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  • Love this.Shared with DDs & GRD. Pat in OH
  • .”When I was downsizing my wardrobe after losing the weight, I discovered Mari Kondo. I have been Kondo-ing ever since. It's an ongoing process, but it helps me get rid of so much of the stuff I have been hoarding 'just in case'. A lot of the clutter isn't even ours. So I have got into the habit of taking my adult…
  • This.......my exact feeling & DH loves home made bread! He’s one of those long tall guys who never gains weight.I am sooo jealous! “Barbie I am so with you about bread, eating the whole thing with butter, it surely is one of my triggers. Also understand about not wanting to sour the joy your DH gets from his new hobby. Is…
  • Hello again. Cheri,good to see you & congrats to your DD.It surely makes parents happy when the young ones are doing well. Love the afghans. Your work in lovely.Do they need to be made with a certain yarn?What about size? Peachy,my hair. Is flat ,getting thinner.....so it’s just there. Your is styled & looks very nice.…
  • Good eve all.Finally done skimming July posts & determined to say hello before Sept. To me that is beginning of Fall,no matter how long summer holds on. DD returns to work at school this coming wk. My Sis from Minn joined the family vacation..... 10 of us,all ages ....had a wonderful time in Pigeon Forge,Tn for 10 days.…
  • Just trying to catch up & saw the notice about Winkle. Pip,we enjoyed the pics shared & so sorry your friend is gone. Pat in Oh
  • Just done skimming,as I haven’t been keeping up in too long. <3 Heather,so sad for you losing your beloved friend.Glad you have lovely memories. Loved the picture & noticed the bare feet. My idea of a perfect picnic. Will reply more later.Too early to be thinking. Pat in Oh
  • Thank you.I also prefer real pasta.Red sauce isn't a fav,so,not a problem.
  • Looks yummy. Can you share the recipe?
  • Interesting thread. I learned from it. Thanks all.
  • Easy recipe......any white bean will do. Can add fresh spinach if you like. Tuscan Sausage and White Bean Soup Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 20 mins Course: Soup Servings: 4 people Author: Barbara Ingredients 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup onion chopped 2 cloves garlic finely chopped 1/4 cup flour 1 12 oz. can…
  • Take a deep breath,keep a good thought about it’s nice to be home. There is always cereal if that fits,but I like to make hamburgers .....eat one,freeze the rest.Do the same with salmon patties.Add a rotisserie chicken off the bone & frozen in zip lock bags, there you go,3 different proteins to choose from. You can pop a…
  • Such a great place to be in your journey. You have done great,congrats to you!
  • Sorry ....seems I didn’t get them right,so you could choose. Pat in Ohio
  • Good eve all. No time for checking mail,but wanted to send a couple pics.DD & SIL were in Las Vegas & sent pics of Spring flowers in the Bellagio hotel.Hope you enjoy. Pat in Ohio
  • Good morn. Been up since 3:30, but was asleep by 9 last nt. Had the nicest day yesterday.Sunny 70’s! Even got DH to go along. He passed on TJ’s & enjoyed the sun while we poked around inside. Got frozen orange chicken,fried rice with chicken,cheese & a couple snacks.Veggie sticks for him . ...pea sticks for me.Only $2 each…
  • Good morning all. Going to be a nice April day/week here in Ohio.Temps to reach 76 Sunday. Flannel sheets washed & stored,heavy blankets ditto. Winter is over,at least in this house.Not allowing it back! Just read one page,but need to reply while I can. Will catch up later.DH has early appt with eye Dr. I drive as his eyes…
  • I fry potato slices in a bit of olive oil,adding sliced sausage,peppers & onion about half way thru. Move the potatoes to one side,giving meat & veggies room to meet up. Supper today with green salad.
  • Happy Friday. That’s a day most of us like......with wk end to enjoy. Been getting some Spring cleaning done....also Need to sort & send clothes to resale shop.We took a load of chairs,kitchen stuff,books & a few linens to their store this wk.Don’t know where it all comes from. Wanted to share a pic of flowers DD brought…
  • TRACY, Quote “Pat - I’ve always heard that too about finding work while you’re employed, unfortunately my company closed the office so I’ve been stuck. Over 200 resumes sent out and only one interview so far. I have heard from others that are out of work it is about 7-8 months on average before they are finding jobs. A lot…
  • BARBARA,your stove is a beauty. We have 2 DDs,dividedbetween gas/electric. Both are great cooks & the girl with electric liked to bake. She travels for work,so baking is rare. RORI,A friend from our camping club had bunion surgery,3 mos later she was in pain,barely hobbling around. She flat out refused same on other foot &…
  • QUOTE “It was my DH 69th birthday yesterday and we had a fun day visiting the crystal mine in Jessieville and other rock shops. We drove back to Hot Springs and the had dinner at On the Border (a Mexican themed restaurant) I had a quesadilla and tortilla soup combo. My downfall was the Strawberrry Margarita! When we…
  • Sounds very good.
  • Quote “cool whip is my go to these past few months. i'll eat it just plain but mostly mix it with jello. so so good. i just finished eating it :P I could eat 10 more. when i have extra calories i add graham cumbs - prefer it frozen.” Is there a recipe?
  • KATIE Quote”There is this little plastic spinner thing that is going round and round continuously, even when the door is open and even when the ice maker is turned off. I have no idea of its purpose” Could it be the ice maker fan? A house is a money pit. Good luck with getting new floors. TRACEY,Thumbs up! All your work…
  • Very happy with my effort for more fiber today. MRP says I need 21 of fiber & I got 22.Won’t happen every day,but try is the name of the game. ALLIE,Good luck with the job hunt. Just think,after your current work siuation,a new job has to be better! New chairs came today.Well packed ....just open 4 boxes & done.Right now I…
  • This is interesting for anyone interested in fiber. Checked my last couple wks & need to do much better.Glad I track fiber. https://www.vox.com/2019/3/20/18214505/fiber-diet-weight-loss Pat in Oh
  • Good morn......looks like a sunny day here & we have a 10 day forecast of same,after this eve’s showers. I’m not good at keeping up with responses,but gonna try. ALLIE,a job full of drama will tire you out & leave you dreading to go back. Hope you can find work that suits you. BETH,DH’s friend,had same thing happen to a…
  • Lost my post,my fault. Just skimming & can’t keep up. Beth,the aide at your sons home needs to be gone.What a dangerous situation! Pat
  • This has a lot of nutrition info.For beans rinsed & drained. https://www.nutritionix.com/i/nutritionix/canned-black-beans-drained-and-rinsed-1-cup/5a95d02cccae211012d53465
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