The local railroad, for tourists, was supposed to enhance the economy. Instead it’s putting people out of work. The reservoir is running dry and we’re heading into summer. And there’s a raw spot on my orange cat’s belly.
Meanwhile, in deep space…
And I was on the 8PM bus home from work last night.
Again.
Well, heck, since we’re all here, why don’t you open up that bottle and pour me a drink, Haardvark? It’s only 11am right now, but a good Bloody Mary would be ok.
Nah, wait, I’m at work, I better not do that. But I’m gonna stay here a while and see if I recognize anybody.
FairyChatMom I read in Southern Living that infrequent long soaking works better than frequent waterings in promoting strong root growth in new grass.
Now back to your regularly scheduled hijacking.
Everyone at my work drinks coffee… but i am not a conformist, I drink hot chocolate
I brought yogurt to work last week… my yogurt has 15 more grams of sugar than my hot chocolate.
I was shocked!
Ellen, yeah, I know. That’s what I’m trying to do. But until the grass is established, I need to keep it moist enough to germinate. Unless the seeds are dead already. I hate dealing with Florida gardening. I’m ready to spraypaint my dirt green and be done with it. 
<sigh>
HeeHee. I was in New Mexico somewhere just driving around (I was on a business trip back when I had a job and was trying to kill time) anyway I wound up in the retirement community where there were no lawns. Everyone had white rocks in their yard with Mexican Heather and such planted here and there. It was very neat and orderly looking. But then we noticed one “lawn” down at the end of the street that was invitingly green so we drove over. Remember we were trying to kill time. And lo and behold there were rocks there too! Only someone had painted them green. It was so funny. I thought if any yard deserved a pink flamingo that one deserved a whole flock of em.
By the way I think we need an emoticon of a pink flamingo. Who do I talk to to get one? Hmm? Who is responible for the emoitcons around here?
If you folks are gonna keep hanging around, I guess it’s the least I can do to be a better host…
It’s lunchtime here. I have some olive-and-rosemary sourdough from Pan Chancho, some BF Ham and some good Genoan dry salami. If you’re veggie there’s some marinated mushrooms and eggplant and I could pull together some crudites from the fridge [if only I knew how to make the e-aigu…] Not much interesting to drink I am afraid, I stick to mostly coffee and water and Mrs 'vark drinks soy milk 'cos the baby is lactose intolerant. Depending on time zone and personal preference, there is some red wine left over from last night’s pasta, and a half bottle of Teacher’s in the cupboard. You can’t have any vermouth, I need that to cook with. (oh, and if anyone likes green chartreuse, help yourself, I think it’s vile and don’t know how I’ll ever be rid of it, but can’t bear to pour it out). I am afraid there is no beer as I have not fully recovered from the fact that they have stopped putting Creemore Springs Lager in the large bottles…
I’ve got the standards: Monopoly, Pictionary, Chess, Scrabble, Balderdash. Standard Ed Triv Pursuit would likely be a waste of time with this crowd. There’s also Abalone and The Very Clever Pipe Game if a couple of folks want to pair off in the corner. (Lots of half baked MtG decks around too, if that’s your thang.)
Right now there’s Barstool Prophets on the stereo and I think the next disc in the pan is some Vivaldi, but I am open to requests…
Just don’t let the cats outside.
Look, haardvark (awesome name), to avoid fulfilling your own prophesy, you’d do well to quit posting to this thread.
I would like to play Scrabble.
Look, haardvark (awesome name), to avoid fulfilling your own prophesy, you’d do well to quit posting to this thread.
I would like to play Scrabble.
Update on my morning snack issue for all that are interested.
A vendor brought in bagels today… I usually get left with the crappy ones, but no one ate any bagels today, so i got the cheese/onion one.
It being my favorite bagel, i am very happy and even though i have to stay an extra 2 hours today, it is a good day.
Well, let’s see, here. I like pina-coladas, long walks on the beach… You know, I don’t really like pina-coladas or however it’s spelled. I’m more of a scotch person. It’s funny, see, 'cause I’m Irish. I just like the scotch. Actually, that’s a lie too. I’m half Irish, half scottish, with a little English thrown in too. Well, look at that. That must be a lie. Ok, I’m half Irish, and then a pleasant mix of Scottish and English. Is that ok? Anyway, I like scotch. I’ve got a half bottle of Glenlevett (yeah, I think I spelled that wrong too) at home. yum.
So what’s a crudite? To be honest (I’m trying something new) it doesn’t sound to appetizing. Is it some kind of rocky crud?
Thanks
-tool
Stop farting in my pants.
psst! -tool
French for “raw veggies”
Why, thank you lachesis. Obvious follow up question:
What’s e-aigu? All I can come up with is Mr Miagi’s brother, and that doesn’t even make sense.
Beadalin, you can play Scrabble online, if you know the secret.
macabresoul, that’s shocking. And ice cream has less fat than cheese. Also, hot fudge sauce has less fat than salad dressing. Now I dip my crudites in chocolate instead of Thousand Island.
the e-aigu would be the french accent that goes on crudite to make it say cruditay. Whoever knows how to do it, please enlighten us. I’m of no help there.
If you like your eggs sunny side up with a nice firm yolk, cook them with a low flame and cover the pan for about a minute. Covering the pan traps the head on top of the eggs and the yolks can be made as firm as those of hard-boiled eggs.
I don’t know the secret. What is the secret? I must know.