Author Topic: December 1, 2009  (Read 5996 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline IassaFTots

  • In WTF-istan, I am considered a
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 13972
  • Reputation: +770/-274
  • Oh well, I wasn't using my civil liberties anyway.
Re: December 1, 2009
« Reply #25 on: December 01, 2009, 01:55:54 PM »
I'm only 2 hours away. :(  And Mom, Grandma and aunt get overly sensitive towards me because the divorce was final on 12/23... so it becomes this huge "is Brian okay?" party.  :hammer: :hammer:

Geez.  Been there done that.  Are you sure AZ is far enough???
R.I.P. LC and Crockspot.  Miss you guys.

The infinite is possible at zombocom.  www.zombo.com

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." ~ Martin Luther King
 
“Political Correctness is about turning a blind eye to painful reality because your comfortable feelings are more important to you than saving lives and providing quality of life to people who work their ass off to be productive and are a benefit to this great American Dream"  ~Ted Nugent

Offline Chump

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 909
  • Reputation: +0/-0
Re: December 1, 2009
« Reply #26 on: December 01, 2009, 02:02:10 PM »
Less than two weeks til I'm finished with school for good, assuming I don't decide in the future to pursue my engineering license.  Then it's a nice break for the holidays before I get to study study study for 10 months.

Lol @ all the birthdays.  In one month I have: wife, mom, sister, grandmother, mother-in-law, brother-in-law, brother-in-law, grandmother-in-law, sister-in-law.  Fortunately a few of those are packed within a couple days, the families live close by, and we end up just partying hardy to celebrate.
Political tags - such as royalist, communist, democrat, populist, fascist, liberal, conservative, and so forth - are never basic criteria. The human race divides politically into those who want people to be controlled and those who have no such desire.   ~Robert A. Heinlein

...let the cannibal who snarls that the freedom of man's mind was needed to create an industrial civilization, but is not needed to maintain it, be given an arrowhead and bearskin, not a university chair of economics.
~Atlas Shrugged, Galt's speech

Offline BEG

  • "Mile Marker"
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 17277
  • Reputation: +1062/-301
Re: December 1, 2009
« Reply #27 on: December 01, 2009, 02:07:07 PM »
I had to take my daughter to school this morning (I normally do it) but I was afraid last night that I wouldn't be able to see because of the eye thing.  My husband couldn't take her because he had to be at work first thing in the morning (had a meeting with his boss).  I was able to see but the whole white part of my eye looks like a blister.  It is puffy all around the iris and a "blister" sits on the bottom rim of my eye lid creating a bigger bubble.  It looks GROSS.  Absolutely disgusting.  I look like hell.

I have to dilate that eye and last night we couldn't find one pharmacy that had the dilating drops in stock so CVS ordered some.  I called my doctor this morning to ask if I really had to dilate my eye and he said I did so I called the pharmacy and they had gotten it in.  I had two pumpkin pies in the oven when I went to pick them up and I walked in just as the timer went off.  I timed it perfectly. 

When I called the doctor this morning to ask about the dilating drops (which sting like hell by the way, I don't remember them stinging before) I asked him about the blister thing on the white of my eye.  He said it was the medication he injected and that it would eventually dissipate.  Right now my eye is so sore, I don't remember it being so sore when I've had a shot before. 

On a good note, I am making a new recipe I found on allrecipes.com for ham and potato soup.  It has 5 stars and has been rated over 3000 times.  It sounds so YUMMY.  I'll post the link incase anyone is interested:  LINK

Oh yeah I have yet to buy ONE present.  Normally I am almost finished with Christmas shopping by now. 

Offline debk

  • Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12473
  • Reputation: +467/-58
Re: December 1, 2009
« Reply #28 on: December 01, 2009, 02:08:37 PM »
More brown than red, kind of in the middle.  Now, with grey sprinkled in for extra panache. 


Once upon a time....my "real" color was more brown than red too. Now my "real" color is more white than anything.


L'Oreal "Red Penny" is one of my very best friends!  :-)
Just hand over the chocolate...back away slowly...far away....and you won't get hurt....

Save the Earth... it's the only planet with chocolate.

"My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far I've finished two bags of M&M's and a chocolate cake. I feel better already." – Dave Barry

A balanced diet is chocolate in both hands.

Offline Chump

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 909
  • Reputation: +0/-0
Re: December 1, 2009
« Reply #29 on: December 01, 2009, 02:26:15 PM »
Aww, you poor redheads and your gingervitis...

 :bolt:






Just joshin', I married a ginger kid!
Political tags - such as royalist, communist, democrat, populist, fascist, liberal, conservative, and so forth - are never basic criteria. The human race divides politically into those who want people to be controlled and those who have no such desire.   ~Robert A. Heinlein

...let the cannibal who snarls that the freedom of man's mind was needed to create an industrial civilization, but is not needed to maintain it, be given an arrowhead and bearskin, not a university chair of economics.
~Atlas Shrugged, Galt's speech

Offline DixieBelle

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12143
  • Reputation: +512/-49
  • Still looking for my pony.....
Re: December 1, 2009
« Reply #30 on: December 01, 2009, 02:28:27 PM »
Dang BEG! I hope you feel better soon! That punkin pie sounds yummy....
I can see November 2 from my house!!!

Spread my work ethic, not my wealth.

Forget change, bring back common sense.
-------------------------------------------------

No, my friends, there’s only one really progressive idea. And that is the idea of legally limiting the power of the government. That one genuinely liberal, genuinely progressive idea — the Why in 1776, the How in 1787 — is what needs to be conserved. We need to conserve that fundamentally liberal idea. That is why we are conservatives. --Bill Whittle

Offline IassaFTots

  • In WTF-istan, I am considered a
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 13972
  • Reputation: +770/-274
  • Oh well, I wasn't using my civil liberties anyway.
Re: December 1, 2009
« Reply #31 on: December 01, 2009, 02:29:52 PM »
BEG!  That recipe looks to die for.  I have bookmarked it.  Boyfriend just got his holiday ham from work (15 lbs).  We cut it up into bits and freeze it.  Matter of fact, we just finished last years.  This will be one of the first recipes I make with it.  Thank you!
R.I.P. LC and Crockspot.  Miss you guys.

The infinite is possible at zombocom.  www.zombo.com

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." ~ Martin Luther King
 
“Political Correctness is about turning a blind eye to painful reality because your comfortable feelings are more important to you than saving lives and providing quality of life to people who work their ass off to be productive and are a benefit to this great American Dream"  ~Ted Nugent

Offline bkg

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2306
  • Reputation: +4/-15
Re: December 1, 2009
« Reply #32 on: December 01, 2009, 02:31:53 PM »

Offline vesta111

  • In Memoriam
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 9712
  • Reputation: +493/-1154
Re: December 1, 2009
« Reply #33 on: December 01, 2009, 02:39:06 PM »
I hate the beginning of December. I turn one year older but it is it is better then the alternative,

Hubby has the tree up and decorated , we have it well tied down as you know cats and shiny things.   I dug out the Memorrm. for the mantle and a Buddha wearing a Santa hat,

Xmas party on the 5 Th. our wedding anniversary,  I do hope to be able to go even for an hour or so.

This will be a difficult Holliday for us, with me on short turn disability our days of living a wild and fancy life style is over.   No more Burger King Splurges 2 times a week, it is now Hot Pockets for supper.

We had a big decision to make this year, do we buy presents for the family or get the 2 dogs and 2 cats their shots brought to date.   We chose those that depend on us for their lives and the little fellers are all set until next year.

 Kids will all get cards and some kind of unbreakable tree ornament with the year and their name on it.

Mom is special, with the winters so hard for her, all my coupon clipping will be used to fill her pantry to the top with food, and personal care products.,  

I will dig about in the back room for the decorations that we no longer use and on the 23 rd. go  to the cemetery's and find a way to work them in with the plantings and stone.

Not much fun being a semi-shut in, but, with my books, my fireplace, pets and family I had best enjoy this time, all too soon I will be able to get back to work   YIPPPPPPPPE

Funny all these late November to mid January birth days, late Feburary  to April must have a special time in our parents lives.-----For those that have cats that span in time is known as Kitten Season.












Offline IassaFTots

  • In WTF-istan, I am considered a
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 13972
  • Reputation: +770/-274
  • Oh well, I wasn't using my civil liberties anyway.
Re: December 1, 2009
« Reply #34 on: December 01, 2009, 02:45:25 PM »
I hate the beginning of December. I turn one year older but it is it is better then the alternative,

Hubby has the tree up and decorated , we have it well tied down as you know cats and shiny things.   I dug out the Memorrm. for the mantle and a Buddha wearing a Santa hat,

Xmas party on the 5 Th. our wedding anniversary,  I do hope to be able to go even for an hour or so.

This will be a difficult Holliday for us, with me on short turn disability our days of living a wild and fancy life style is over.   No more Burger King Splurges 2 times a week, it is now Hot Pockets for supper.

We had a big decision to make this year, do we buy presents for the family or get the 2 dogs and 2 cats their shots brought to date.   We chose those that depend on us for their lives and the little fellers are all set until next year.

 Kids will all get cards and some kind of unbreakable tree ornament with the year and their name on it.

Mom is special, with the winters so hard for her, all my coupon clipping will be used to fill her pantry to the top with food, and personal care products.,  

I will dig about in the back room for the decorations that we no longer use and on the 23 rd. go  to the cemetery's and find a way to work them in with the plantings and stone.

Not much fun being a semi-shut in, but, with my books, my fireplace, pets and family I had best enjoy this time, all too soon I will be able to get back to work   YIPPPPPPPPE

Funny all these late November to mid January birth days, late Feburary  to April must have a special time in our parents lives.-----For those that have cats that span in time is known as Kitten Season.


Sounds pretty festive to me Vesta.  Pretty festive indeed. 
R.I.P. LC and Crockspot.  Miss you guys.

The infinite is possible at zombocom.  www.zombo.com

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." ~ Martin Luther King
 
“Political Correctness is about turning a blind eye to painful reality because your comfortable feelings are more important to you than saving lives and providing quality of life to people who work their ass off to be productive and are a benefit to this great American Dream"  ~Ted Nugent

Offline BEG

  • "Mile Marker"
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 17277
  • Reputation: +1062/-301
Re: December 1, 2009
« Reply #35 on: December 01, 2009, 04:52:27 PM »
:lies:

I'm super cereal.  If I weren't so vain I would take a picture and post it.  My eye looks really freaky. 

Offline BEG

  • "Mile Marker"
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 17277
  • Reputation: +1062/-301
Re: December 1, 2009
« Reply #36 on: December 01, 2009, 04:54:18 PM »


We had a big decision to make this year, do we buy presents for the family or get the 2 dogs and 2 cats their shots brought to date.   We chose those that depend on us for their lives and the little fellers are all set until next year.



I would do the same thing if I had to Vesta.  The animals should come first in this instance. 

Offline debk

  • Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12473
  • Reputation: +467/-58
Re: December 1, 2009
« Reply #37 on: December 01, 2009, 05:10:12 PM »
I would do the same thing if I had to Vesta.  The animals should come first in this instance. 

Me too.

Kids are grown....and you are doing for your mom who needs something more than the kids do.

As far as the animals....you have to do whatever you need to for them....they are your babies.
Just hand over the chocolate...back away slowly...far away....and you won't get hurt....

Save the Earth... it's the only planet with chocolate.

"My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far I've finished two bags of M&M's and a chocolate cake. I feel better already." – Dave Barry

A balanced diet is chocolate in both hands.

Offline bkg

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2306
  • Reputation: +4/-15
Re: December 1, 2009
« Reply #38 on: December 01, 2009, 05:19:26 PM »
I'm super cereal.  If I weren't so vain I would take a picture and post it.  My eye looks really freaky. 

I don't believe you.  :-)

Offline debk

  • Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12473
  • Reputation: +467/-58
Re: December 1, 2009
« Reply #39 on: December 01, 2009, 05:24:46 PM »
I'm super cereal.  If I weren't so vain I would take a picture and post it.  My eye looks really freaky. 


You've turned into a box of Wheaties?






just teasing you BEG... :heart:
Just hand over the chocolate...back away slowly...far away....and you won't get hurt....

Save the Earth... it's the only planet with chocolate.

"My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far I've finished two bags of M&M's and a chocolate cake. I feel better already." – Dave Barry

A balanced diet is chocolate in both hands.

Offline BEG

  • "Mile Marker"
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 17277
  • Reputation: +1062/-301
Re: December 1, 2009
« Reply #40 on: December 01, 2009, 05:46:36 PM »

You've turned into a box of Wheaties?






just teasing you BEG... :heart:

I was channeling ol' Al Gore.  :p

Offline NHSparky

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 24431
  • Reputation: +1280/-617
  • Where are you going? I was gonna make espresso!
Re: December 1, 2009
« Reply #41 on: December 01, 2009, 07:18:00 PM »
I would do the same thing if I had to Vesta.  The animals should come first in this instance. 

Same here.  Spent $100 on me, $400 (and counting) on the critters.

Also called American and got a gift card for myself for when I need to say goodbye to Dad.
“Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the government take care of him better take a closer look at the American Indian.”  -Henry Ford

Offline BEG

  • "Mile Marker"
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 17277
  • Reputation: +1062/-301
Re: December 1, 2009
« Reply #42 on: December 01, 2009, 10:40:14 PM »
Update on the ham and potato recipe I posted earlier in this thread. It was so good. I give I five out of five stars (I served it with a sprinke of cheddar cheese on top). I think the chicken bullion is what put it over the top.

Offline RobJohnson

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 8876
  • Reputation: +333/-109
Re: December 1, 2009
« Reply #43 on: December 02, 2009, 02:14:00 AM »
I've come to the conclusion that if you're willing to spend the time looking....you can really save money.

Very true.

All this talk about Nebraska makes me miss my sister & her family. She lives in Kearney. You would recognize some of the names of the restaurants they have a financial interst in. Old Chicago, Whiskey Creek & Country Kitchen.


Offline debk

  • Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12473
  • Reputation: +467/-58
Re: December 1, 2009
« Reply #44 on: December 02, 2009, 07:59:15 AM »
Very true.

All this talk about Nebraska makes me miss my sister & her family. She lives in Kearney. You would recognize some of the names of the restaurants they have a financial interst in. Old Chicago, Whiskey Creek & Country Kitchen.



My son's girlfriend is at UN-Kearney and grew up in Grand Island. She was here with him for Thanksgiving....she's on the track team ... a pole vaulter.....she vaults at about 13-14'.....yet she's barely 5' tall. She must just stick that thing and start flying. She was a competitive gymnast from a small child through high school.

One of the groomsmen when I got married, in another lifetime, has lived in Kearney since the mid 70's....

Small world....

Just hand over the chocolate...back away slowly...far away....and you won't get hurt....

Save the Earth... it's the only planet with chocolate.

"My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far I've finished two bags of M&M's and a chocolate cake. I feel better already." – Dave Barry

A balanced diet is chocolate in both hands.

Offline IassaFTots

  • In WTF-istan, I am considered a
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 13972
  • Reputation: +770/-274
  • Oh well, I wasn't using my civil liberties anyway.
Re: December 1, 2009
« Reply #45 on: December 02, 2009, 08:23:33 AM »
Update on the ham and potato recipe I posted earlier in this thread. It was so good. I give I five out of five stars (I served it with a sprinke of cheddar cheese on top). I think the chicken bullion is what put it over the top.

Everything is better with a little cheese on top. 
R.I.P. LC and Crockspot.  Miss you guys.

The infinite is possible at zombocom.  www.zombo.com

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." ~ Martin Luther King
 
“Political Correctness is about turning a blind eye to painful reality because your comfortable feelings are more important to you than saving lives and providing quality of life to people who work their ass off to be productive and are a benefit to this great American Dream"  ~Ted Nugent

Offline RobJohnson

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 8876
  • Reputation: +333/-109
Re: December 1, 2009
« Reply #46 on: December 06, 2009, 01:20:28 AM »
My son's girlfriend is at UN-Kearney and grew up in Grand Island. She was here with him for Thanksgiving....she's on the track team ... a pole vaulter.....she vaults at about 13-14'.....yet she's barely 5' tall. She must just stick that thing and start flying. She was a competitive gymnast from a small child through high school.

One of the groomsmen when I got married, in another lifetime, has lived in Kearney since the mid 70's....

Small world....



Very small.  :heart: