OTG - very cool!!! Axel Merckx lives in Kelowna part time and has been known to participate in the local Sunday ride. Course I wouldn't know him to see him... :)
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OTG - very cool!!! Axel Merckx lives in Kelowna part time and has been known to participate in the local Sunday ride. Course I wouldn't know him to see him... :)
Yarhoo..
2 days until Ironman WA...It'll be a blast!
Littleblackduck & I are volunteering plus will catch up sat some time.
Have a funky weekend kids.
Night riding tonight to do a practice lap for the 12hr..get my lights positioned the right way, memorize the track some more & try not to hit any trees.
c
Hot chocolate....
Organic milk from a glass bottle
Shaved Scharffen Berger 70% cacao
Warmed gently and whisked often
Oh, man... I'm trying to lick out the cup...
Good luck CC!
To some people, chestnuts are an acquired taste. I've been eating themQuote:
Originally Posted by kelownagirl
(roasted) since i was tiny, and I love them. I went to Italy when I did so I could be there for the chestnut festival and I came back with slow-baked ones and raw ones.
They have a mild flavor and they are mealy when boiled, or crunchy when
baked.. Raw, (this is new for me too) they almost have an apple taste.
So anyway, sure, if you can get freshly roasted ones, do try them.
I like how they came out chocolate dipped, I will make more and give them as gifts to family who are not as fortunate as I, not having ever made it to
my grandfather's home town in Italy.
(and I am sure that is a lot more than you wanted to know!)
CC! Go get 'em, kid. Look forward to hearing about it. Nanci, you too.
Nanci, can you post a link to the Steve the Snake pics, or do I have to be a member of whatever site those are on? And has Addy kept that snake down? And, OH, POOR BIRD. I am so sorry about that.
I love roasted chestnuts passionately, could eat them every day if I could find them done right, and have never done it well enough at home---not as good as on the street in Geneva, Paris, or wherever. Mimi, any tips?
Yeah, Dar, it's a funny thing about that "getting inside myself" biz--for a while it's wonderful, and sometimes it tips over into being too far away...
Beeper is still doing pretty well. She does not enjoy the subQ fluid (now trying twice a week only), but then neither would I. Visited three assisted living places with Mom last week when back in Albany. She is also thinking about moving to an assisted living place out here, maybe later, which would be great, actually. Glad the ice is going away here...haven't been on a bike for a couple of weeks. Tired of living in the basement dungeon with air compressors and sawing and hammering over my head and sawdust falling into my hair and my computer. Blechh! Pitooey. But having my own weaving studio, new little laundry room, bigger living room, new master bedroom and bathroom, new little guest room, lots of new windows, AND that porch out into the side yard trees...if they ever really finish...will be great. Room enough for a TD party, even. Preferably in, say, August, since Seattle just broke its all-time monthly rainfall record.
Nanci - how's the mouse? Fingers crossed. Chew Addy Chew (I don't think snakes chew, right?). Also birds, I grew up on a chicken farm. Our chickens used to do that to each other.
I remember something about Dad flooding the area with red light so they saw everything as red and did not get transfixed on one area of blood. Since I was about 5 when my parents quit farming don't know if that's entirely correct.
Can birds, like dogs have those Elizabethan collars?
Mimi - chestnuts roasting on an open fire....
Knot - re Sknot loosing stuff. My sister travels a lot, and the system she learned quite young was to count what she carries.
Say she goes into a room with backpack, violin, camera.
So when she leaves she needs to have 3 things. In with 3, out with 3. And this "system" is what she uses with constant globe trotting travel.
Airlines loose things, not her.
Of course sometimes she gets up: setzer spritzer, pink flamingo sprinkler system and Edsel hood ornament....that's 3 things...but it's still 3 :p ;) :rolleyes:
http://tinyurl.com/ya94fh Steve's not too cleaver
http://tinyurl.com/ykwx9q Two Steves are better than one
http://tinyurl.com/yhst76 Finally photo shoot with Lydia
You have to join to see the pics, but so?
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Addy is out and about in her vine- she gets up before it's light- and she appears fine. I searched her viv for a regurge, but didn't see anything.
I had some wonderful Choco time last night. I'd been so busy with the new kids, and Chocs had been so busy shedding, that I'd sort of forgotten why he is the perfect snake. He sat through two episodes of Grey's Anatomy- without squirming- and I put him back to do something, but he was still very active, so I took him out for a third episode! (I'm off today- so I was up till midnight)
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They are trying a collar on Roy. I don't really understand why they don't just remove the leg up into his body so there is nothing exposed- like Dill had done- but the vet thinks he could still have phantom pain and eat his abdomen...Dill used to do a funny thing- he'd "scratch" his head with the leg that wasn't there. It's a lot easier for a pea-brained pigeon to deal with stuff like that than a smarter parrot. Dill did go through a horrible mutilaiton phase where he was picking the backs of his wings till he had these horrible scabby bleeding lumps. He did that for months- there was nothing to do to stop him except I could wrap him in a towel and then he couldn't do it. A parrot could just chew its way out. I don't know what to tell her. Thousands of dollars of vet bills- she's missed a car payment, her husband is working OT, she says she doesn't feel like interacting with husband or baby-
I told her just give him a week in the collar and see what happens. It sounds like the vet is going to just quit soon no matter what Kelly wants.
Salsa- I am pleased to hear Beeper is doing better. :) Ooh, party at Salsa's. :cool:
Nanci-so far so good with Addy. I hope the collar helps your daughter's bird. I am pleased to hear you and Choco had nice bonding time.
Well all who have snow enjoy it for me, please. It was 57 when I woke up to 50 mph wind gusts and we are under a tornado watch.
Still sick, I was entertained last night with the 1951 movie, "At War With the Army". :D
Rabbit, rabbit! Only 24 days til Christmas!
Have a nice day everyone!
OTG & AG- I think we may have been passed by Bobby. We got buzzed real hard by a couple of guys on the way out if you recall. One with full CSC gear. Could've been, never know. It stuck in my head cuz that guy was in professional shape and amazing bike but was courteous to us at the same time when passing. I heard he's really cool and personable. Well, I've got his rearview tatooed in my head anyway, so that'll have to be good enough who ever he was. ;)
I want/need to go riding this w/e but it's supposed to get cold and nasty. Besides, I'm waiting for my hitch to come in for my Jeep. (got rid of the ragtop Sebring yesterday!) Will take a week to come in and then I can fit up the bike/kayak rack with my bro. I was measuring out the back of the Jeep last night in the garage to see how I can fit Sweet Pea in until then. I can make it work without too many parts being removed. Just tires I think.
I also want to go out to King of Prussia mall this w/e. Need stuff besides bike stuff. :eek: (yup, I said it) Looking a bit homeless these days. Some of my clothes are getting slightly baggy and ill-fitting looking. I know, it's a good thing right?! Still expensive tho. Gonna hit a few of my favorite local consignment shops first. Good thing I didn't have to put any out of pocket money on the Jeep yesterday.
AG - great link, that had me crying right away but good tears for once. I needed that kind of story last night. THANK YOU!
BMo3 - Thanks for the talk last night. I dropped into blissful sleep right after. Very calming night overall. They have been few and far between lately. Can't wait for things to get back to normal soon. Hope you're feeling better today with the flu thing. Remember the cool compresses at the back of the neck, etc... will cool your blood right down and make you feel better quicker. Easier on your nervous system than a cold shower or bath. :eek:
Kit - Hope you're driving today. Looks a bit icy there this morning. Sorry, can't help worrying about you.
Thanks for the short but sweet chat last night. (and no crying, wasn't that nice? :o :rolleyes: Making progress. Thanks. Love ya sis.)
CWR - Good luck with the doc today. Don't let him be a pu*s with those feet. Then get out there and enjoy that vacation. Have fun enough for all of us poor shmucks.
Well, I'm sorry I don't have time to address all I've missed. So here's the condensed version.
I hope...
*the snake keeps the mouse down
*L & J are still honeymoonin' and canoodling
*someone gets to SF real soon
*someone gets their chestnuts roasted the right way ;)
*the WA Ironman is the best ever
*mimi didn't burn her tongue on the double-boiler
ah lets see... um,
*HP beats Voldemort in the last book and marries Ginny
*Ron and Hermione get together too cuz they're just such a cute couple
*no dudes come in through xray today (or ever) wearing a kilt and no underwear
*the power stays on for KG this time
*BMo3 gets snow before she goes totally insane
*Dar finds a guy worthy of her
*those who have been absent for a while get to hang out a bit more with us, they've been missed
*I make it to the post office by tomorrow or Kit is gonna kill me soon :o
Ok, I think that's it. Take care and be safe. See ya in a few days. (or sooner I hope) So busy...
X.
I found out what happens if you forget about a bottle of wine in the freezer overnight...(The cork comes out with the foil still on!) Not as bad as one would think- but maybe I just got lucky.
I made a batch of my favorite pasta for my pre-ride breakfast and for after the ride to eat in the truck on the way home. Bowtie pasta, toss with butter, toss with parmesan cheese (lots!) throw in sun-dried tomatoes and capers- YUM!!
I had enough for a cup for lunch, too. Should have just made the whole box.
I also plan on having chocolate milk in the cooler, and Cape Cod Kettle Cooked chips. For after the ride.
NAnci
you don't have to join to look at the snake photos!
how to bake chestnuts and have them turn out really well:
start with really good chestnuts. Salsa, i can give you some!
I guess if you are patient, cook them slowly. The really good ones that i brought
from Italy were cooked for 24 hours over coals!!
'Morning all,
Salsa - glad to hear beeper is doing better. Good luck finding an assisted living for your mom. I'm marking my calandar for that party. I'm turning 40 in August if you'd like to make it a surprise, hint, hint;)
Mimi - quit talking roasted chestnuts - sounds yummy!
Jennifer - hope you're feeling better girl. The flu bug is no fun at all. And it's cold here now but the snow is a little too far south.
Nanci - good luck this weekend. I feel so bad for your daughter. I hope it turns out ok. Any ideas for a good red wine for my mom for Christmas? Not too dry, not too sweet?
X - not sure whats going on but ((hugs)) anyway. Have fun shopping and score on the jeep! I'm getting the car itch myself. I'm pushing 200,000 miles on my Accord and my windshield is starting to crack. Power window doesn't work in the cold, no heated seats are getting to me, etc:p I want to shop, just a little bit....
KG - trying a new crock pot recipe today?? Hope your power stays on girl.
I talked to my friends sister today. He had a bad day yesterday. His body was fighting the pain meds, kind of like an allergic reaction so he had a hard time breathing and the pain was aweful. They put him on oxygen and finally found a pain med that would work. He finally got a good nights sleep last night and he's off the oxygen. They pulled his chest tube this morning so that also helps him breath better. I would feel better if I could hear his voice but I know he needs his rest. I'm driving down tomorrow to see him. She thinks he'll be ready for visitors then. If not, she'll leave me a message. Please keep him in your prayers for me.
I found Atkins Endulge peanut butter wafers for $.10 each yesterday! They are past their expiration date but taste wonderful! I'm heading back to stock up:p
CC - enjoy the Ironman.
OTG - cool on meeting famous people. No such luck on this end.
Check back later Chicas!
Popping on. Commute today went well, but I suspect I either need to really clean and lube my drive train, or I might've bent the derailleur hanger in the crash. Ugh.
X- it wasn't icy. It was so warm that I was dyin' after 4 miles. mud, mud, mud 'n goo. Nice chat last night AND I think you'd totally love that movie. The effects are SO stop-motion-ish and the story so well-thought-out. loved it. I can't b*tch about the latness of gifts, how tacky, and I'm thankful anyway. :D thank you!
CWR- are you still alive? Haven't heard even a smartazz comment from you recently...
BMo3- I got your card yesterday! DGF was in tears laughing over it. Really struck a chord. thank you! I'm still thinking about a good xmas cartoon...
that's it. Gotta get to work!
OMG that sounds like a terrible situation!! And all that money!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Nanci
Here's my humble suggestion: have her buy a little parakeet or cockatiel or lovebird and set it up in a cage right next to the parrot's cage. This will provide a HUGE distraction and lots of entertainment for the parrot, and will take his mind off picking at himself...and get the mirror in his cage! Mirrors work very well too. Do these two things- they are a lot cheaper and easier to try than missing car payments!
I used to raise birds...doves, finches, canaries. And I had an amazon parrot for years.
lisa, I sent her your note. The vet thinks they have the collar adjusted- but he has to stay for the weekend. Apparently one vet thought they should have put the collar on right away and left the at that time still remaining foot parts out in fresh air. The other vet didn't want to traumatize him with the collar, so bandaged it. And it didn't heal, and he had to have another amputation, and now he's chewing his foot off...Kelly sounded better, or at least resigned today.
I'm in a hotel with no power cord for my laptop- the one time I can get a conection...
Nanci and Lisa, your animal knowledge just amazes me!
Looks like Madison only got a couple inches of snow - Lise must have hogged it all! I'll be heading down tomorrow morning.
I'm bored mindless as work. I bought a Christmas present online and a new rain jacket with pit zips on ebay for $25:p I need to be busy or I shop at work.....not good. Now I want chocolate and a diet coke:eek:
me too. Bought two books on line and reserved two at the library.Quote:
Originally Posted by mtbdarby
I like to read while I cycle in the basement.
Snow report: We got about 4" down here. Started out very slushy, ended up fluffy. So it looks pretty, but it will be treacherous when the temps drop, as they will tonight. Ice underneath everything.
I went out and walked to do errands--every tree so beautifully coated with heavy snow. It's a good workout, including leaping over slushy puddles at every intersection. Now I'm making stew, and soon bisquits, to take up to J's for dinner. I'll spend tonight there, and he'll spend tomorrow night here.
My Mom is retiring as the head of the Children's Dept at a suburban library at age 71. Tomorrow's her retirement party. She went to library school after my dad died, in 1965. I remember her graduating when I was 8 years old. I've always respected her for that. And now she's at the end of this part of her career. She'll continue to work part time. I think she'll be very, very glad to be done with being an administrator.
B3/Jennifer, I hope you're feeling much better by this evening.
Nanci, have a great ride! I hope Roy can break the cycle, and that Lisa's tips help. That your daughter can get some rest, and connect with her baby and hubby again.
Dar, any progress on the FROG front? Have a good weekend! L.
While you all are snowed under in the midwest and northwest, we're having record warm temperatures here in the east. It's going to start cooling after tonights storm, and we may be some flakes on Monday. But it's been freaky warm the last 3 days. It's 65 right now.
You all have good weekends.
Deb, it's coming your way;)
Lise- have a great weekend. Supper sounds yummy! No update - just keep getting blown off by guys. Off to visit Scott tomorrow then the dance tomorrow night. With any luck, people pc will actually speak with me and fix my connection so I can tell you about it on Sunday. If not, you'll have to wait until Monday.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Lise: I was thinking of you when the local news showed the snowfall in Chicago. Snow+new beau can be very romantic....in the meadow we will find a snowman...
BMo3: any snow out your way? I hope you're feeling better.
Deb: it was 72F here in Philly last night. I went night hiking with a friend and wore shorts and a sleeveless tee! Tonight, it's still warm, but you might blow away in the 50+wind gusts :eek:
I have a match date tonight. This one is a compter geek (he has a job!), runner (athletic!), and avid backpacker (my second love, next to cycling!). And the bonus is that he owns both a road bike and a MTB! I'm not getting my hopes up too much, but we've had some great conversations and he's taking me to dinner and a concert. Pretty ambitious for a first date.
AG: how's his hat wearing skill?
Lise: congrats to your Mom. My Mom also went back to school for her Masters when I was a pup. I was (and am) very proud of her. She's long retired but still volunteers at the local library.
I forget who and where and what page someone wished I had "opened up a can of whoop a##" on the intruder I had Tuesday Night. Impressive and gratifying as that might have been I reflect that nothing I can learn will make me bullet proof :cool: Knot hopes to sit in on a class and see me figure out my left foot from my right when next she's down this way. :rolleyes:
I got the mutt a new doggie bed, the type that's bowl shaped. I'd read they make dogs feel "more secure" not that the mutt is insecure or anything. Right now she thinks it's one giant squeekie toy and is playing with it. Her previous beds all the "big pillow" style.
Hope she figures out it's a bed
AG: Ooooh, sounds promising. Dinner and a concert? Sweet! I hope it goes well for you. *crosses fingers really hard* I talked to Roy at your LBS and asked him what he thought, and I am going to get the new gearing tomorrow after all. Even thought I might be able to achieve a higher HR with the old gearing, it makes sense to base my training zones on what I'll be training with.
Lise: That's amazing re: your mom. Sounds like a wonderful woman.
In other news ...
I didn't buy any diet, caffeine-free soda at the grocery store tonight, so I'm officially trying to give that up, too. I only have 1-2 cans a day, but it's going to be a lot harder to give that up for me than caffeine. I bought some caffeine-free green tea. :)
I'm so glad it's Friday, but it was a loooong day at work. So tonight I'm looking forward to just tidying up a bit and kicking off my shoes and relaxing with some tea.
Chao!
WOW - you guys have been chatty since my last log on. But I guess it has been about a week so it stands for reason. We have been remodeling our kitchen but with work and all its a slow process. I've missed you guys (sorry you are sick MOM - hope you feel better real soon. Of course, I imagine your son wishes it moreso than me :p ).
I just read the post of the "strongest Dad" - I'm blubbering like an idiot and my nose is all runny.......
Time for a magarita........
AG - I really hope the date goes well and he calls you again. **Crossing fingers next to OTG.** What kind of concert? Have fun tonight!!
How's about a ride on Sunday? I think OTG is setting something up. Might be the last good w/e for a long time... the wind is really howling out there.
Well, I've got an appearance to make at a local club. It's time to catch up with a special friend.
hello everyone. just a quick update before i head out for vacation.
went to the foot dr today. love the dr. she is super nice. though she wanted to do one foot then the other. i played the "i live in the bush and its hard to get to town card" so she agreed to do both feet at the same time. i had to promise i would stay off them for no less than 2-3 weeks or more. :eek: that means hello wheel chair. i rather be put up for a few weeks than 6-8 months. i'm ok with this, now. she said its going to hurt.... BAD! oh well. i'll bite the bullet. she thinks i'm crazy, i think i am too, but i'm stubborn enough to do it this way. i'll probably do it in the first part of january.
i'm off to the philippines tonight at 2 am. i'll be back on the 21st. ya'll have a wonderful month. kit and X take notes and keep me updated if anything happens that i should know about.
one last thing... i saw a movie in the theater last night, big thing for me. anyhow. i saw Casino Royale. ok so my modivation for it was eye candy, 1st bond movie i've seen. couldn't tell you much that happened but there were some great shots of "bond, james bond" in it. yozers! highly recommend it.
try not to have to much fun without me. i'll be thinking of you while i'm gone and relaxing. :)
***waving madly*** Have a great vacation cwr!
CC-Have an awesoem time this weekend.
Kit-I am glad the card arrived and provided some entertainment. :)
Nanci-Have a wonderful ride. :) I do so hope things turn around for Roy and your daughter finds peace.
Lise-Congrats to your mother. :) Have a wonderful weekend with J. :D
Trek-I love the fact your dog finds her new bed a chew toy. :p I am also glad to hear you know you are not bullet proof. ;)
Dar- I am sorry to hear you are getting blown off. :( They have no idea what they are missing. Have a safe trip and a wonderful visit with Scott. He is in my prayers.
AG-No snow in my section of Ohio. :( It finally cooled off. I was feeling better do I went for a late night jog-not a run, a slower paced jog. It was lovely and cold. :cool:
I hope you are having a great time tonight! :) My fingers are crossed as well. :D
CWR-I am happy the doctor was nice and you stood firm (no pun intended). 2-3 weeks is much better than drawing it out. Enjoy your vacation! You will be missed! Be safe.
X-have a great time tonight. I am alive and feel fairly good after going for a cool, snowless, but windy jog.
Knot-my appetite is back, what is for dinner? You always make the best meals. :)
BMo3 - here's what I had for dinner: hot chocolate, corn chips, pickled herring, dark chocolate, more corn chips, some cheese, more hot chocolate.
Not a stellar night at Chez Knot.
I have left-over chicken soup in the fridge, but i'm sick of it. gotta bag it and freeze it tonight.
I do wosh I loved closer to Chez Knot, I would be popping by for a bowl of chicken noodle soup. That sounds so good right about now. I could clean for my dinner.Quote:
Originally Posted by KnottedYet
C'mon over! I've got this chicken soup, plus frozen baggies of 2 others. (next up: beef and mushroom soup this weekend)
I love my dog. I dunno what I'd do without him. Knew a woman once who named her dog "Paxil" because he was the best antidepressant she'd ever taken.
Could name mine "Zoloft" "Ambien" "First Alert" and "Gym Membership".
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...t/DSCN0013.jpg
That dog looks like a sweetie.
May I stay for the beef and mushroom soup as well?
Your dog looks adroable. :) How about Serenity?
I love your dog, Knot, what kind is he?
Uh oh. I went way over my WW points today. The siren song of the bacon cheeseburger won over my will power. I have 5.5 flex points to last until Tuesday. :eek:
Heh. Dinner at la Maison du Renard was sort of drawn out b/c I was starrrrrving when I dragged the bike in the house. Made a cheese/mayo sandwich first off and ate it as I was waiting for my rice to finish. ...got done with the sandwich and just ate cheese. Put the cheese/bread/mayo away, and looked at the cashews in the cupboard. Ate a couple handfulls, and the royal jelly (in honey) caught my eye. Put a couple more handfulls of nuts in a bowl and drizzled with honey. Ate with a spoon. Mmmm. Rice was done. 1st bowl full had hoisin sauce. 2nd has melted butter. Mmmm.Quote:
Originally Posted by KnottedYet
still considering a cider, if I can get permission...:D
Awwwww, lookit the doggie
He's a Mystery Mutt from the humane society. Best guess is some kind of collie/shepherd mixed with setter. He's got incredibly long wavy hair that I have to keep trimmed. People with Australian shepherds often think he's an Aussie, and folks with Entelbuchers often think he's one of them. (the little version of the Bernese Mountain dog)Quote:
Originally Posted by kelownagirl
His siblings at the pound really looked like setters, he was the odd duck of the bunch. The only black puppy. The others were white with big liver, gold, or black patches. When I visited he was the only one who hadn't been adopted yet, the others had homes they were just waiting to go to.