My Misspent Youth - the MMP

Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
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I seriously need to keep better track of my recipes. Mr Cheerio just called and asked me to make these cookies I baked about a month ago, but I can’t remember where I found the recipe - I can’t even remember what the cookies were called! :smack:

Ah well. I should go make myself look fit for human eyes. Three days of sick and I look like the undead. I probably shouldn’t be going out, but I am starved for some human interaction, and I’ve stopped coughing at least and I don’t feel dizzy every time I stand up, so I think I’ll be okay as long as I go easy on the booze.

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The Polaris is sorta like a roomba for the pool. It moves along at a pretty good pace and gets ick up really good. The pool got refilled last week. Remember 'tis Spring around these parts so pollen and stuff abounds. Plus the #$% pine needles from neighbor’s trees falls in my pool. Thus icky stuff in the bottom of the pool. It’s clean now though.

Tomorrow night company comes for dindin. Smoked chicken boobs, my famous company smashed N.O.T., dressing (cornbread is made and cooling as I post), butter beans, giblet gravy (a must have with dressin’!), cranberry sauce (‘nudder must have with dressin’!), rolls and key lime pie. I can taste it already. I cheated. The pie is store boughten. Deal with it.

Here’s hopin’ rosie, mousie, beebs and Hawk have fun!

Have a safe trip MOOOOOOM! Don’t forget to wave in my direction when you pass through Brunswick! :smiley:

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Cuervo is having no part of me on the couch. It’s post-dinner nap time for him and da Bear. (N.O.B.) Just about an hour or so from now they’ll both start looking around for each other and then the chasing and playing begins. Right now, he’s sleeping on top of his castle.

I’m finishing a Sara Paretsky book. I like her, she’s still a Chicago gal, which means at least when she goes into detailed descriptions of streets and neighborhoods, I can keep up.

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OK- I think I’m becoming allergic to nuts!

I try to eat a few almonds everyday- supposed to be good for you, right? I keep raw almonds in the freezer and pop a few now and again. I’ve noticed that sometimes it was hard to swallow the last ones- like I had a lump in my throat. I thought the pasty texture was hard for me to swallow.

Fast forward to Wednesday. I bought some mixed nuts because I was really craving salted, roasted nuts for a change and had a bunch that morning. I went to work with my face bright red and itchy. I had also used new hair product, so I thought that was it. Although, in the back of my mind, I wondered about the nuts.

Just this evening I had some more of those nuts and now my face is red, my tongue, throat and eyes tingle and my chest itches. ARGGGH. I love nuts- I’m a salty gal, not a sweets gal!!!

We have a history of allergies in my families but mostly to meds- I can’t take Penicillin or any narcotic analgesics (morphine or Demerol). After my son was born I was allergic to band-aid adhesive for quite awhile.

But nuts??? At 39 and 18 mos old? Aren’t I too old for NEW food allergies???

My tongue feels tingly. Hubby is here watching to make sure I keep breathing! :smiley:

ETA: to those keeping track- hubby came back last night and leaves sunday AM for London for way too long…

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Allergies can occur at any time in life. I wouldn’t fool around with food allergies–tell your doctor about the reaction you had.

Ok, I’m officially off duty.

I went in at 0900 and just got hom 10 minutes ago. :eek: There are 33 cases on Monday (thank god I am not working)–and I had to call every stinkin’ one of them. Some of the stories are unbelievable. I had one guy do this: (names and genders changed so I can keep my job). He’s sounded youngish, but not a teenager and NOT mentally incompetent.

me: is this Phillipa Thompson? No? Is she there?

guy: no, she’s not.

me: oh. Is this Mr Thompson? Who am I speaking with?

guy: Not, it’s not.

me: is this 555-1234? We have this as her number.

guy: that’s the number.

me: Will she be back soon? I need to speak to her. This is Heavenly Hospital calling.

guy: I don’t know when she’ll be back.

me: oh. Well, does she have a cell phone so I can reach her?

guy: I don’t know.

me: We have this number listed as the contact one for her. This is her home number, correct?

guy: No. She doesn’t live here. But she said she’d be back soon.

me: Hmmm. Well, will she be at this number between 8 and 3 tomorrow?

guy: I have no idea. She said she’d be back tomorrow afternoon, so I don’t know.

me: thank you. You’ve been very helpful. (not)

I won’t bore you with the old woman who goes to church from 11-3 on Saturdays, so won’t be available or the one who when asked if this was Vivian Smith denied it UNTIL I said this was Heavenly Hospital calling… :eek:

My whole evening went like that.

Let me give all of you a lil tip: IF YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE OUTPATIENT SURGERY, YOU NEED TO HAVE 1. A WORKING PHONE. 2. SOMEONE ON THE OTHER END WHO IS CAPABLE OF TAKING MESSAGES. 3. LISTEN TO YOUR VOICE MAIL ONCE IN AWHILE–IT GETS LONELY. AND 4. DON’T GO OUT OF TOWN/RUN THE MARATHON/GET YOUR EARS PIERCED/TATTOOED PRIOR TO YOUR PROCEDURE.

thank you.

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Drive by…bro and kids are here again (yes, this week was their spring break). They’re leaving in the morning. Didn’t really mean to spend the night, but it got late and staying over was easier.

Hugs…

GT

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Tingly, itchies going away. Will put call into GP to get good allergist.

Very weird.

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Holy crap kids! I just got back from the restaurant now. Check your news broadcasts, there was a hostage situation! It started out as simply bad wait service, but after rosie got into a verbal argument with the person taking our order (“No I said I wanted SHRIMP maki! You vociferous shit eater!”), it escalated to mmousie threatening everyone with chopsticks.

I should clarify, she wasn’t threatening the people who had chopsticks, she was weilding them as a weapon. One brave Asian sushi chef tried to disarm her and he got one right in the eye. All I could do was watch helplessly as Hawkguy went around collecting everyone’s cell phones as a precaution, but someone must have gotten out before we noticed, because the police arrived about 20 minutes later.

They called us inside the restaurant and asked that we release the hostages. As an act of good faith rosie did let all the people who were only eating go free, but she kept all the waiters and chefs tied up. I was free to go too but decided to stay to try and talk some reason into the three of them. Sheesh, I thought you MMPers were supposed to be the “happy people”. Lies, all lies.

Anyways, they demanded a helicopter, and safe passage. Not to mention three goats (one for each of them?) and an answer to the “14 k in a” question. They were given the helicopter and took one hostage with them. Right now they’re probably halfway to Canada. The police told me that an investigation remains ongoing, and that guy with the chopstick in his eye will never be able to use that eye again. He’s like a Chinese pirate or something now.
Anyways, I don’t expect to see them posting anytime soon, that was much more excitement than I’m used to. At least I got some leftovers.
Your resident troublemaker,
beebs

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The gamers are here 7 strong. It’s a Warhammer 40K night, with Rockband sprinkled liberally upon all. I’m not playing tonight, though.

They usually get pizza but wanting something different, decided on fried chicken. At that moment, I realized my unique position. I am within a half mile of KFC, Popeyes and Brown’s Chicken, a Chicago chain (and the choice of my pals). Nine times out of ten, I cook rather than carry/eat out and the chicken epiphany made me think about other food in the area I don’t normally consider. There’s a couple taquerias in walking distance I haven’t tried. There’s a couple Polish restaurants, too. And there’s a pretty famous rib place about a block and a half away, too. Let’s get with it, 'massiv!

Tired. Looks like I’ll be entertaining tomorrow night. My laundry is giving my that puppydawg “please walk me” look but I’ll probably wait till Monday.
Night, all.

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What army do you normally play? I played Dark Eldar in the day, and Jim plays a myriad of armies. He is partial to undead things though.

I had KFC tonight for dinner, I’m a sucker for it. I’m really missing it now that I’m pregnant. Though in a pinch, most fried chicken will do. Give me fried chicken, fried poatoes, green beans with bacon and onion fried into it, or give me death!

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Should I hide or welcome them with open arms?

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You should be okay, let me share some first hand advice though. Don’t put your hands near Hawkguy’s mouth when he’s eating, you’re likely to lose a finger doing that. And despite the obvious inner evil, when rosie shows you a picture of her nephew just nod and say “looks like a fine boy to me”. And I think we should re-nickname mmousie, her real name (she said it was okay if I gave it away) is Cthulhu, Destroyer of Worlds!

Oh, and I’ll post pics sometime this morning when all you day-walkers start to stir.

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Oh, so mmousie is running for POTUS?

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g’morning all. :slight_smile: FCM, have a safe journey and a good time in the sunny state (hopefully) of Florida. Hope you’re lucky in finding a nice mother-of-the-bride outfit too. :slight_smile:

Time for pics, Beebs. Glad that you had a good time … I think. :wink:

Yes, it’s early for Saturday and it’s chilly out too (36 degrees 'merikan); my daughter and I are getting out early today, though, to get to Trader Joe’s early and hopefully beat the crowds. LOL I will nap this afternoon. :slight_smile:

Caffeination in progress …

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Good Mornin’ all. I’m awake…kind of.

Dinner was much fun. Laughter was had by all. The food was good, especially Hawkeye’s friend bananas. (You southerners who fry everything will appreciate this. Banana dipped in a sweet batter and fried until the banana is soft and squishy, and then it’s drizzled in honey. It was the yum.) The service was awful. They only brought us 3 tea cups–so, Beebs had to steal a 4th from another table for Rosie as she was the last to arrive. He had to take soy sauce too. If there ever was a time to take anyone hostage for bad service, this was it. Good thing we weren’t in a hurry.

And with no further ado…

Fortunes:

Mine
Take advantage of your great imagination. It will serve you well.

Hawkeyeop’s
Good luck is the result of good planning.

Rosie’s
You must look into people as well as at them.
OK, now here’s Beebs’, but you must promise not to snerk. That means no “in your pants”, no “in bed” and no “between the sheets”. And if you’re tempted to do it anyway, read what you’re posting before you post it. Else my wrath be forever upon you.
**
Beebs’**
A great man never ignores the simplicity of a child.

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Well, it’s good to know Rosie was using her good manners in the restaurant. :smiley: I was rather likin’ the idea of mousie attackin’ people usin’ chopsticks.

Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffienatin’ here. It’s light enough out that I should get the chicken boobs started on the smoker soon, which I shall. MMMMMM… smoked chicken boob! I also need to do a little cave spiffin’ bein’ as company is comin’ and all.

rigs I’ll bet some of those people tell you they don’t even remember bein’ scheduled for outpatient surgery and argue with ya about it. People is dumb after all.

Ok, off to do stuff.

Later Y’all!

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Duuuuude…! Lay off the wasabi!! :stuck_out_tongue: :smiley:

Flutterby – be afraid. Be *veeeeery *afraid!

Now why would *anyone *keep track of when your husband isn’t around [del]to cramp your style[/del]? :halo: :whistle:

Rigs, aren’t cluless morons fun dealing with? :rolleyes: NOT!

I seem to have shaken Teh Sick – it’s more like a low-grade stuffed nose and my ears feeling like I’m on a plane and they haven’t popped yet, but otherwise I’m OK. But I’ll still accept hugs from those offering them :slight_smile:

Been a fairly busy Saturday so far – take little daughter to Bowling Alley to meet some friends. Go to gym. Pick duaghter up from bowling… But now I have some chicken hindquarters defrosting, so I have some chill time until I can start cooking them for dinner.

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You have Brown’s? You have Brown’s! Get Brown’s. Get Brown’s! Get Brown’s!

I miss Brown’s…It’s what I grew up on. :: sigh ::

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Morning all!

I slept pretty well last night other than the 2 hour break in the middle from when one of TVMan’s exes called at 2:30 a.m. :rolleyes: This is a regular occurence, though, and mostly happens when I’m not around. So I guess I should be glad that I only hit that lottery maybe every 6 months or so. Apparently she’s going to see Type O Negative in concert and asked him to go along. No, I’m not invited. This time. I did go with them last time and it was one of the most dreadful evenings that I’d ever spent complete with freaking out from the strobe lights and also some puking. Glad I can duck out on this one!

So, Noonie, why must I denounce beebs when you get to chase all the women on the MMP? Huh, huh huh??? Not going to work if you want to have your pie and eat it too. :smiley: :wink:

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I’m flippin’ hungry. I get fed at noon. That’s not soon enough.