We went to a place called Flamingo Joe’s, which, in addition to rhyming, has some great vegetarian food. I had their "home"made (made on-site, not out of a box) veggie burger, and it was delicious. Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, bean sprouts, and a russian dressing type sauce. Delish. Also I had a side dish of sauteed mushrooms and onions: Also delish. The slice of white chocolate key lime pie was good, but it was too small and generally not worth the $4 I paid for it. I plan on going back at least twice before I return home.
If she’s been at if more than two weeks, some berries and whipped cream are OK. Whipping cream that you whip yourself without adding anything’s the best. “Reddi-Whip” is OK in small doses, but Cool Whip’s not.
It’s just during the first two weeks that any sort of fruit is off-limits. Curry may be a problem if it’s like most curry is around here - full of carrots and potatos and served over rice. I’ve been on the Beach for a month now, and I still really, really miss Chinese food. They either look at you funny if you ask for something with no rice, or they charge you for an “entree” rather than a “lunch special” to do it without rice.
Good afternoon. I’ve had a nice peacefull day so far. I had coffee and cold pizza for breafast(I’m an adult and a bachelor so I can eat what I want! )
I did my grocery shopping, got beer and Milk-Bones, and am going to bathe the beagle shortly.
best wishes and prayers to [bkaiwikdaughter** and Tatersmom Ellen, are you and the kid feeling any better?
You can have one of my beers. swampy, but you have to come get it. rosie, that sound so [sub][sub]not[/sub][/sub]fun. I’ve heard S-O paraphrased as “keep everything, but show it to no one.” spats are you allowed to mess with the enlisted women?
I just discovered a TV dinner type thingee that isn’t too bad! It was Marie Callander’s Grilled Chicken Alfredo Bake. See, I eat lunch at the shop most days and Wifey thinks I shouldn’t eat canned soup, My usual fare. So I’ve been trying out lots of stuff I can heat up in my microwave here. This week Marie Callander’s stuff is on sale, so I’m trying it out. Exciting huh?
I hope your mom’s news isn’t bad Taters, and I hope [Cherry Mama and Cherry Baby** fell better soon.
When I was in the Nav (yes, boats had been invented back then) the enlisted women, like the commisioned women, were considered the private Happy Hunting Ground[sup]TM[/sup] of the officers, and woe be unto any enlisted man who looked at them (the wimmen) sideways, or at all. But since Spats isn’t an enlisted man, he might have a chance.
Good thoughts and prayers headed out to TatersMom and KaiDaughter.
I’m home early finishing up getting ready for company. It’s 4:15; people are due at 7:30. Should be OK, but I really want to have time for a shower and nap…
The curry will not have potatoes or carrots in it, so it should be okay. I’ll make lots of salad, and Mr. Lissar and I will have rice. Thanls for the warning. I’ll ask about the strawberries when she gets here.
Your ideas intrigue me, and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter.
Actually, the next time I see some girls in uniform (I love a girl in uniform, especially a girl in uniform that could kick my ass - rowr) at the aforementoined mess, I may just ask if I can join them.
rosie, I sympathize. My father, the comptroller at a real estate investment company, has had to deal with the Sarbanes Oxley legislation brought on by Enron. Current measurements indicate it’s at least 4.37 headaches.
Thanks for the offer, but, no offense to your wife, I don’t think I want her to come skritch my butt.
The heat and humidity continues, and I don’t think we’re going to get the 30% chance of rain promised. Oh well…
I got a free entertainment center and a free desk from a woman at work. Unfortunately, the ent center is way too small for us, so I’m going to sell it… I figure I earned a couple of bucks just for removing it from her garage. The desk should fit in the red bedroom, so I can set up my old computer with the scanner. Plus there was a small shelf unit which I’ll take to my studio for holding pots as they’re finished.
For those keeping track, my baby is in San Fran. She spent yesterday and part of the day before in Yosemite. She’s having a ball. I’m jealous.
That’s the size of the thingy my PT uses. I was gonna ask them if I could buy one of my very own - I’m so jealous!! I want one!! I’ll get zapped tomorrow, so there’s that.
[sub]red room, red rooom![/sub]
Ahem. Anyway. You peoples is cwazy for wanting to essentially stun gun yourselves. What’s the deal with that? [/Seinfeld] And especially the sleeping with it. Sometimes I really don’t understand you guys.
Spats should you ever have the joy that is known as a TENS unit applied to the hurty part(s) of your body, you will understand. Trust me.
I’ve had my beer(s). I am now a happy bear. That is all. I need some food now. I’m alone tonight so must fend for myself. Perhaps a grilled ham and cheese sammich and some chips will do the trick. I’ll report back.
Hey there everyone. I am mucho relaxed from my vacation and even work can’t spoil the glow I currently have.
And ssssshhhhh no-one mention SOX. We get to be the selected district in our Geomarket to have a SOX audit next month. Whoohoo. We are thrilled. :rolleyes:
For all the other database folks out there, why is it that one time I run a query and it finishes in like 3 minutes and then I change just one little date and suddenly it takes like 20 minutes? What’s up with that?? Thank og that the Dope is up and running today to keep me from going crazy while I wait for queries to run!
It’s definitely cancer for my mother. Two types, though she’s so upset, she can’t remember what kind. This is something that should have been taken care of when it was first noticed TWO, ALMOST THREE, FREAKIN’ years ago. The FUCKIN’ doctor blew it off then and didn’t even tell her at that time. Grrrr…Sigh…
At any rate, she has to see yet another doctor and get it cut out of her breast. Then it’s off to see the oncologist to talk about chemo/radiation, or whatever course of treatment. Mom is most understandably upset.
I am too, but I can’t show her that. I spent a good long time on the phone trying to calm her down, and speak positivitely about how this is beatable and how women beat it every day.
Ugh, I’m sorry guys…
**taxi, ** re: “minor” changes to database queries: Welcome to my own personal hell. I wish I knew why they did that.
Welcome to my world. I’d happily trade SOX for a morning with the OCC - US Treasury guys - the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Sure, it sounds all fancy, and you can envision business cards with gilded calligraphy lettering, but their demeanor is all business. Star Trek fans may recall a certain Ferengi who’d announce himself curtly as Brunt, FCA
Those folks take SOX to a new level. In addition to wanting to know our processes, they get into stupid things like where certain servers are, who has physical access to them and other questions I can’t answer as I’ve never been to Dogballs, Arizona, much less even *seen * the building, or the servers.
Taters, I’m so sorry to hear about your mother. That’s outrageous that the doctor didn’t tell her a couple years ago! WTH?? You and your family are in my thoughts.
Taters - I’m sorry to hear that. All I have to offer is hope that your mother will realize how treatable it is.
Nearly 20 years ago, my mother was told “You have cancer” and with a full mastectomy and a bit of chemo, she’s been cancer-free ever since. Before the operation, a mold was taken so a replica could be made. She had the option of having the replica implanted or wearable in a bra with a pocket to hold it, and went with the non-implant choice.
In the past 20 years, treatment methods have been improved, making the odds of a successful outcome even better.
Oh, **Taters, ** I’m sorry. No need for you to be sorry about venting here; that’s one thing we’re here for.
**Twinkie, ** your hair is gorgeous. I’m still trying to think what color to do mine.
**Spats, ** ha! That’s not the only thing you can do with those stunner/shocker thingies. I can hunt some links for ya. They scare even me, though, and that’s quite an accomplishment.
I was so tired today at work that I nearly fell asleep during a bathroom break. How embarrassing would that have been?
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They scare even me, though, and that’s quite an accomplishment.