Soooo....

[CoasterMatt]

Are you the Kong replacement?
No, but if this isn't fake - the Creature from the Black Lagoon MUSICAL (http://hospitality-1st.com/PressNews/USH-060308.html) is coming to Universal Hollywood in 2009 :eek:

[Motorboat Cruiser]

George Clinton's also playing LA's Crash Mansion Thursday night- see ya there :D

I believe he is in Anaheim tomorrow, as well. You are in for a heck of a show (although not quite as good as tonight's because my band won't be opening;) )

I never had clue there were so many members of Parliament-Funkadelic. I believe there were over 20 easily. (They don't all take the stage at the same time. )

The show was a blast. And considering it was our first gig, the response was very positive. As far as I know, our whole set was recorded (in HD, no less.) Hopefully some of it will eventually make it to youtube.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Congratulations! I want to see/hear that footage as soon as it's available - so you be sure and tell us!

In other news, no, no, no shakes at Baskin Robbins. (In fact, best to make your own shakes so you know the ingredients and calories, if that's your thing.)

Baskin Robbin’s Large Heath Bar Shake (32 oz)
2,310 calories
266 g sugar
108 g fat (64 g saturated)

Let's look at America's Worst Drink in numbers:

73: The number of ingredients that go into this milkshake.
66: The number of teaspoons of sugar this drink contains.
11: The number of Heath Bars you would have to eat to equal the number of calories found in one Baskin Robbins Large Heath Bar Shake.
8-12: The average number of minutes it takes to consume this drink.
240: The number of minutes you’d need to spend on a treadmill burning it off, running at a moderate pace.

[Snowflake]

The show was a blast. And considering it was our first gig, the response was very positive. As far as I know, our whole set was recorded (in HD, no less.) Hopefully some of it will eventually make it to youtube.

Fantastamundo!

MBC in HD, that's worth buying a bigger and better TV set Sceagles!

[JWBear]

Originally Posted by Men's Health
Baskin Robbin’s Large Heath Bar Shake (32 oz)
2,310 calories
266 g sugar
108 g fat (64 g saturated)

Let's look at America's Worst Drink in numbers:

73: The number of ingredients that go into this milkshake.
66: The number of teaspoons of sugar this drink contains.
11: The number of Heath Bars you would have to eat to equal the number of calories found in one Baskin Robbins Large Heath Bar Shake.
8-12: The average number of minutes it takes to consume this drink.
240: The number of minutes you’d need to spend on a treadmill burning it off, running at a moderate pace.

Good God! That's a whole day's worth of calories in one 32 oz shake! :eek:

[Moonliner]

KA-Boom!

Wind....

Hail - Raisin size so far....

Horizontal rain....

I've been in a couple of hurricanes. This looks very similar.

But at least it's fast moving. Should be over soon.

[Snowflake]

KA-Boom!

Wind....

Hail - Raisin size so far....

Horizontal rain....

I've been in a couple of hurricanes. This looks very similar.

But at least it's fast moving. Should be over soon.


A barn near where I used to live just had a tornado roll through, removing barn doors, cupola and siding! Just got an email from a friend!

Be careful Moonie!

[Moonliner]

A barn near where I used to live just had a tornado roll through, removing barn doors, cupola and siding! Just got an email from a friend!

Be careful Moonie!

Thanks, no worries here. It's pretty much over. Just a bit of rain remaining...

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Good God! That's a whole day's worth of calories in one 32 oz shake! :eek:

Yeah, and if you're being careful with your calories, it is nearly TWO DAYS' worth.

[innerSpaceman]

Ooooh, I want me some MBC in HD!



(I only check the Soooo thread about once a week, so I'm glad the show was sold out before MBC even knew about his gig, or I would have been pissed I check the Sooo thread so unevenly.)




I don't want a chocolate shake. Must resist, resist, resist.

[alphabassettgrrl]

I guess I really have lost a lot of wieght, but because I see myself every day it doesn't seem like much. I got one heck of an ego boost!! It is more than enough motivation to keep going.

Yay!!!! Good job!!!


The show was a blast. And considering it was our first gig, the response was very positive. As far as I know, our whole set was recorded (in HD, no less.) Hopefully some of it will eventually make it to youtube.

Cool!! I'm glad it went well!!! **hugs**

[Motorboat Cruiser]

(I only check the Soooo thread about once a week, so I'm glad the show was sold out before MBC even knew about his gig, or I would have been pissed I check the Sooo thread so unevenly.)

I know, I wish I would have had more of a head's up. I had originally though that maybe if someone chanced just showing up, they might have a shot at getting in but I was warned that George Clinton packs them in, the understatement of the year. Sardines, I tell ya - funk-lovin' sardines.

And along with my apparently much-anticipated HD debut, there was talk last night of us doing more shows with Parliament in the future, as we seemed to fit right in with their crowd. If that comes to fruition, I will hopefully know much farther in advance next time and scream it from the mountaintops.

Now, I just need to find some funkier clothing for these future dates. You think you are wearing something hip and then you watch these guys come out of the dressing room and feel as if you are dressed like a Jehovah's Witness.

So, where does one go to find clothing that transcends all reasonable norms?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Was Bootsy there?

[mousepod]

Was Michael Hampton playing lead? Did he do "Maggot Brain"? That's always been a transcendent moment for me at P-Funk shows...

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Was Bootsy there?

Nope, no Bootsy unfortunately. Lige Curry, the bassist in my band as well, did the whole show with them. He has been their main guy for the last 4 or 5 years, I think.

Was Michael Hampton playing lead? Did he do "Maggot Brain"? That's always been a transcendent moment for me at P-Funk shows...

He was playing. I was unable to stay for the entire show, unfortunately, so I don't know if they performed "Maggot Brain" or not. :(

[3894]

The show was a blast. And considering it was our first gig, the response was very positive. As far as I know, our whole set was recorded (in HD, no less.) Hopefully some of it will eventually make it to youtube.

Very, very nice. :cool:

Now, I just need to find some funkier clothing for these future dates. You think you are wearing something hip and then you watch these guys come out of the dressing room and feel as if you are dressed like a Jehovah's Witness.

That's a tough one. What if you took the opposite tack from that crowd? You know, so square it's hip? V-neck sweaters over an oxford shirt, sansabelt slacks - Donald Hollinger in "That Girl". Think about it, it could work.

[JWBear]

We're having a multi-cultural potluck tomorrow. I'm making Pice ar y Maen.

[lashbear]

Good God! That's a whole day's worth of calories in one 32 oz shake! :eek:
Yeah, and if you're being careful with your calories, it is nearly TWO DAYS' worth.
My Lite N easy program I'm on is currently 1800 calories per day :eek:

We're having a multi-cultural potluck tomorrow. I'm making Pice ar y Maen.
WTF is "Pictionary Man" ?? Is it yummy ?

[Ghoulish Delight]

My Lite N easy program I'm on is currently 1800 When I was actively losing weight (I'm now at a point where I'm trying to maintain, not so much lose), I was taking in a max of 1500/day, often less.

[lashbear]

Ah, but were you 6'2" and 275.5 pounds at the time ?

...I'll ease down to 1500 eventually. :p

[Ghoulish Delight]

Hmm, not that I recall, but I don't have the best memory.

[JWBear]

...WTF is "Pictionary Man" ?? Is it yummy ?

Pice ar y Maen (pronounced: pick-are-uh-mine).. And yes, they're yummy! (kind of a cross between a pancake and a cookie.)

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42622000/jpg/_42622319_pice203.jpg

[blueerica]

Hmmm... I'm on the bus, watching the traffic sitting at a complete stop to my right, and taking advantage of the free interwebs.

W00T!

[BDBopper]

They are having some wicked weather in the Plains lately. Not usually a big deal worth noting except for this. The most odd storm report I have ever read came out of Kansas this afternoon.

SEVERAL POWER POLES WERE BLOWN DOWN. ELEPHANTS WITH A CIRCUS WERE SPOOKED BY THE THUNDERSTORM AND WERE RUNNING LOOSE IN WAKEENEY.

Yikes!

[MouseWife]

Dustin Hoffman on the Tonight Show.

"The husband says to the wife 'Why don't you ever tell me when you're having an orgasm?' Wife: 'Because you're not home'." :D

Badumpum!!

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Ah, but were you 6'2" and 275.5 pounds at the time ?

...I'll ease down to 1500 eventually. :p

Yeah, I'm heavier AND shorter, and my doctor this week first suggested 1800 before I told him I'd been doing 1400 per the advice of a prior dietician. He said he didn't want my metabolism to slow down, but if I was having any success at 1400 I should just carry on.

[BDBopper]

I've learned some things over the past two weeks as King of the Castle.

1. I can actually cook some things. I cooked a pork chop and green peas for dinner the other night. You don't realize how much of an acomplishment that is for me.

2. Meanwhile I suck at eggs. Or maybe that should read I SUCK eggs. Whichever you prefer. I've tried in the pan or in the microwave. The scrambled eggs I am trying to make just don't come out right. It's frustrating!

3. I love fredom but I need to have some structure or I don't get things done (or as much done as I need to). I will be much better off setting a somewhat-solid schedule of tasks instead of going with the flow. I'll get more done that way.

4. I am not ready to live independently yet. I need some more training. In a related note my friend in Kentucky (Dave) who just lost his Father to Cancer has invited me up to Louisville to spend some time wih him. I think I will take the offer. It just costs me 40 bucks to hop a bus and head to Louisville. He said that hte could help teach me some more things I need to know how to do so I can live independently.

[Ponine]

2. Meanwhile I suck at eggs. Or maybe that should read I SUCK eggs. Whichever you prefer. I've tried in the pan or in the microwave. The scrambled eggs I am trying to make just don't come out right. It's frustrating!


Let's discuss these eggs.
What are you doing, what do you not like about your results?

THIS topic alone should throw off the campers post count game. :evil:

[libraryvixen]

2. Meanwhile I suck at eggs. Or maybe that should read I SUCK eggs. Whichever you prefer. I've tried in the pan or in the microwave. The scrambled eggs I am trying to make just don't come out right. It's frustrating!

Don't cook eggs over high heat. Also.. add a teeny spot of milk to them while they are cooking!

[wendybeth]

Also, don't add salt or seasonings until they are done cooking, BD. (Excepting herbs like chives).

[Matterhorn Fan]

I've never seen eggs cooked in a microwave (maybe on an infomercial, but that doesn't count). It doesn't sound like a good idea. (But then again, I don't cook anything in a microwave.) Can it really be done?

[BarTopDancer]

scrambled eggs -

crack eggs
beat them
toss in light seasonings (sorry WB, I disagree :p)
coat pan with some spray (or use a nonstick pan)
heat pan
turn heat down
dump in egg mix
stir almost constantly so the eggs remain broken up
eggs are done when they no longer look wet
put on plate
eat

[BDBopper]

I think I know exactly what I have done wrong now. I think I am not stirring them well enough

I do eggs two at a time. How much milk should I put into the mixture?

Also If I want cheese do I add that to the mixture before I put it in the pan or after?

Thanks everyone.

[wolfy999]

Don't add milk, that might help.

[BDBopper]

I've never seen eggs cooked in a microwave (maybe on an infomercial, but that doesn't count). It doesn't sound like a good idea. (But then again, I don't cook anything in a microwave.) Can it really be done?

Apparently it can. you crack an egg or two into a microwave-safe bowl. Then you whisk it a little and put it into the microwave. Put it on one minute increments and stir in between until it looks done.

At least that is what my friend told me...my trial this morning was not successful.

[Alex]

Yeah, decent scrambled egg type products can be produced pretty reliably with a microwave. They tend to be a bit airier than I'd like, but they're fine.

And a bonus, if you're going to put it on a sandwich (which is why most breakfast sandwich places I've seen do it) is that it is of a solid piece rather than bits that will fall out of a sandwich.

One key, though, is to take the egg out of the shell before microwaving it. Skip that step and things just won't work out for you.

[BDBopper]

I can't help but laugh as I recall It's The Easter Beagle Charlie Brown! and the scenes where Peppermint Patty tries to teach Marci to boil eggs and she screws it up every time (Making egg soup, frying them, toasting them, waffling them, etc)

[BDBopper]

Let's discuss these eggs.
What are you doing, what do you not like about your results?

THIS topic alone should throw off the campers post count game. :evil:

I'll go ahead and answer your question (since you asked first).

I spray the pan and I have either cracked the eggs into the pan or cracked then in a bowl and whisked them. No matter which way I have done...I will stir them around (but I guess not enough to help) and while some of the eggs come out wet and somewhat runny while other parts of the eggs come out brown and crusty...looking almost burnt.

I don't put it on high heat...medium heat is what I use.

[BarTopDancer]

I think I know exactly what I have done wrong now. I think I am not stirring them well enough

I do eggs two at a time. How much milk should I put into the mixture?

Also If I want cheese do I add that to the mixture before I put it in the pan or after?

Thanks everyone.

I don't use milk.

I would add the cheese later. Wait until they are almost done and put it on top. stir around but make sure the cheese doesn't burn.

[alphabassettgrrl]

I've learned some things over the past two weeks as King of the Castle.

1. I can actually cook some things. I cooked a pork chop and green peas for dinner the other night. You don't realize how much of an acomplishment that is for me.

2. Meanwhile I suck at eggs. Or maybe that should read I SUCK eggs. Whichever you prefer. I've tried in the pan or in the microwave. The scrambled eggs I am trying to make just don't come out right. It's frustrating!

3. I love fredom but I need to have some structure or I don't get things done (or as much done as I need to). I will be much better off setting a somewhat-solid schedule of tasks instead of going with the flow. I'll get more done that way.

4. I am not ready to live independently yet. I need some more training. In a related note my friend in Kentucky (Dave) who just lost his Father to Cancer has invited me up to Louisville to spend some time wih him. I think I will take the offer. It just costs me 40 bucks to hop a bus and head to Louisville. He said that hte could help teach me some more things I need to know how to do so I can live independently.

Good for you for learning what you can do! I think it's awesome that your friend will help you learn even more! :) Cooking (and a lot of life skills) really do need to be taught. It doesn't necessarily come naturally.

I always use milk when I scramble eggs; about 1/4 to 1/2 cup for 2 eggs. I've never done them in the microwave. Cheese gets added later; it doesn't need to cook, just to melt, and will stick in the pan badly if you cook it with the eggs. Grate it and put it on the eggs after you get them on your plate.

[BDBopper]

Also, don't add salt or seasonings until they are done cooking, BD. (Excepting herbs like chives).

Visible mojo for helping me out!

[BDBopper]

Good for you for learning what you can do! I think it's awesome that your friend will help you learn even more! :) Cooking (and a lot of life skills) really do need to be taught. It doesn't necessarily come naturally.

I always use milk when I scramble eggs; about 1/4 to 1/2 cup for 2 eggs. I've never done them in the microwave. Cheese gets added later; it doesn't need to cook, just to melt, and will stick in the pan badly if you cook it with the eggs. Grate it and put it on the eggs after you get them on your plate.

Visible mojo for you too! :)

[cirquelover]

I think the stirring is the key part, there's nothing worse than burnt or dark brown eggs. Granted I don't eat eggs but I've cooked a lot in my life. My Mom made them in the microwave and my brother complained about the rubberyness( my new word) but that was many, many years ago.

[Ponine]

See how much egg help you can get here????

I mix them before hand, with a splash or two of milk, and the pan is sprayed, or buttered first.

But you are right, the key is, you need to stir, or move around frequently.

The only reason, imo, that scrambled eggs should sit still is if you are making an omlette.
Eggs in pan, once they start to set on the bottom, start pushing them around.
As far as not adding spices till the eggs are done... personal choice.
And remember... pans hold heat. You may want to turn your pan off shortly before you are done with your eggs.

I mention this, because I remember something about you possibly having mobility issues?
If you are cooking the eggs, then turning off the burner and leaving them in the pan... you are still cooking them. know what I'm sayin?

Microwave eggs. . yeah, stick with Alex. I know its possible, personally, I havent done it.

[JWBear]

I have a (vintage) Tupperware cocktail shaker like thing that I use when making scrambled aggs. Break the eggs in to it; Put the top on; and shake, shake, shake! Makes the eggs nice and fluffy! (This is how my Mother always did it.)

[Strangler Lewis]

I think the stirring is the key part, there's nothing worse than burnt or dark brown eggs.

No, there's nothing worse than runny scrambled eggs.

Me, I like a hot pan that allows the eggs to set up almost immediately. I like bigger egg chunks, so I'll get about halfway to omelet before I start scrambling.

By the way, I don't have one, but I've heard that those infomercial omelet makers are supposed to be pretty good. Getting one might minimize the amount of hands on work you need to do at the stove (if that's an issue).

[BDBopper]

I mention this, because I remember something about you possibly having mobility issues?
If you are cooking the eggs, then turning off the burner and leaving them in the pan... you are still cooking them. know what I'm sayin?


It's mostly hand-eye coordination that I have some problem with. I am legally blind and I don't have all the joints in my fingers that I should. Aren't I unique? ;)

You were on the right track and thanks for all your help. Tomorrow morning will be the big test. If it works out then I am going to be real happy around here tomorrow. We'll see. Thanks everyone! :)

[BDBopper]

By the way, I don't have one, but I've heard that those infomercial omelet makers are supposed to be pretty good. Getting one might minimize the amount of hands on work you need to do at the stove (if that's an issue).

Sweet Idea. My Birthday is coming up. Maybe I should put that on a wishlist?

[MouseWife]

Let's discuss these eggs.
What are you doing, what do you not like about your results?

THIS topic alone should throw off the campers post count game. :evil:

What is the post count now?

Microwave eggs. I think they taste pretty good. Well, you have to make sure and not let them burn and stir them up frequently. {this would be scrambled eggs}

Also, we use a little microwave dish to make one little egg to put on a muffin/bun to make breakfast jack type sandwiches. {that would be an english muffin or a hamburger bun, lightly toasted {or not if that is your choice}, the egg {which could be a fried egg, actually} a slice of cheese {if you want it} and a slice of ham. The kids love them and not coming from Jacks', you can control the grease factor.

Everyone is right. Keep the eggs moving in the pan, keep the heat low, don't leave them!!!

[Alex]

For the microwaving option, can I ask what you are microwaving them in, and how many eggs at a time you are trying to microwave?

I find it best to use just one or two eggs in a a smallish bowl (little tupperware type containers work really well). Also, don't try to completely cook the eggs in one continuous blast. Beat the eggs in the bowl and then microwave for about 30 seconds. Take them out, stir them up again, and then cook for 10 more seconds. Repeat until eggs are cooked to your liking and slightly stir up between each 10 second blast.

If you cook in one long blast, even if it is for the correct total time, by not stirring the eggs up you'll end up with a solid airy mass that will deflate back down but tends to be a bit chewy. Also, eggs in a microwave will go from undercooked to cooked to overcooked very quickly so the short cooking blasts makes sure you don't overshoot.

[cirquelover]

I have a (vintage) Tupperware cocktail shaker like thing that I use when making scrambled aggs. Break the eggs in to it; Put the top on; and shake, shake, shake! Makes the eggs nice and fluffy! (This is how my Mother always did it.)

Great tip JW! You can also find them in the summer time with the packages of dressing mix, mine is from Hidden Valley. I also have the old style too but they work perfectly for things like that.

[BDBopper]

For the microwaving option, can I ask what you are microwaving them in, and how many eggs at a time you are trying to microwave?

I was using a microwave safe bowl and I was doing two eggs. and I was doing it in on minute increments between stirring. I suppose the shorter time segments are probably better.

[BDBopper]

What is the post count now?

26 so far. (at least on the topic of eggs)

[Ponine]

What is the post count now?

Fast approaching higher than they gave us credit for.

Edited to add... my bad...
in ascending order
DP- 147
CJ- 255
LSPE - 350
Bornieo- 347
Kevy- 400
GD - 667

I think we passed DP or are veddy close.
The others... we have some work to pass GD
(I think there were 100 new this morning when I got to work)

[Chernabog]

YAY!!! They're all gone!!!


... sniffle

I miss Lisa.

[BDBopper]

When are they coming back...a week? Or on Monday?

Hopefully I can reach 900 posts by the time they get back.

[BDBopper]

Hey Chernabog!

Love the T-shirt in your avatar. However I don't understand one thing. What does the egg have to do with anything or is it just there randomly?

[JWBear]

Another scrambled egg trick: Use one of those rubber or silicon scraper thingies, not a spatula or a spoon, when stirring the eggs in the frying pan. It works much better!

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Fast approaching higher than they gave us credit for.


Don't forget that I haven't left yet... and I only gave you guys credit for Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon - since the bet was, I believe, for what we thought would be the count on our personal return! I'm not even gone yet, so for me, we can't even start counting!

[Chernabog]

What does the egg have to do with anything or is it just there randomly?

When Bjork walked the red carpet at the Oscars in the swan dress, she had little plastic eggs that she left lying around. :D

Most people don't understand that the dress was intended to be fun and silly. It was not meant to be taken seriously -- but Bjork was very very smart (publicity-wise) in wearing that dress. I mean, off the top of your can you really name anyone who wore a standout dress to the Oscars that's remembered specifically as THEIRS, this many years later?

When Bjork performed at the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion later that year, she wore the swan dress for half of the show (and she also was photographed in it on the cover of her 2001 album, Vespertine).

[blueerica]

Well, I will be gone part of this weekend. But, I will do my best to post up a storm in the meanwhile.

Yes, that's right... a storm.

OMG, my co-worker in the next cube is telling her kids what's up with being grounded and doing chores.

Nice.

[BDBopper]

When Bjork walked the red carpet at the Oscars in the swan dress, she had little plastic eggs that she left lying around. :D

Most people don't understand that the dress was intended to be fun and silly. It was not meant to be taken seriously -- but Bjork was very very smart (publicity-wise) in wearing that dress. I mean, off the top of your can you really name anyone who wore a standout dress to the Oscars that's remembered specifically as THEIRS, this many years later?

When Bjork performed at the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion later that year, she wore the swan dress for half of the show (and she also was photographed in it on the cover of her 2001 album, Vespertine).

Thanks for the 411 dude! That's neat! :)

[JWBear]

^ The post above has a palindromic number.

[blueerica]

Eggs -

I don't actually scramble them in the microwave, but I love using it for breakfast sandwiches, as a med-to-small bowl is perfect for toast/english muffin. I just beat an egg in the bowl, toss it in the microwave for a minute to a minute and a half depending on the microwave, and it's done. Take it out and eat!

I've since switched to egg whites, use less and it's even better...

[alphabassettgrrl]

I love eggs. One of my favorite things is a fried egg sandwich. Heat pan, add butter, crack egg, break the yolk, cook a bit, flip, cook until done. Toast bread, add butter, put the egg on top. Hubby uses mayo but I don't like mayo.

[BarTopDancer]

eggs are nasty. I don't even know why I'm replying to this thread.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

eggs are nasty. I don't even know why I'm replying to this thread.

to increase the post count?

[JWBear]

Increased Post Counts... Now with BACON!!!

[BarTopDancer]

mmm bacon.

After I leave work I'll be gone until Sunday afternoon/evening.

[JWBear]

Over an hour to go still..... :(

[BarTopDancer]

34 minutes.

[JWBear]

52

[Matterhorn Fan]

I love eggs. One of my favorite things is a fried egg sandwich. Heat pan, add butter, crack egg, break the yolk, cook a bit, flip, cook until done. Toast bread, add butter, put the egg on top. Hubby uses mayo but I don't like mayo. I also fry my egg when I made a breakfast sandwich. Though I probably cook my eggs more than anyone here (runny eggs are nasty and unsuitable for eating), and I don't put butter on the bread I used. I always use a slice of cheese.

No microwave necessary (which is good, since I don't own one).

It's important to clean the pan ASAP, otherwise the "I cooked an egg for breakfast" smell takes over the house.

[libraryvixen]

I've since switched to egg whites, use less and it's even better...

I love egg whites. Though.. I do love me some soft scrambled eggs. I'm a plain girl. Seasoning only with a little salt and pepper.

Does anyone add eggs to food that doesn't normally take eggs?

ie: I like to crack an egg into my ramen while I'm cooking it. I put the seasoning in, crack an egg, mix it all together on medium heat and when it looks all cooked up... I eat my masterpiece.

[lashbear]

I do eggs two at a time. How much milk should I put into the mixture? .

Apparently it can. you crack an egg or two into a microwave-safe bowl. Then you whisk it a little and put it into the microwave. Put it on one minute increments and stir in between until it looks done.

don't try to completely cook the eggs in one continuous blast. Beat the eggs in the bowl and then microwave for about 30 seconds. Take them out, stir them up again, and then cook for 10 more seconds. Repeat until eggs are cooked to your liking and slightly stir up between each 10 second blast.

amd now, because it's 3:38am, and I'm having a hypo-glycemic episode and sitting here waiting for my peanut-butter & honey sandwich to kick in, here is the recipe for Lashbears Infallible Scramble.

take a Pyrex measuring jug of 2 cup size.
Crack 2 eggs in
add a little salt and pepper
whisk lightly with a fork.
Take one of the eggshell halves
fill it with half and half or cream, pour into the jug. Repeat (the rule here is one half eggshell full of cream/half and half per egg)
Beat mixture with fork until all incorporated.
Now, to cook (Alex knows this part well)
Put in Microwave for 30 sec.
Stir well.
Put in for another 15 sec
Stir well.
Put in for another 10 sec
Stir well.
The eggs should be at a lovely creamy cooked scramble stage by now. Yummy.

Do not attempt to cook the eggs all the way through as the last part will cook while you are stirring them. I promise. PLEASE Do not overcook or the eggs will go dry and the liquid will separate out from them. If you cook dry eggs, then the angels will weep for you.

[lashbear]

Does anyone add eggs to food that doesn't normally take eggs?
ie: I like to crack an egg into my ramen while I'm cooking it. I put the seasoning in, crack an egg, mix it all together on medium heat and when it looks all cooked up... I eat my masterpiece.
I have racked my way through my Japanese food forum, looking for this, but I cant find it. I know it's a popular dish, but I can't remember what it's called.

You take a piping hot bowl of Udon, and pour a beaten egg into it, and stir, letting the heat of the noodles cook the egg.

Yummo !!! See, Ramen was meant to take eggs. :snap:

[CoasterMatt]

I saw a great concert last night, Doobie Brothers and Chicago, with possibly the worst opening act I've EVER had to endure- I think it might have done permanent damage to my spleen or something.

Anyway, Doobie Brothers were amazing, really freakin' tight vocals- just incredibly impressive to have a band with 3 guitarists, 2 drummers and keyboards so well meshed together.

Chicago was good- with the exception of one singer who sounded like a bad Vegas lounge act. Their bassist did a better job with the Peter Cetera songs than Peter did, though. With all the energy and rockin' that preceded them, though, Chicago was a bit of a downer.

The best part of the whole evening though, was after Chicago's set, the two bands came back onstage and jammed together- It was an amazing wall of sound and energy that had the entire venue on it's feet.

[Deebs]

Anyway, Doobie Brothers were amazing, really freakin' tight vocals-

I've seen them live before and totally agree, they are amazing. My friend Gloria was supposed to go last night too. I'm glad it was a good show, minus the sucky opening band. Sorry about that.

[Matterhorn Fan]

If you cook dry eggs, then the angels will weep for you.My eggs are put in the preheated pan, have their yolks broken, and sit there for a long, long time. Then I flip them, and let them sit there for a long, long time. Eggs should not be moist. Wiggly eggs are evil things.

This is why I cook my OWN eggs. When I cook them. I crave eggs maybe once a year.

[Gn2Dlnd]

Oh, good Lord.

Fry two strips of bacon. Remove bacon from skillet. Crack two eggs into skillet. Fry eggs in bacon grease. Eat.

While frying bacon, you can, of course, make coffee. Or, squeeze an orange. Or, wash your roommate's dishes. Or, pray for people who want to save four minutes by microwaving an egg into blandness.

This is your time, use it as you wish.

[Strangler Lewis]

My father liked eggs in bacon fat--when he was still alive. I think he also liked to butter his liverwurst and salt his cream cheese.

I must admit that eggs in bacon fat is yummy (though you should let the fat cool a bit before cracking the eggs). But there's no reason to argue. Lashbear's recipe sounds fun to make and just as lethal.

Call them both Ditka.

[Gn2Dlnd]

I do make a good microwave pumpkin custard, however.

Whatsa Ditka?

[Strangler Lewis]

I do make a good microwave pumpkin custard, however.

Whatsa Ditka?

What's a Ditka? (http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/video/play.shtml?mea=2489)

[JWBear]

I was once told, by a professional chef, that microwaves are a very useful tool in the kitchen; but that they should never be used to actually cook food.

[LashStoat]

Hi All,

It's my very first post to the "Soooo-ing Thread", and I see there's been a bit of needle-pulling going on !

Re Microwave Ovens: Bear cooks the most amazing scrambled eggs (even better than my stove-top variety) in the MO. I don't know how he does it, because I once tried to do poached eggs, and when I took 'em out, they exploded and burnt my eyebrow - and my pet poodle "Bemo" attacked the rubbery goo that landed on the floor and then skated it though the kitchen and down the main hall.

So I'm cautious of MOs now, and leave Bear to their arcane ways.

Love and hugs,

The Stoat XXX.

[Ponine]

Stoat,
That is the most horrifying microwave story.
Your poor brow! Your poor poodle! :( <-- even my cheese is sad!

I dont know what else to say.

[Mousey Girl]

I am tired today. I spent the day running all over town.

[lashbear]

I think you must be asleep - no-one's there.. :D

Yoo hoo, anyone there in the Soooo thread ??

[Stan4dSteph]

Yes.

[lashbear]

Hi Steph !

It's 11:30pm here, and the ****head next door is playing music Soooo loud that I can't sleep (her bedroom shares the same wall as mine)

[LashStoat]

Dear Ponine,

It's really Ok...I had my brow sewn back on with this thread, and Bemo cleaned up just fine. It was a long time ago, before any of you sweet folks came along to make everything just right.

Smooch,

The Stoat XXX. and X.

PS/ The cheese is happy too...

[Stan4dSteph]

Hi Steph !

It's 11:30pm here, and the ****head next door is playing music Soooo loud that I can't sleep (her bedroom shares the same wall as mine)Hello! I hate that. My apartment is mostly quiet, but the area outside is on the way from the train station to the university, so I occasionally get drunk people wandering by making a racket.

[RStar]

When I was growing up my mom would fry a lb of bacon (that's a little less than half a Kg to Lash and Stoat ;) ) and then fry the eggs in the bacon fat to feed the family. I'm sure the amount of extra bacon fat riding on the eggs isn't all that much more than what you get by eating several slices if the bacon anyway. It's the saving of the extra fat in a coffee can and then adding it to all sorts of food that made the difference in our diet. We must have ate a lb a month (thats 454 grams to Lash and Stoat)!

I use the MO a lot. One nice thing to do is take chicken (legs and thighs bone on, skin off) and cook them about half to 3/4 way, then place on the Barb-B-Q on high heat. Cook a few minutes then turn. Cook a few more, then apply Barby sauce. Cook on low two minutes on each side, re-sauce, cook two minutes on each side. You can make this chicken on a weeknight in just about 20 minutes instead of an hour, and you are much less likely to have that nasty raw flesh next to the bone). NEVER cook breast in the MO, unless you plan to add it cut up to soup.

I also use the MO to cook frozen ingredients before adding to a dish. I cut up things like onions, bell peppers, soup veggies, carrots & onion & bell peppers (I can't spell the french name for this but sounds like Mira Puwa). Also, I bake potatos in it, scoop out the insides, mix in cheese, milk, onion, bacon bits, salt and pepper, then return to the skins and add grated cheddar on top and put in the oven to warm back up and brown the top. Twice baked potatos in 1/3 the time!

[lashbear]

(I can't spell the french name for this but sounds like Mira Puwa)
Mirepoix (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirepoix_(cuisine)). :D (old catering college Culinary French kicking in again - you never really forget, do you?)

[LashStoat]

Dear RStar,

Mira Puwa !!! ROFL !!! That's a scream...Bear and I just swam past an island of the same name, and I swear to God that Not-Henry or John Locke shifted it there. (I hope you're up to speed with LOST..or you'll be ...ummm... lost with the reference, but even if you are following it, you'll be lost anyway).

Big hugs,

The Stoat.

[LashStoat]

L.O.S.T. = Literate Other Story Tomorrow.

(...and hope to God the continuity hangs together before the series ends, but the bike is getting the death wobbles as we speak).

Still, better with than without.

...and I hate Jack's (fake) beard. And the one on his face ain't much better !!!

Hey wait on...who put this black underline beneath my post...if I'd wanted a black underline, I'd have underlined the post myself...

I tried to edit it out, but it just keeps coming back...what is this?

National Black Underline Day?

...next thing you know it'll be bloody

National Italics Day or even

National Arial Day.

Sheesh.

[MouseWife]

Just to add my family to the eggs cooked in bacon grease...

I always thought it was a southern thang? Like, sausage in a biscuit with strawberry jam?

{oh, and I am soooo proud of you guys!! I signed on after I am not sure how long and there were 100 new posts!!! :snap: }

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I saw a great concert last night, Doobie Brothers and Chicago, with possibly the worst opening act I've EVER had to endure- I think it might have done permanent damage to my spleen or something.


I had to endure the Opening act twice,so I'll share the pain with everyone.

http://www.nicolacongiu.com/

Great show anyway - the encore was just amazing with both bands on stage doing 3 songs from each band. Rockin' Down the Highway, Free, Takin' it to the Streets, Does Anybody Really Know What Time it is?, Listen to the Music, and 25 or 6 to 4. :snap:

[RStar]

Mirepoix (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirepoix_(cuisine)). :D (old catering college Culinary French kicking in again - you never really forget, do you?)

Not sure I've ever seen it in print, I didn't even know it was one word! I couldn't even google it without knowing how to spell it, and I just got a bunch of french sites when I tried.

Thanks!

Dear RStar,

Mira Puwa !!! ROFL !!! That's a scream...Bear and I just swam past an island of the same name, and I swear to God that Not-Henry or John Locke shifted it there. (I hope you're up to speed with LOST..or you'll be ...ummm... lost with the reference, but even if you are following it, you'll be lost anyway).

Big hugs,

The Stoat.

Are you sure that island wasn't St. Puwa? :D

Yes, I do follow Lost, so I got the references.

Hugs back at ya!

~Bob

[JWBear]

OMG!! OMG!! OMG!!

I just got back from the grocery store.... Flaky-Flicks are back!!! I saw them! Right there in the cookie isle!! A glorious, chocolatey-wafery ghost from the past!

I bought a package for frantic mass consumption!!

OMG, I'm sooooo happy!!!

[3894]

This one is ooooooooky. Kim Catrall challenged Bobby Flay to a throwdown in the kitchen. (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080608/ap_on_en_ot/people_kim_cattrall;_ylt=Ar3etHXDFRha45AojTM4z4Ss0 NUE)

I don't feel well.

[lashbear]

I agree with you!! Is this him ??
http://www.ifood.tv/files/u3297/BobbyFlaySucks.jpg

[RStar]

Ouch! That's him alright....

[cirquelover]

OMG!! OMG!! OMG!!

I just got back from the grocery store.... Flaky-Flicks are back!!! I saw them! Right there in the cookie isle!! A glorious, chocolatey-wafery ghost from the past!

I bought a package for frantic mass consumption!!

OMG, I'm sooooo happy!!!


I've never heard of them and google wasn't much help either.

So, were they as good as you remember?

[wolfy999]

Saw them also the other day....Albertsons, right?

[BarTopDancer]

WOOHOO! Flaky Flix!!!! I must go to the store. Another store. That is not Trader Joes. Because Trader Joes is evil. EVIL I tell you! Not that Trader Joes sells Flaxy Flix. Because they are not that evil.

[JWBear]

Saw them also the other day....Albertsons, right?

No, Ralphs.

[Mousey Girl]

I was a verrrrrry bad girl today.

I am having to have Sweetness put down on Friday, and Hollywog won't be far behind.

Boy and I just got home from Tulare where we ended up bringing 3 new babies home with us.

The older girls have moved to the upper levels of the cage since the youngsters have taken over the bottom of the cage. Babies are so cute, and very hyper. I tried to take some pics, but they wouldn't stop moving.

The new girls are Blinky (she is mostly an inky black color),
Spot (she is a brown hooded, instead of a stripe running down her back she has a single spot) and Ka-Bluey (she is a bluish grey hooded).

So far no major fights, just lots of sniffing.

[cirquelover]

I'm so sorry you are losing some but happy that you are gaining new ones to love. I'm guessing the boy named Ka-Bluey, it sounds lke something my boy would come up with:D

At least if they're sniffing and no fighting that is a good start.

[Not Afraid]

YAY!!! They're all gone!!!


... sniffle

I miss Lisa.

I missed you too, sweetie! We could've had a wonderful meeting down by the river. Talk about a power great than yourself!

[Chernabog]

Awwwww I hope you said hi to the Totoro for me :)

[Morrigoon]

I love eggs. One of my favorite things is a fried egg sandwich. Heat pan, add butter, crack egg, break the yolk, cook a bit, flip, cook until done. Toast bread, add butter, put the egg on top. Hubby uses mayo but I don't like mayo.
We do those in my family too! Only I add ketchup to my sandwich, not mayo.

[Mousey Girl]

I'm so sorry you are losing some but happy that you are gaining new ones to love. I'm guessing the boy named Ka-Bluey, it sounds lke something my boy would come up with:D

At least if they're sniffing and no fighting that is a good start.

There was some baby squeaking. Smurf had a total hissy fit and was in a big snit over the addition of young ones. I took her out by herself and gave her some extra attention and she seemed to calm down.

When I turned on the light all 3 babies were running around and it looks like Smurf had a rough night. She has some hair sticking straight up on her back, like someone has attacked her. Just like kids, they always seem to gravitate towards the one who doesn't want them around.

[Mousey Girl]

OMG!!!!

I just checked the mail and got a very nice surprise.

Last year I was sent notification of yet another class action suit against Pacific Bell/SBC for unfair labor practices (relating to disability and FLMA discrimination). I filled out the form and forgot about it. I just got a $300 check in the mail. Now $300 may not sound like much, but it is to me. Right now I can use anything I can get.



Oh, and since I am all excited about the new girls...Blinky is alreay responding to her name and is digging like a mini gopher at the bottom of the cage.

[blueerica]

Oh... that reminds me that I have to fill out some other class-action thing. I love it when BS from a decade ago comes back to give me monies.

YAY!

In other news, I am tired. Way. Too. Tired. Went to arena football last night, last home game for our team, the Blaze (vs. the Los Angeles Avengers, bleh...). Had a good time, but the game was really late because it was on ESPN n stuff. After what could be described as one of the roughest starts I've ever seen (think Dolphins... though not quite as bad), they actually have an excellent chance of making it into the playoffs, no thanks to their coach, who I have a feeling might not be coming back if crowd reaction is any indicator.

[Morrigoon]

Ahh.... there's nothing quite like the sound of a PERSISTENT, HONKING TRUCK to wake you up in the morning, is there? :P

[Ponine]

Except maybe a honking accompanied by the bleating car alarm.

[Snowflake]

I'm tired (yawn) and I did nothing so strenuous as swank camping.

[Morrigoon]

Okay, time for some pics.


I arrived Friday night/Saturday morning at about 2:30am (give or take), so I slept in my car that first night. Didn't sleep long, of course, so I was up with the morning crowd.

Thurston finds himself in a bit of a pickle
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/2008%20-%20Camp%20Swank/P1090128.jpg

Alex arrived shortly after I got up, camera in hand.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/2008%20-%20Camp%20Swank/P1090129.jpg

DP and FP lounge it up while the breakfast team gets cracking
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/2008%20-%20Camp%20Swank/P1090131.jpg

Thurston is still in a pickle
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/2008%20-%20Camp%20Swank/P1090134.jpg

Mommy? A little help please? (Actually, I include this because I have only a few pics that include Susan, and this is one of them)
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/2008%20-%20Camp%20Swank/P1090135.jpg

My home away from home
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/2008%20-%20Camp%20Swank/P1090136.jpg

Thurston gets lovies
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/2008%20-%20Camp%20Swank/P1090139.jpg

Thurston gets delightfully dirty. Note the goatee of dirt
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/2008%20-%20Camp%20Swank/P1090140.jpg

Morning on "our" river. Or is it evening? I slept through the middle of the day, so this could be either half.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/2008%20-%20Camp%20Swank/P1090141.jpg

The essence of Camp Swank
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/2008%20-%20Camp%20Swank/P1090142.jpg


More to come...

[Morrigoon]

Capt Jack "The Taquito Kid" takes another bite
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/2008%20-%20Camp%20Swank/P1090145.jpg

Mmm... campfire (it was freakishly cold that night, even for camping), and a dutch oven full of Susan's hand-rolled taquitos
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/2008%20-%20Camp%20Swank/P1090146.jpg

Without the flash, it was actually this dark
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/2008%20-%20Camp%20Swank/P1090147.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/2008%20-%20Camp%20Swank/P1090148.jpg

Okay, actually, this is about right
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/2008%20-%20Camp%20Swank/P1090150.jpg

Squirrel!
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/2008%20-%20Camp%20Swank/P1090155.jpg

Just one part of the "Estate du Swank"
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/2008%20-%20Camp%20Swank/P1090156.jpg

One thing I tried on this trip was to focus a bit more on portraits (I usually photograph landscapes almost exclusively). So here's Kevy.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/2008%20-%20Camp%20Swank/P1090158.jpg

So, Zumwalt Meadows?
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/2008%20-%20Camp%20Swank/P1090162.jpg

Pretty! (Can't help it, I love landscapes)
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/2008%20-%20Camp%20Swank/P1090163.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/2008%20-%20Camp%20Swank/P1090164.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/2008%20-%20Camp%20Swank/P1090166.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/2008%20-%20Camp%20Swank/P1090170.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/2008%20-%20Camp%20Swank/P1090174.jpg

Avant Garde waterfall worship
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/2008%20-%20Camp%20Swank/P1090176.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/2008%20-%20Camp%20Swank/P1090179.jpg

Spider Ken, Spider Ken, does whatever a Spider Ken does...
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/2008%20-%20Camp%20Swank/P1090182.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/2008%20-%20Camp%20Swank/P1090183.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/2008%20-%20Camp%20Swank/P1090185.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/2008%20-%20Camp%20Swank/P1090191.jpg

[Morrigoon]

Oh crap... I wondered why my photos weren't in the Swank camp thread! Sorry guys, didn't mean to post them here!

Will some kind mod move them to the proper thread? Thanks!

(edit: NVM, reposted them there. At least I was able to delete a couple of the mis-posted ones before the timer ran out)

[Chernabog]

Oooooh pretty pictures!!! They came out great! Did everyone not eat on the trip or something, y'all look so thin!!!

[Not Afraid]

I feel so strange - and have felt this way all day. The only way I can describe it is feeling either slightly drunk or slightly hungover, but I haven't ingested anything that would cause this reaction. It's very disconcerting.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Altitude change?

[Chernabog]

Gas?

[JWBear]

Fresh air withdrawls?

[Kevy Baby]

The heebie jeebies?

[Alex]

Racist.

[€uroMeinke]

So...My guilty pleasure these days has been reading Lily Allen's My Space Blog (http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=36707169&blogID=404657032&Mytoken=83B6DC56-1CD8-48C9-BB5A9BDE692128DF82777222)
It's been a hoot. Today she went to in-n-out

[alphabassettgrrl]

I thought of you, Lisa, at the Pride parade on Sunday.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3274/2568459200_a3df4fa463_m.jpg

[lashbear]

OMG !!! In & Out burger. I get one in 9 months and something days !!!!

Hey, does Hawaii have any really good burger chains ?

[CoasterMatt]

I have some really awesome news, but I won't be able to really share until Monday night... I'll put it in it's own thread when I can, though :D

[BarTopDancer]

I had the most amazing weekend with people I'll probably never see again.

I am quite sad at the moment. :(

[RStar]

I had the most amazing weekend with people I'll probably never see again.

I am quite sad at the moment. :(

Oh, I'm sorry.

I've been there. But you know what? I'd rather have a great time with great people that I will never see again, than never have met them or done it at all.

I know it's sad now, but years from now you'll look back fondly. Your not alone on this.

[blueerica]

This morning, I learned I had my very own LOLCat - Markus. In one of those moments when one wishes she had a camera on hand or a cyborg implant that allows picture taking, Markus stuck his head in an smallish, empty popsicle box and ran around the apartment trying to get it off.

It was great.

[Snowflake]

Heh! BE, that is hilarious. Wish you did have a camera.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Hey, does Hawaii have any really good burger chains ?

Well there is always Big Kahuna Burger.

"that IS a tasty burger!"
- Samuel L. Jackson

:D

[Gemini Cricket]

Hey, does Hawaii have any really good burger chains ?
Kua 'Aina Sandwich (http://www.victoriaward.com/Dining/Merchants/KuaAinaSandwich.html) has great burgers.
:)

[Kevy Baby]

What about McDonalds? Are there any Mickey D's in the land of paradise? A grilled McPinapple Burger with Special Sauce sounds really yummy right about now.

[Gemini Cricket]

What about McDonalds? Are there any Mickey D's in the land of paradise? A grilled McPinapple Burger with Special Sauce sounds really yummy right about now.
There are tons and tons of them.
I think they have a teriyaki burger... it may just be a special item though.
Just don't go to the McDonald's by the Polynesian Cultural Center. It's freakin' expensive.

[BDBopper]

Note to Moonliner...

I think I am slowly becoming more and more bitter about living so far away from the West Coast, where all the action is and where it all continues to happen.

Maybe I am just in that sort of mood today and it will subside.

[Kevy Baby]

Maybe I am just in that sort of mood today and it will subside. No, it won't subside. As long as you live where you do, you will be forever be a Bitter East Coaster. It does not get any better with time.

Couple that with your baseball teams (in Florida) and you're screwed.

[BDBopper]

Couple that with your baseball teams (in Florida) and you're screwed.

I actually live near Atlanta. I'd be less bitter if I lived in Florida close to WDW.

I'm pretty happy with my Braves...even though they are not that good right now. At least they are competitive.

And I think Moonliner has a different definition for a "Bitter East Coaster" and it has more to do with personality and atitude than it does living on the East Coast and being sad about missing out.

[Kevy Baby]

I actually live near Atlanta. I have no idea why I thought you lived in Florida. Sorry.

I'm pretty happy with my Braves...even though they are not that good right now. At least they are competitive.I liked it better in the old days when the Braves weren't that good and TBS still had a "W" in front of it. Cuz then we could say that WTBS stood for "Wow Those Braves Suck"

Good times!

[Gemini Cricket]

I remember when TBS was WTCG.
:)

[Kevy Baby]

I remember when TBS was WTCG.
:)Yeah, well... I remember when there was no TV: you only had radio and you LIKED it.

And I walked 10 miles to school through the snow in bare feet. Up hill. Both ways.

[Gemini Cricket]

Yeah, well... I remember when there was no TV: you only had radio and you LIKED it.
Weren't you there, in person, for the Gettysburg Address?

[BarTopDancer]

Is it hockey season yet?

[Ponine]

So.... I want a bento box. <stamps foot>

Anyone know an online retailer?

[Kevy Baby]

Is it hockey season yet?Thankfully no. It's baseball season. Summer. Deal with it.

[Kevy Baby]

So.... I want a bento box. <stamps foot>

Anyone know an online retailer?Well, I found this (http://www.airandangels.com/bentobox/where.html).

Also, try this (http://www.cookingcute.com/linksandresources.htm), this (http://www.lunchboxes.com/bento.html), or this (http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=1315). There are several more, but I got bored.

[Ponine]

Well, I found this (http://www.airandangels.com/bentobox/where.html).

Also, try this (http://www.cookingcute.com/linksandresources.htm), this (http://www.lunchboxes.com/bento.html), or this (http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=1315). There are several more, but I got bored.

I bow in reverance to he who is a mightier internet searcher than myself.
I was finding zip .

eta: yup, the lunchbox . com one I knew about... and the one opinion search. THe other two were new to me.
There is also the grand world that is ebay.

[blueerica]

Now I'm looking up bento boxes.

I went to Amazon and they had a selection, as well...

Hrmm... WAY cute!

[BDBopper]

I liked it better in the old days when the Braves weren't that good and TBS still had a "W" in front of it. Cuz then we could say that WTBS stood for "Wow Those Braves Suck"

Good times!

Yes those were great days. WTBS was much better back then when Ted Turner actually ran it. Much better programming.

[Ponine]

Now I'm looking up bento boxes.

I went to Amazon and they had a selection, as well...

Hrmm... WAY cute!

yup.
And here I decided not to bore the masses with my ebay search.
I found two tier Disney bento boxes...

then I found shaped bento rice molds.....

I'm now overwhelmed.

now I want this book... (resize if needed)

[blueerica]

Oh my goodness! How cute.

And how cool if I were to bring a bento box into work.

[Gemini Cricket]

David Beckham and Posh Spice were at Disneyland today. Bornieo and I saw them. Becks is gorgeous. Too skinny, methinks. And Posh Spice has a really big head. I mean it's huge. I would hate to be one of her bed pillows...
There were plaids and security all around them.
They stopped everyone from taking pics.

[wendybeth]

I think 'Posh' takes bobble-headedness to a whole new level.

Oh, speaking of anorexia, we met one of our neighbors today! (We've lived here 10 years- go figure). Eric was outside mowing the yard when a girl pulled up in front of the house across the street and down one. She indicated she was having a problem, so he went to help. Turns out she was in the throes of a potassium-deficiency attack; her hands were unable to move, and she thought she was having a heart attack. We on the inside of the house knew nothing until the firetruck pulled up. I went outside and saw Eric kneeling next to a very frail looking girl, and the firemen were rushing up to them. (Turns out I knew one of them- a co-worker's hubby). The girl was starting to feel better, but they took her blood pressure and started asking some questions when they got a reading of 80/40. She just shrugged it off like that was no big deal, and said she was under doctor's care. They made sure a family member was on the way to take care of her, but I could tell by the way they acted that they were very concerned. She looked like a cadaver, and she is only 20. I know enough about eating disorders to know that when you start having these sorts of issues, you are nearing the end of the journey. How sad.

But, hey. Throw some Chanel couture on her and I bet Posh would hang out with her!

[Morrigoon]

I turn on "World News Tonight" and they spend several minutes discussing a list of "most powerful celebrities", followed by a description of Brody Jenner's new MTV reality show.

So nice to know there isn't anything important going on in the world today :rolleyes:

[Stan4dSteph]

I recommend BBC World News. They spend much less time (virtually zero) on fluffy entertainment pieces.

[Kevy Baby]

And Posh Spice has a really big head. I mean it's huge. I would hate to be one of her bed pillows...Those aren't pillows!



AAAHHHHH



How 'bout them Bears?

[JWBear]

I recommend BBC World News. They spend much less time (virtually zero) on fluffy entertainment pieces.

That's un-American! Being distracted from real news by fluff is patriotic!

[RStar]

That's un-American! Being distracted from real news by fluff is patriotic!
Now I'm thinking of that song called (I think) "World News"....

"Kick 'me when their up, kick 'em when their down...."

[Kevy Baby]

Now I'm thinking of that song called (I think) "World News"....

"Kick 'me when their up, kick 'em when their down...."Don Henley's song "Dirty Laundry" includes those lyrics in the chorus.

I make my living off the evening news
Just give me something-something I can use
People love it when you lose,
They love dirty laundry

Well, I coulda been an actor, but I wound up here
I just have to look good, I dont have to be clear
Come and whisper in my ear
Give us dirty laundry

Kick em when theyre up
Kick em when theyre down
Kick em when theyre up
Kick em when theyre down
Kick em when theyre up
Kick em when theyre down
Kick em when theyre up
Kick em all around

We got the bubble-headed-bleach-blonde who
Comes on at five
She can tell you bout the plane crash with a gleam
In her eye
Its interesting when people die-
Give us dirty laundry

Can we film the operation?
Is the head dead yet?
You know, the boys in the newsroom got a
Running bet
Get the widow on the set!
We need dirty laundry

You dont really need to find out whats going on
You dont really want to know just how far its gone
Just leave well enough alone
Eat your dirty laundry

Kick em when theyre up
Kick em when theyre down
Kick em when theyre up
Kick em when theyre down

Kick em when theyre up
Kick em when theyre down
Kick em when theyre stiff
Kick em all around

Dirty little secrets
Dirty little lies
We got our dirty little fingers in everybodys pie
We love to cut you down to size
We love dirty laundry

We can do the innuendo
We can dance and sing
When its said and done we havent told you a thing
We all know that crap is king
Give us dirty laundry!

[BarTopDancer]

Today is a sad, sad day. I have to give up my season ticket for next year. No idea when I can get it back, there is a 2 year waiting list still :(

[Gemini Cricket]

Today is a sad, sad day. I have to give up my season ticket for next year. No idea when I can get it back, there is a 2 year waiting list still :(
:(

[cirquelover]

I'm sooo sorry BTD. I know how much you love your Hockey.

[blueerica]

Today is a sad, sad day. I have to give up my season ticket for next year. No idea when I can get it back, there is a 2 year waiting list still :(

!!!

:(

[Not Afraid]

Why did you have to give it up?

[BarTopDancer]

Cost of gas. It would be an extra $250 in gas over the course of the season (based upon gas at $4.00) :(

I can't bring myself to email my ticket rep to tell him. I said I'd let him know by the end of business today, but he was out of the office so I'm still procrastinating. I most likely won't be able to get my seat back, it's center ice. The waiting list is 2 years for any season seat.

[Morrigoon]

Can't you keep it, sell half the games, and see the important ones?

[BarTopDancer]

It's pretty hard to sell 1 seat.

[€uroMeinke]

Can't you take the train? There's a station at the Pond isn't there?

[BarTopDancer]

Can't you take the train? There's a station at the Pond isn't there?

Looked into it. It would be $15 round trip from the Irvine station to the Anaheim station. Which is more than the gas to get there (it takes about a gallon to get there and back). Also the game end times are so unpredictable that I'd end up having to leave early or hang out really late - if I didn't miss the last train.

[BDBopper]

BTD: I'm so sorry. That sucks that you have to give up your Ducks' Season ticket. :( I feel for ya buddy.

In other news I may not be an East Coaster for too much longer. My dad's mom who lives in town is the later stages of alzheimers and when she passes on we're out of here...probably to Washington State where my mom's family lives. It's too early to know what I will do at that point but it is hard to pass up moving to the West Coast and to be near a side of the family I don't get to see much at all...and closer to y'all to boot.

[alphabassettgrrl]

That's so sad BTD. **hugs**

[wendybeth]

BTD: I'm so sorry. That sucks that you have to give up your Ducks' Season ticket. :( I feel for ya buddy.

In other news I may not be an East Coaster for too much longer. My dad's mom who lives in town is the later stages of alzheimers and when she passes on we're out of here...probably to Washington State where my mom's family lives. It's too early to know what I will do at that point but it is hard to pass up moving to the West Coast and to be near a side of the family I don't get to see much at all...and closer to y'all to boot.

Would that be up in my area? That would be cool!

[RStar]

It's too early to know what I will do at that point but it is hard to pass up moving to the West Coast and to be near a side of the family I don't get to see much at all...and closer to y'all to boot.

Hey, if that's what you guys want, that would be cool! My mom lived in your area, so I know why you'd want out! ;)

One thing, though. You gotta leave the "Y'all" in GA! :D

[Prudence]

Did anyone miss me?

[Morrigoon]

Yeah, y'all is a dead giveaway ;)

[Morrigoon]

Hiya Pru! Get a mic!

[wendybeth]

Did anyone miss me?

Yes.

[wendybeth]

Hey, if that's what you guys want, that would be cool! My mom lived in your area, so I know why you'd want out! ;)

One thing, though. You gotta leave the "Y'all" in GA! :D

Don't listen to him, BD- I picked up that little saying years ago while living in Panama City Beach, Fla, and I still say it. Not too often, but I do.

[Stan4dSteph]

Looked into it. It would be $15 round trip from the Irvine station to the Anaheim station. Which is more than the gas to get there (it takes about a gallon to get there and back). Also the game end times are so unpredictable that I'd end up having to leave early or hang out really late - if I didn't miss the last train.Don't they have some sort of frequent rider discount if you buy multiples at a time, or a monthly pass?

[Disneyphile]

Did anyone miss me?Heck yes. I hope things are going well for you. *hugs*

[BDBopper]

Would that be up in my area? That would be cool!

Probably in the Spokane area. Grandma lives in Pasco but I don't think we want to live in the desert. And Western Washington is way too expensive.

[BDBopper]

Hey, if that's what you guys want, that would be cool! My mom lived in your area, so I know why you'd want out! ;)

One thing, though. You gotta leave the "Y'all" in GA! :D

I don't think you can stop me after living down here for 25 years. It's too entrenched in my vocabulary.

[lashbear]

One thing, though. You gotta leave the "Y'all" in GA! :D
Unless you're Australian. I just like saying it. :p

Prudence ! Hi, hon. Whereavyabeen ? Go run and have a look at the LashTour thread.

[Snowflake]

So there was a bomb squad and loads of cops all around the Fairmont this morning. No idea what's happening or if someone important is going to be there, hence the bomb squad.

[BarTopDancer]

I broke down and renewed. This may be the last season I can. I know that if I don't have something forcing me to get out of the house during the fall semester I am going to be hating life.

[lashbear]

BTD: could you carpool to save petrol ?

[Kevy Baby]

BTD: could you steal gas to save money?

[blueerica]

BTD: Could you steal?

[Morrigoon]

Probably in the Spokane area. Grandma lives in Pasco but I don't think we want to live in the desert. And Western Washington is way too expensive.

Washington has a desert?

[JWBear]

Washington has a desert?

Yep. From Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_state):

In contrast, Eastern Washington, east of the Cascades, has a relatively dry climate with large areas of semiarid steppe and a few truly arid deserts lying in the rainshadow of the Cascades;

[blueerica]

Hai, I'm Washington. I haz a dezert.

[Morrigoon]

Huh, well whaddya know (http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/getaways/052099/spri20.html).

[BarTopDancer]

BTD: could you carpool to save petrol ?

No, coming from a different direction.

BTD: could you steal gas to save money?

Siphoning is the happening thing these days....

BTD: Could you steal?

Depends what it is.

[BDBopper]

HERE YE! HERE YE!

I am setting a very modest goal this afternoon. As can be seen and heard around here plans are rapidly coming together for Swank Camp 2009. As much as I'd like to be there it just isn't going to happen. So without knowing whn ore where 2010's Swank Camp will be My goal is to be able to make an extended trip to California to go to Swank Camp 2010 and swing by Disneyland as well. If there is no Swnak Camp in 2010 well I'll burn that bridge when we get there.

It's two years away....by setting this goal now I think I can manage it dont ya think?

[ozron]

Washington has a desert?

OMG, yes! I grew up there! Born and raised in Richland! (With Kennewick and the aforementioned Pasco, one of the Tri-Cities) 20 below in the winter, 115 in the summer. Sand, sagebrush and Russian olive trees. Lizards, snakes and black widow spiders. Average annual rainfall 7 inches.

Lots of time spent on horseback and on the river. The big annual event is still the unlimited hydroplane race in July.

Richland is the original nuclear boom town. Population went from 420 to 12,000 overnight as the Manhatten Project took over to build Hanford and produce plutonium. Material from Hanford was at the core of the bomb dropped on Nagasaki. For forty years, the major industry was power and plutonium. Now it's cleanup.

The Richland High School mascot is the Bombers. Our symbol is a mushroom cloud.

TMI?

ron

[Brigitte]

Most people assume WA is all green and full of trees. Silly silly!

[Gemini Cricket]

Even Hawai'i has a couple of places that would qualify as desert.
:)

[Morrigoon]

Like that volcanic land near Kona?

[Mousey Girl]

I be sad... One our newbies, here at work, is no longer with us. We got hit Wednesday with a facility wide drug test. He failed.

[Kevy Baby]

I keep forgetting to post this.

As I was out to lunch yesterday and pulling into a parking space in front of Quizno's (in Costa Mesa), a hear a voice call out, "Hey asshole - you can't park there!"

It would not have been nearly as amusing if it weren't Nirvanaman (which I actually didn't know it was at first, so I was initially a little miffed).

[BDBopper]

I be sad... One our newbies, here at work, is no longer with us. We got hit Wednesday with a facility wide drug test. He failed.

That sucks. :(

[BDBopper]

I keep forgetting to post this.

As I was out to lunch yesterday and pulling into a parking space in front of Quizno's (in Costa Mesa), a hear a voice call out, "Hey asshole - you can't park there!"

It would not have been nearly as amusing if it weren't Nirvanaman (which I actually didn't know it was at first, so I was initially a little miffed).

Why does that remind me of Spaceballs all of a sudden? LOL

[swanie]

Wow...breaking news..

Tim Russert, dead at age 58 (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25145431/)

[cirquelover]

That is sad. I really enjoyed watching him, when Gary makes me watch political stuff. He was pretty young too.

[Kevy Baby]

There is a thread on the topic here (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showthread.php?t=8050).

[cirquelover]

I posted to both.


Hey, I have to get the post count up, only 22 to go! I could be like you and post one word responses all over:p Sorry, I remember you doing that a long time ago and am being a smarty pants!

[Kevy Baby]

I posted to both.


Hey, I have to get the post count up, only 22 to go! I could be like you and post one word responses all over:p Sorry, I remember you doing that a long time ago and am being a smarty pants!OK

[wolfy999]

My little girl is gone...OK, just her swingset.....I'm having a Mom moment!

[katiesue]

My baby's now a 7th grader. Yikers!

[RStar]

My baby just turned 23. The swing set was gone a long time ago. :(

[BDBopper]

I'm getting a new computer! Neener Nener Neener! :)

It's about frickin' time! My current PC is almost five years old. Its on its last legs. It's gonna be so awesome to be up to speed technology wise. :)

[€uroMeinke]

So, I can throw a bowling ball 19.36 mph

[Not Afraid]

And I can win the first game I bowl by a long shot and
I can lose the second game I bowl by a startling amount.

[Never Grow Up]

I shot a beautiful and famous hollywood starlet last night! I was SO excited! Lizzy Caplan was in Cloverfield, Mean Girls and the TV The Class. They wanted some photos for Father's Day. I think it came out well!

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/paulmanke/smallersiblings.jpg

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Geez, what class of alien are they?

[alphabassettgrrl]

Hi, Pru! Yes, I missed you!

MG- that stinks.

My dog has a urinary tract infection and hasn't eaten in 4 days. He's skinny to start with and I'm really concerned about him. The antibiotics ought to knock down the infection if he lives long enough. He refuses food and that's not like him.

[RStar]

I shot a beautiful and famous hollywood starlet last night!
If you need a place to hide until the heat blows over, I have a basement you can use! ;)
Great shot, BTW!



And congrats on the new 'puter, Bopper! Mines almost as old, so I know what you mean! It's started overheating, perhaps I should clean out the dust bunnies! ;)

[BDBopper]

And congrats on the new 'puter, Bopper! Mines almost as old, so I know what you mean! It's started overheating, perhaps I should clean out the dust bunnies! ;)

My friend and I are still working out the details and such but I should be getting it sometime in the next few weeks. If you want I'll point you in the right direction too. Y ou may not get as much of a break but I think it will be a great deal.

[Stan4dSteph]

I shot a beautiful and famous hollywood starlet last night! I was SO excited! Lizzy Caplan was in Cloverfield, Mean Girls and the TV The Class. They wanted some photos for Father's Day. I think it came out well!I hope they don't mind you posting this photo on a message board.

[Kevy Baby]

My little girl is gone...OK, just her swingset.....I'm having a Mom moment!

My baby's now a 7th grader. Yikers!

My baby just turned 23. The swing set was gone a long time ago. :(As the youngest of five (four older sisters), practically EVERY milestone in my life has been a weepy moment for my mother.

[Gemini Cricket]

Yesterday, during the Braves/Angels baseball game, they cut away from the game to show a shot of Disneyland. It showed happy people getting in line for It's a Small World. No tarps, no refurb walls... The shot was presented as if they were showing some sort of live footage from the park at the time.
:D
Gong.

[BarTopDancer]

Yesterday, during the Braves/Angels baseball game, they cut away from the game to show a shot of Disneyland. It showed happy people getting in line for It's a Small World. No tarps, no refurb walls... The shot was presented as if they were showing some sort of live footage from the park at the time.
:D
Gong.

That's funny!

[Alex]

I wonder if that could get someone in trouble. Remember a few years ago the mini-scandal when it was revealed that CBS (I think) was adding in recorded bird song to their coverage of golf tournaments?

They were found out when some bird watcher recognized the song as belong to a bird that was not found in the region of the tournament.

[Snowflake]

Phooey, no new cool Valentino for me. I did not win the postcard folio he sent to his sister. I suspect the winning bidder was my nemesis in LA. It's okay, I knew it was a long shot since I did not have oodles of $$ to put on it. Now I can apply more debt (one of my two mantras: pay off debt first, pay off debt first)







the second mantra is: are you really sure you need/want to eat that?

[MouseWife]

You parents having those 'moments'.....

My youngest just went from 8th to 9th grade. No promotion ceremony, not sure how I feel about that. But, it did lessen some pain, maybe?

But, 14. Doesn't like to come out of his room. But, he finally is liking to wear nicer clothes!!! :D

I am not sure if it is because I told him to dress for the award ceremony in new jeans and very nice dress shirt {over a nice t, of course}. He asked why and I told him he needed to look nice. Why? To show respect for the occassion. Then I added 'To show respect for yourself. You should be proud of yourself and want to look nice'.

I hope that is part of it. I want him to be proud of himself and to look nice.

But, burping at dinner, he still thinks that is okay. :rolleyes:

It is very hard to see our kids grow up.

But, I do recall feeling very sad, myself, when our swingset was taken down. And, when my playhouse was taken down. Big moments in my life.

Times when kids have to acknowledge they are growing up. Tough for them, too, don't you think?

{I guess I am too meloncholy?}

[Mousey Girl]

Boy is finally going to get to go to Magic Mountain...and I don't have to take him!!

He won/earned a free tickect for reading. He is going Thursday, with the Others. I have no desire to ever go there again. I no longer feel that I can ride those sorts of extreme rides. I am hoping he has a good time, and that he is willing to tell me about it, not just the bad parts.

[BarTopDancer]

Yay MG!

I agree about those rides. Upsidedown is no longer my friend. Almost passed out after going on Montezuma's Revenge at Knotts last week. Last time I went on Screamin I was white as a ghost after I got off.

[Mousey Girl]

The only rides I won't do at DL/DCA are Indy, Tower of Terror and Maliboomer. Indy just kills my back. I felt verrrry strange after riding TofT, so I don't think I should try it again. After TofT I knew Maliboomer was out of the question.

[Morrigoon]

Awesome merch for Tiki Room's 45th Anniv. I keep looking at some of the matted prints, which would go awesome in my bathroom. But the water pitcher's cool too.

http://www.register123.com/event/profile/web/index.cfm?PKwebID=0x112329ffe5

Of course, can't afford any of it, so I'm hoping that some of the prints will hang around for a while, hehe. Good thing the bathroom walls are only so big, right?

[Kevy Baby]

Awesome merch for Tiki Room's 45th Anniv.So is Amanda Visell the new Shag?

[lashbear]

Stoat's coming home today... I'll see him tonight ! Yay.

[Tref]

Boy is finally going to get to go to Magic Mountain...and I don't have to take him!!

Boy like rides? What Girl think?

[Disneyphile]

The last of the campfire smoke-infused laundry has been done. YAY!! :D

[Not Afraid]

I just found a dead rat - complete with maggots -in my backyard,

[BarTopDancer]

The last of the campfire smoke-infused laundry has been done. YAY!! :D

Disneyphile! You have just finished your smoke-infused laundry. What are you going to do next?!?!

[LSPoorEeyorick]

I just found a dead rat - complete with maggots -in my backyard,

NA! You have are the winner of one maggot-ridden dead rat! What are you going to do next?!?!

No, really. What does one do in that situation? Shovel, garbage, high-powered hose?

[Morrigoon]

The last of the campfire smoke-infused laundry has been done. YAY!! :D

Holy carp, I haven't even STARTED mine! (Note to self, start laundry today, you're out of clothes!)

[Disneyphile]

I just found a dead rat - complete with maggots -in my backyard,Ya know, I don't think we need to hear about your freaky-ass "gourmet" lunch preferences. ;)

[JWBear]

Well... Maggots are high in protein!

[Snowflake]

NA! You have are the winner of one maggot-ridden dead rat! What are you going to do next?!?!

No, really. What does one do in that situation? Shovel, garbage, high-powered hose?

Not let Thurston near it, for starters

[Disneyphile]

Hmmm. And "maggot" does sound kinda French, depending on how you pronounce it... :p

[Morrigoon]

I believe a large, thick, black garbage bag, used in the manner one would pick up dog poop would accomplish the deed. Then 409 and a high-powered sprayer.

[3894]

Hmmm. And "maggot" does sound kinda French, depending on how you pronounce it...

You are thinking of the famous Left Bank café Les Deux Maggots, named not after worms but statues of the mandarins or Chinese intellectuals.

[Disneyphile]

I believe a large, thick, black garbage bag, used in the manner one would pick up dog poop would accomplish the deed. Then 409 and a high-powered sprayer.Or, just put a little beret on its head and call it a lawn ornament!

Or, send in one's husband to pick it up - that's what I'd do. ;)

[Not Afraid]

NA! You have are the winner of one maggot-ridden dead rat! What are you going to do next?!?!

Barf


Ya know, I don't think we need to hear about your freaky-ass "gourmet" lunch preferences. ;)

Well... Maggots are high in protein!

I'll save some for the both of you.
Not let Thurston near it, for starters

How do you think I found it in the first place?

Hmmm. And "maggot" does sound kinda French, depending on how you pronounce it... :p

No, really. What does one do in that situation? Shovel, garbage, high-powered hose?
I believe a large, thick, black garbage bag, used in the manner one would pick up dog poop would accomplish the deed. Then 409 and a high-powered sprayer.

Always have poop bags on hand. Luckily I deal with gross things for a living, so while this was worse than most of the daily poop, it was still a bit gag-inducing. It has been bagged and put in the trash and the area has been hosed down. I don't think I will be gardening in that area for a while.

You are thinking of the famous Left Bank café Les Deux Maggots, named not after worms but statues of the mandarins or Chinese intellectuals.

Or, just put a little beret on its head and call it

Can I name him Ratatouillie?