W/c 4 march

[paulywogg]

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Safe travels Mick

[porqoui]

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MAE ALL...

Lav...is the snowfall still predicted for tomorrow? You must be getting the system we just went through. :concern:

Det...glad the meditation went well and looking forward to what you have to say about refuge recovery.

Pauly...your ghetto spaghetti sounds interesting, will have to give it a try. I don't really care one way or the other about the time changes but I like the way you look at it. That works for me. LOL

TT...sounds like weather has been crazy everywhere. I for one am definitely looking forward to spring.

Mick...you're on the downhill slope now. Bet you'll be glad to get home.

Dinner will be whatever I find in the fridge. I'm leaning towards scrambled eggs. LOL Have a good night all....:smile:PPQP

[Lavande]

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Good evening Abbers,

Wow Mick, I would need three days of sleep after all that flying. Hope you are home now & comfy

PQ, it just started raining & will turn into snow tonight. I am hoping for a hell of a lot less than 16", ha ha! All of the schools have already announced closing for tomorrow. I ran out & picked up some supplies to hold us over for a few days. I also picked up my grandsons from the school bus stop & brought them here for a few hours. Their Dad got here around 7:30 to take them home & they didn't want to go, ha ha!

TT, good to hear your hot summer is easing up a bit. I'm ready for spring if/when it ever decides to arrive

Det, you really sound like you have found a good path, I'm glad for you!
I imagine you could try a curry inspired potato salad at some point - could be interesting

Pauly, I am looking forward to the time change as well. I love more light in my day, it energizes me.
I hope you enjoyed your special spaghetti, ha ha!

Hello to Pie, Sam & anyone else lurking.
Have a nice night everyone!

Lav

[porqoui]

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OK Lav...I draw the line at Curry inspired potato salad. :shakingno:

[porqoui]

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MAE ALL....

Mick...hope you're home safe and sound.

Let's have a Wonderful AF Wednesday all....:smile:PPQP

[paulywogg]

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Mae everybody,Mick hope you're home safe Lav,I love when its still light out at 7 pm,,bring it on! PQ,hope you have a great day too much love to all and wishes for a bright AF Wednesday

[Pie]

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Wednesday Greetings All,

Nothing newsworthy to report. Just want to say hello.

[Determinator]

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Hidy diddly ABerooos!

a fine sunny day here which is melting the snow... yay.

Pauly, ghetto spaghetti? hahahahaha. that's awesome. love the name especially.

Mick, what a fun adventure! dooooo tell us about the food eh?

Lav, hopefully the weatherman is as inaccurate as usual and you get very little snow.

Dx came over to pick up some things today and it was really nice to see her. I'm glad we can still be
friendly with one another. It does help a lot.

hi Pie!

Sam, vaguely recall you got a new instrument but i don't recall what it might be. Left handed snare drum?
electric clarinet?

yes, it's so good to be in a positive and productive state of mind. In addition to the meditation I've been using my
'brain zapper' twice per day most days and i believe that to be helping also. And I managed to sleep til 6 which is good.

PPQ, I think I'll do eggs for din din also.

bout time to take a break with a cheesy sci fi.

be well loves

[Lavande]

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Greetings Abbers,

We only got 6" of snow, not 16", phew!
The power was off 4 hours last night but it's been good all day today - so far. This heavy, wet snow is perfect for dragging down tree limbs & power lines. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Mick, hope you are catching up on some sleep

PQ, we should try this

Indian Style Cumin-Ginger Potato Salad with Yogurt

Ingredients
6 medium potatoes (about 2 pounds)
1 cup thick yogurt
1 small red onion, chopped (about 2/3 cup)
1 serrano chili, chopped
1/2 tsp ginger, grated
1/2 tsp red chili powder (use 1/4 tsp if using cayenne)
2 tsp cumin, dry roasted and roughly ground
2 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
big handful of chopped cilantro
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and toss them into a large pot. Fill the pot with enough water to cover the potatoes. Turn on the heat to high and let water come to a boil. When it boils, turn the heat down to medium and let cook for about 20 to 25 minutes until the potatoes are cooked through. Drain and let cool a few minutes.
While the potatoes are cooling, measure out the yogurt into a large bowl. Add the ginger and salt. Stir making sure the ginger is mixed well. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
Once the potatoes have cooled, cut them into 1/2 inch cubes and mix into the yogurt mixture.
Notes:

This makes a big batch that is good for parties and potlucks

Det, the weather folks were close, but no cigar, ha ha!
Glad everything is working out for you. Staying positive is an absolute must!!!

Hi there Pie & Pauly!

Made an Instant Pot minestrone today, pretty good!

Have a nice night everyone!

Lav

[porqoui]

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MAE ALL...just checking in to stay accountable. In a training session for most of the day and have been wrapped up in it ever since I got home. We are planning on taking our Childcare registration online and have to be up and running by the 24th. Just looked at the time and no wonder I'm hungry. Getting a bite to eat and then heading to bed. Will read back tomorrow.....:smile:PPQP

[Mick]

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morning all...well feel a bit more yooman today ..I was absolutely shattered yesterday but even so was up at 4 am this morning ..So thats it the party is over homeski for me...truthfully tho I am glad to be home .,.its ok going away but its nice to come home.Amy was down last night ...she thinks she has made a big mistake changing hospitals,to the extent that I reckon she will go back...I know she has spoken to here exbosses and they will snatch her hand off ...we shall see ..I also told me that she made a mistake splitting up with her boyfriend..so we shall see what happens there..
Anyways..had a great time in India ...only once had anything near any iffy stomach....
Det the main foods over there are Dahl which is lovely,rice ,breads ,and curried meats and fish ...but they taste nothing like what we make...afters are usually litle very sweet cakes made in some cases with lentils..
So who knows where next ...I know we are going away in the little van this summer ,but long haul? who knows ...
so brew time it is peeps ..I will try and download some pics ,cant do vids on here without going through a third party like you tube ,but I need to anonymise them first....

so here we are day 1 back go to pick the rabbits up after ...and yes its raining.......not even nice rain.......

The two old coots were both only a year short of retirement from the assembly line, but one Monday morning that didn't keep Joe from boasting to Manny about his sexual endurance.

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It was easy". Joe looked down modestly. "I made love to my wife, and then I rolled over and took a ten-minute nap. When I woke up again, I made love to her again and took another ten-minute nap. And then I put it to her again. Can you believe it! I woke up this morning feeling like a bull, I'll tell you".

"I gotta try it," said Manny. "Lorraine won't believe it's happening".

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He woke up feeling like a million bucks, pulled on his clothes, and ran to the factory, where he found his boss waiting outside for him.

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The first surgeon says, "I like to see accountants on my operating table because when you open them up, everything inside is numbered."

The second responds, "Yeah, but you should try electricians! Everything inside them is colour-coded."

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The Easterner had always dreamed of owning his own cattle ranch, and finally made enough money to buy himself the spread of his dreams in Wyoming.

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How to Feel Really Good

1. Create a new file.

2. Name it "Trump"?

3. Send it to the recycle bin.

4. Empty the recycle bin.

5. Your PC will ask you, "Do you really want to get rid of "Trump"?

6. Firmly Click "Yes."

7. Feel better.

A couple was having trouble conceiving a child. They went to the doctor and he told them that the problem was one of insufficient penetration.

He told the man to do it doggie fashion.

The man said, "What is that"?

The doctor replied, "Just watch the dogs, and do like they do".

The man said, "My wife is very shy, and she won't do that".

The doctor replied, "Give her a cocktail or two, and she will lose her inhibitions".

A year later while walking in the Mall, the doctor met the man pushing a baby carriage. "I see it worked!" the doctor said.

"Yes it did Doc, but the problem is... my wife is now an alcoholic"!

"How did that happen"? the doctor asked.

"Well, every time we got ready to do it, it'd take seven or eight drinks just to get her out to the front yard".

An 86 year old man walked into a crowded waiting room and approached The desk....

The Receptionist said, "Yes sir, what are you seeing the Doctor for today"?

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The receptionist became irritated and said, "You shouldn't come into a crowded waiting room and say things like that".

"Why not? You asked me what was wrong and I told you", he said.

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The Receptionist smiled smugly and asked, "Yes, can I help you"??

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A guy with a severe stutter applied for a job selling Bibles. The interviewer believed he'd never make it as a salesman, and was
about to tell the guy to look elsewhere for work.

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"S-s-sure," said the guy, and later they went out to the streets.

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The Da lai Lamas residence and temple,

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The Golden Temple Amritsar


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Closing the India Pakistan border

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[paulywogg]

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Mae everybody,awesome pics Mick,lovely to have you back Det,glad the brain zapper is working! Lav,you stay safe in that snow,not much going on here,tired but I'll survive,much love to all my friends here and wishes for a great AF Thursday

[treetops]

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Welcome back Mick and sounds like a great trip. Is it sprng yet in the UK or still snowing? Sounds like Amy is glad to gave you back even if she is having a difficult time.
Thanks for the recipe Lav. I think I have made something like this before. The trick I think is not to let the potatoes go to mush.
What's a brain zapper Det?
Hi there to the 3 ps. Pauly, PQ, Pie.
Having lunch with 2 close friends today as I will be leaving town for the next year very soon. Its not a goodbye cos I will still come back here during the year.
Mr GB pranged the car again. No one else involved and no one hurt. Just a lot of money and probably not worth loosing the no claims bonus with the insurance. Inattention an most of all impatience by him. He shouldn't drive but where we live he has to.
Catch you all later

[porqoui]

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MAE ALL...

Mick...glad you're back safe and sound. Sorry Amy's going through some struggles, might be a case of the grass is always greener? I'm sure you've got her making her lists. LOL I think eating is the hardest part of traveling, I'd never survive I'm not adventurous. Time to get working on that train set.

Pauly...tired is what I am as well. It's going to be an early evening for me.

TT...Haha I like that "The 3 Ps". How was lunch? I admire you for being able to relocate for a year even if you do pop back and forth. Where are you headed to and if you don't want to say no problem.

Time to relax and get something in the old tummy. Have a restful night all....:smile:PPQP

[Lavande]

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Good evening friends,

Chilly but sunny enough today so we had a lot of melting. The roads are in good shape so I'm not complaining.

Mick, good to see you back!
I love to travel too but getting back home is always nice.
Sorry to hear Amy is struggling right now, it happens. My daughter went thru years of job changes & boyfriends as well until everything finally fell into place. I hope things settle down soon for her
I posted a short video of my baby chickens on FB a little while ago if you're interested

Hello to Pauly, Pie & the ever busy PQ

TT, I hope your year long adventure is wonderful & everything works out well for you.
Sounds like someone needs a personal driver, ha ha!

Det, hope you are well tonight!

Have a nice night everyone!

Lav