings on my outside rain monitor, and I've 'had no rain'...but, the big puddle in the driveway, and a semi wet cat disproved that idea!! I don't know where Tom E. hid out from the rain, but his back quarters were wet...meaning 3/4ths of the cat was dry! He was hungry!! Also sat with me on the porch swing for about 5 minutes, purring sweetly. and keeping his claws retracted. (that's a near first, and very appreciated)

I doubt the issue with Publix is old seafood, as my sushi is meat free!

I need to duck out and retreive the trash thingy...you remember my old friend..."Herbie Curbie" ??? LOL! Its not raining and the driveway lake is down just enough that I can walk around it! Ok, done.✓

Hello Valerie
Interesting, I hope You get the rain gauge working again. Can't the cat get on the porch to stay dry during rainy weather ?

I was not saying old seafood, I was trying to indicate that maybe the other ingredients were old ?

Driveway Lake The puddle at the foot of the sidewalk is always a lot smaller than at the foot of the driveway. My suspicion is that all these years going in and out have deepened that area.

I did watch the French Toast...the vegan one did look interesting, and was well liked apparently! Not likely to make it..though I should, just for grins.

And the cartoon of the keys to the lock, being locked onto the lock...I've actually seen that happen when I worked at the gym.. solution? buy a new lock!

Thanks Roger for the schedule update. That's one week less time to worry/fret over the upcoming surgery.
Will watch for an email from 'brother'. (wonder if he'll include his name, or just sign it off as 'brother'? )

Ok, I need to make some use of my rainy day and go to the gym later this afternoon...like between noon news and about 2:30. (don't want to workout during my nap time!!!) Also Friday traffic around here is so messed up. Folks trying to get shopping or other issues done 'before the rush', and the leaving early, its Friday mentality, which therefore creates traffic issues! Kinda amusing if you think about it!

Later...

If I said that non of those looked like any kind of french toast that I would eat...

I have to wonder how the heck You could think that was a good idea locking the keys on the lock.

I have no idea how he will sign it, That never occurred to me to think about.

I always wondered how employers feel about the workers that leave early on a Friday. All that does is extend the rush traffic IMO.

Have a Nice Day
Roger

Hi
Currently It is 60 degrees outside. The predicted high for today is once again in the 80s

https://www.foxnews.com/science/unfinished-city-future-arizona-desert
This unfinished Arizona 'futuristic hippie commune' has a problem

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/retirement-four-in-10-americans-don-t-see-it-ever-happening-1.1269777
Retirement? Four in 10 Americans don't see it ever happening

Hmm...
https://ny.eater.com/2019/6/6/18652268/burger-king-impossible-whopper-nyc-fake-order
Brooklyn Burger King Delivered Beef Whoppers to Customers Expecting ‘Impossible’
One vegetarian ate two before realizing he wasn’t eating the popular fake meat, which won’t hit NYC outposts until later this year

Passcode, My Flip phone doesn't have one. Right to privacy ?
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/give-your-password-or-go-jail-police-push-legal-boundaries-n1014266
Give up your password or go to jail: Police push legal boundaries to get into cellphones
“The world should know that what they’re doing out here is crazy,” said a man who refused to share his passcode with police.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/jun/07/sleep-apps-backfire-by-causing-anxiety-and-insomnia-says-expert
Sleep apps backfire by causing anxiety and insomnia, says expert

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/jun/06/radio-silence-how-the-disappearance-of-rural-stations-takes-americas-soul-with-them
America's rural radio stations are vanishing – and taking the country's soul with them


Have a Great Sunday
Roger

GardenKatGardens wrote: »

OK!!
Looks like I watched video's read articles, and then..just didn't comment. I'm listening to a series about Herbs, Mushrooms, etc. Fascinating stuff! I've been known to eat some weird stuff...like cat tails that grow in ponds, or the flowers of that orange lily that grows along railways or country roads...etc.

Stayed home today! No gym...just me an my recumbent bike here at home. Visited with my friend, Laundry. did a little cooking, etc. and of course there was Tom E. And yes Roger he has access to the screened porch 24/7. Yet he hangs out on the roof rain or shine. (until he's hungry, then he comes to the door and yells!!! LOL! Also there was a short nap.

Hello Valerie
There are a lot of plants that are edible but not eaten normally. Something I had not thought about however is with Cattails You would only want to eat the ones grown in clean water.

Weird Cat, I do wonder if the hanging out on the roof is a hunting thing to locate prey ?

At this point, the kitchen is cleaned up, meals are planned for the next 2 days... and I'm ready to crawl into my bed and play games on the iPad. Ted beat me at our Scrabble game and started a new game, so I have some thinking to do. And as always a game or so of Suduko...maybe a jigwaw puzzle, and somewhere along that list of games I fall asleep. (usually with the lights on and ditto for my glasses!!)

Rained a lot here...over 2 inches today. Weather folk say more tomorrow and Monday... killjoys! No, we really needed the rain. Maybe not quite this much all at once...but will take it!!!

I'll try to check in earlier tomorrow...oh, and I had a Mega Millions ticket...won nothing. But still have a ticket to cash in from last week...I understand somebody in I think California won the big Mega Millions jackpot...oh, well!!!

Later...

You plan meals ? I wing it and often what I bought planning to eat ends up in the freezer. Such as the Moo Goo Gai Pan.

They never added to the reservoirs for Atlanta I'm guessing and that would be despite the expanding demand for water.

As I remember from the the TV news the winning ticket was purchased in a deli in San Diego, Ca. They also listed the areas with million dollar tickets, all on the west end of the country

Have a Nice Day
Roger