Relocation

SzczerbiakManiac · 12-31-2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 3894

What I didn't expect: the food differences.

For example...?

3894 · 01-01-2014, 11:54 AM

Snowflake, I'd love to meet you! Just let me know when you're coming.

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Originally Posted by SzczerbiakManiac

For example...?

Oh, SM, many's the time I have pined for decent takeout Chinese food. Or a non-Pillsbury croissant, the real kind. I honestly try not to be too Green Acres about this but sometimes ...

If you're familiar with Garrison Keillor's Lake Woebegon, that's pretty much where I live. Suffice it to say that I've been to more than my share of church basement potlucks. I like these people okay; I do not like their Chung King chow mein noodles-Cream of Celery Soup-Miracle Whip food much.

Here is an actual recipe that actually tastes good. You will have to suspend your disbelief.

A package of frozen meatballs
A can of Cream of Mushroom Soup (Have I lost you yet?)
A can of button mushrooms, including the liquid
and …..
Half a jar of Cheese Whiz! (At least I didn’t say Spam.)

Dump the meatballs in the crock pot, mix together the other ingredients and pour them over. Cook on low, 2-4 hours. Serve over noodles or rice or potatoes, if you like.

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t always seems like a great idea, an adventure.

Yes. That's the attitude I'm trying to maintain.

Stan4dSteph · 01-02-2014, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 3894

Yes. That's the attitude I'm trying to maintain.

I've never been to Madison, so perhaps it will be an excuse to come check it out sometime.

3894 · 01-03-2014, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Stan4dSteph

I've never been to Madison, so perhaps it will be an excuse to come check it out sometime.

Somewhat like the People's Republic of Berkeley, Steph. Come on up!

Progress report:

Found an awesome house at an awesome price. Made an appointment with realtor.

Looked up crime stats. Three drive-by shootings since April, one in that block.

Cancelled appointment with realtor.

Found another awesome house. Looked up crime stats before contacting realtor. Two recent home invasions in neighborhood, plus assorted assaults, robberies, etc.

Need an unawesome house in an awesome neighborhood.