snobs or not?

[Veronica]

My all time favourite cookie.



Cake can be frozen, as can frosting, but cake never lasts in my house.

Hmmm... really. I just assumed it would be yucky when I thawed it. But d'uh my wedding cake wasn't yucky.

Maybe I'll make some cake.

I guess I'll go find those recipes and type them for you now.

V.

[emily_in_nc]

Methinks this thread needs to be renamed "Thread Drift"!


Also ducks and runs....


~Emily, who has never actually ventured into the scary "Thread Drift" thread herself, once she saw how many pages it was!

[Veronica]

You and Jobob do not look like ducks.

V.

[Bikingmomof3]

HA! With that funny thought in my head, I am going out for a run.

[Brandi]

I think sending them to the old topic lets them see the points of view that have already been discussed by the "squatters" here on TE. As someone who has been here forever it seems I actually worry that by posting my same feelings, experiences, views, etc. over and over and over again I am BORING to my faithful readers. As any of my coworkers will tell you, I generally have lots to say and can be counted on to say it. I just don't want to be that doddering old woman who repeats herself constantly, repeats herself...repeats...

V.

Ahhhhhh , but being a long time resident of this forum you have gained knowledge that us newbies don't have. So by rediscussing an issue helps us new people. I understand if the long timers get bored but that is the good thing about this forum, there are so many other topic's they can read about while us newbies re hash old one's.

[Brandi]

Now just don't be a toadie, sucking up to the princess.

Seriously, these are the best cookies I've ever had. I think the real trick is mixing in the dry stuff by hand. It keeps the flour from losing its gluten or getting gluten. I don't know what exactly... the actual recipe talks about why it's important to do it that way. And a quality chip really matters. If you wouldn't snack on it... don't cook with it.

I eat the Guittard milk chocolate ones by the handful sometimes.

V.

Wow this thread has really gone off into another place. Cookies? How did that happen.lol!

[Velobambina]

I've actually eaten frozen cake. haha.

By the way, V's chocolate chip cookies are excellent. I used the mini peanut butter cups and they turned out delicious.

[light_sabe_r]

Frozen cake is delicious with HOT chocolate custard.

[Kano]

Looks like the other day something came back in this thread that resonates for me -- tired topics re-discussed. In my sewing life, I belong to some forums where threads are also hashed and rehashed. When real-life is a bit crazy for me, I tend to delete those threads (they come to my e-mail, rather than reading on line like this forum), but I find that I learn from the rehashing too -- sometimes someone asks the question in a way that makes me look at the subject in a new light, or someone brings up a variation I hadn't seen before (maybe cuz I'd been deleting the last time it was hashed).

Anyhow, yes, it's nice that we can have references to old versions of a "tired" thread, but in my experience, it seems there's always something good comes of a new discussion of an old topic! (not that I want to read about headphones on the bike again!)

Since I'm multitasking this morning, I'd best get back to my sewing room and put that row of squares together! I'll stop in the laundry room on the way, and start a load of towels...

Karen in Boise

[Brandi]

Looks like the other day something came back in this thread that resonates for me -- tired topics re-discussed. In my sewing life, I belong to some forums where threads are also hashed and rehashed. When real-life is a bit crazy for me, I tend to delete those threads (they come to my e-mail, rather than reading on line like this forum), but I find that I learn from the rehashing too -- sometimes someone asks the question in a way that makes me look at the subject in a new light, or someone brings up a variation I hadn't seen before (maybe cuz I'd been deleting the last time it was hashed)

Anyhow, yes, it's nice that we can have references to old versions of a "tired" thread, but in my experience, it seems there's always something good comes of a new discussion of an old topic! (not that I want to read about headphones on the bike again!)

Since I'm multitasking this morning, I'd best get back to my sewing room and put that row of squares together! I'll stop in the laundry room on the way, and start a load of towels...

Karen in Boise

I am with you, there is always someone smarter and wiser the ourselves who might show up here and clear it all up for us. (wishful thinking) But it would be nice!

[AllezGirl]

Ya' know, I have to thank Veronica and all the others who have posted yummy cookie recipes in the past...I haven't ever had to pay one red cent for bike maintenance, yet the mechanics at my LBS still love to see my face! (Er, at least...well...they really love to see the plate of warm, homemade cookies...)

As for the snob/waving thing...all I can say is that in general, I'm a really nice, friendly person. I'm active in my cycling club, volunteer whenever needed and love to "spread the joy" of cycling (even been known to loan a bike to a fellow TE gal when necessary ) However, when I'm alone on the trail (note ALONE & on the TRAIL...not in a group, not on the road), it's all about me! ...so, if that puts me into the ranks of ipod wearing, non-waving, unfriendly, kit-wearing snobs, so be it. And to make matters worse, I don't announce "on your left" unless it's necessary, let alone "excuse me, stay right there while I pass you on your left...thank you very much, have a nice day"...besides, how can you not know I'm coming...didncha hear the sonic boom?

There, I said it, I'm not always nice...confession IS good for the soul...

All kidding aside...I can't help if you label me "rude" because of how I chose to ride on the trail. However, I can assure you that I'm not judging anyone.

[DDH]

Reading all this makes me remember that everything is not always about me.

I bet sometime, somewhere, I may have not waved at someone and they may have judged me. I try not to be one of those people that goes around judging everyone all the time, yet, sometimes, I catch myself doing it.

Thank you for reminding me to slap myself and not be judgemental of others.
I truly appreciate and need an ocasional reality check.