kath/ mckait 2012 ~ Onward October! thread #22 ~

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samhain

5 * star - loved it, breathtaking, keeper, will re-read. Possibly life changing!
4.5 * star - very good, possible keeper
4 * star liked a lot
3.5 * star - very satisfying
3 * star a solid read, nothing extraordinary, worth 1 read
2.5 * star- failed potential but somewhat engaging
2 * star A mixed bag not worth reading unless desperate
1.5 * star It was a book
1 * star Fail ! A bunch of words cobbled together




You have your way, I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist. - Friedrich Nietzsche

Please find first 75 reads on my profile.

76. THE NIGHT STRANGERS by Christopher A. Bohjalian 4 stars
77. When The Storm Passes by Jett, Julie 2.5 stars /kindle
78. Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury 5 stars
79. The Witch's Grave by Phillip DePoy 3.5 stars
80. The Celtic Conspiracy by Thore D. Hansen, Anne Adams (translator) 4 stars
81. A Minister's Ghost: A Fever Devilin Mystery by Phillip DePoy 3.5 stars
82. A Widow's Curse by Phillip DePoy 3.5 stars
83. The Drifters Wheel by Phillip 4 stars
84. Force of Habit by Alice Loweecey 3.5 stars
85. Nearly Departed by Max Patrick Schlienger 2.stars
86. Jasmine and Fire: A Bittersweet Year in Beirut by Salma Abdelnour 4stars
87. The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman 4 stars LTER
88. Bill The Vampire by Rick Gualtieri 4 stars kindle read and reviewed
89. A Violent Act by Alison Joseph 4.5 stars kindle
90. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith 4.5
91. Me, Who Dove into the Heart of the World: A Novel by Sabina Berman 4 stars
92. The Pigeon Pie Mystery: A Novel by Julia Stuart 3 stars
93. Scary Dead Things: The Tome of Bill: Part 2 by Rick Gualtieri 3.5 stars
94. The Midwife of Hope River: A Novel of an American Midwife by Patricia Harman 5 stars
95.Ninth Key by Meg Cabot kindle 3 stars
96 The Mediator Reunion by Meg Cabot kindle 3 stars
97. Darkest Hour by Meg Cabot kindle 3 stars
98. Twilight by Meg Cabot Kindle 3 stars
99. and when she was good by Laura Lippman 4 stars
100. Fallen Masters by John Edward 3 stars
101. Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore: A Novel By: Robin Sloan 4.5 stars
102. A Fatal Winter by G.M.Mailliet 4 stars.
103. True Believers by Kurt Andersen 4 stars
104. Mud Sisters by Edie Claire 3 stars
105. Moloka'i by Alan Brennert 5 stars
106. The Memory Thief: A Novel by Emily Colin 2.5 stars
107 North of supposed to be by Marcia Ferguson 1 star ( for mentions of places I am familiar with )
108. Three Little Witches All in a Row by Lisa Olsen 3 stars kindle freebie
109. Blackpool Cove by Tess Oliver 2 stars kindle freebie
110. The Tale of Halcyon Crane by Wendy Webb 4 stars
111. The Art Forger by B A Shapiro 4 stars Vine
112.The Black Witch (Curse of the Witch) by Michael Rivers 1.5 stars kindle freebie
113. Vacationing with the Dead by Judy Fitzwater kindle freebie 3 stars
114. The Key by Simon Toyne Vine 2 stars
115. Lola's Secret by Monica McInerney Vine 4 stars
116. Glimmerglass by Jenna Black 3 stars
117. The Cape by Garry Linahan 2.5 stars nook
118. Destiny of the Republic by Candace Millard 5 stars
119. The House of Velvet and Glass by Katherine Howe nook
120. Haunted by Heather Graham
121. A Gift of Ghosts by Sarah Wynde
122. A Gift of Thought by Sarah Wynde
123 Thomas Jefferson by Jon Meacham

Still trying to find a book.. I think it might be Glimmerglass

Beautiful pictures to open the new thread.

Hope you are having a good day:)

Thanks calm.. always a process... lol

Second. :)

And welcome!

Good luck finding a book, you have done well with your looking so far this year Kath. On board for another fun ride through your world.

Afternoon, Kath. I'm here for the long haul...

Again beautiful in Gail Land. Was inspired to pick up some daffodil bulbs and crocus bulbs this afternoon, while looking for something else, naturally.

Daughter called and will arrive tomorrow, but will arrive earlier in the day and stay a day longer at the end to make up for it. She was on the road, but dog-tired. I'm fine with that, as long as she gets here. Yippee!

The Samhain image is esp. lovely. It would seem the Uni is ready for me the make my transition: I got, as my one piece of mail today, a flyer for a cemetery advertising how lovely their grounds are (and they are indeed) and offering "pre-need" savings. Addressed to "Mr. and Mrs. Richard Derus."

Snort.

Paul... Distractions abound.. probably going to follow Caro's advice.

Gail :) Drat! But tomorrow is good, too. Especially as it won't shorten the visit, just delay it a little bit. Tired travel scares me so this is better. My kids .. my sons.. are all about to hit the road to travel, but sadly, none of them headed for home. :( but soon, I hope!

rd.. hmm... they must not have gotten the word that you have prearrangements of your own. That was just a tease, the universe isn't ready for you.. I'm pretty sure. Glad you like the image.. I looked for just the right thing, and that seemed to be it :)

Dan is of today, instead of thursday. So he is off tomorrow too. WE might ( omigod) go to some outlets somewhere. Not Grove City.. some others.. whatever.. but ..

Thank you all for staking a spot in my new thread :)

Hi kath,
Happy new thread to you and your visitors. No wonder there's no pumpkins at the vege shop lately, its well out of season here, you remind me of course with your header pictures. Oh, well, we've got plenty of asparagus to have instead.

Take care

Hello Kath, happy new thread to you!

Thanks genny... Its funny, I read your posts at the cafe and thought how fun it would be to have some of that fancey dark beer with you ..

I knew someone here lived by Lily Dale. So, if I cook and clean can I visit for a week next season?

Sure, Kath, come on down, er, up I guess.

Well here's a virtual glass of Black Sheep and Cheers! to your new thread then, Kath!

Love the Samhain picture, Kath.

Decided on a book yet?

Just checking out the new thread. Niiiiiice!

Hi Kath!
I'm plum blank. ok...
Just got off the phone singing happy bday to my sil. Bridget mae him cupcakes for his birthday which he took to a meeting he had tonight to share with the guys - gluten free, dairy free and everything free. Poor Doug. He said they were good and enjoyed by all. He's such a good husband.
That's all I got.

Hi Kath- Love the new thread and the Halloween theme! Nice.

Good mornin', Kath.

Hope all is well with you?

Foggy, cool, gray here. Nice.

Bonnie... I promise I won't take you up on it, you're safe. But If I do ever get to go, I hope we can meet ?

genny, *Cheers!* and thank you for the morning pick me up :)

Thanks :) Caro. No. Nada. grrr part of the problem is that I want a nice spooky read.. and can't find quite what I want. I have however ... found a few more books for the book sale, if I get them there in time.

Hi Lynda!glad you like it :)

Well, not sure how the day will be... supposed to go off to some outlets. With Dan. He wants some new Crocs and is determined to go there.

I wonder if there's a book store? lol

This is NOT something I look forward to. I am not a fan of shopping. And I have no shopping knacks...
:PPPP

Hi Gail! you sneaked in on me

Did someone say shopping?! *panting like a furkid* *tail wagging*

Kath, I hope the Crocs shopping is less awful than you predict, if that's what you end up doing today.
Outlets... maybe a used bookstore?
I don't mind a bit of aimless shopping now and then, but the kind of excursion you're describing sounds like a chore. Of course, I can spend hours in a good bookstore. And I buy most of my clothes on line from reliable (read: predictable) sources.

I hope your Wednesday turns out to be a good one. And that you choose a good book for your next read.

Outlet shopping. Oh my heck. *there there, pat pat*

I'm not a huge shopper either. I go in knowing what I want and then I get it or I don't. I don't like to linger. The only except - a bookstore. :) Hope you find what you are looking for and fast as well. :)

Lynda. I have been dreading it for weeks. :P Turns out it wasn't so bad.

Ellen, not a bookstore in the place that I saw... I usually shop online, too. Shoes are tough though. But these shoes should help :) I will order them from now until they quit making them! I got taupe and grey..

Valerie... sometimes ya just gotta do it.

rd.. it was actually not so bad. We got a parking place right behind Old Navy. We bought the 25% off coupons and got a free coupon bok at the service center that was right there. Every store I wanted to hit was on the same strip. All the fancy and yuppie sort of stores were off on different offshoots to either side...
The sales were super and I used my Amazon card so I could get the points..

I found sneakers that actually fit. Buy two pair get one free. So I bought two and got a different type free.
And they let me use a coupon to get 25% off one pr of shoes.. so 3 Easy Spirit shoes for me about 100$ This is huge, because I have a bone spur on top of one foot and these shoes work for me. I am pleased. The two pair feel so good, and feel like gloves for my feet. The free pair is a sturdier pair.that woven material that I like.

Dan got Crocs, buy one get one 50% off plus 20% off coupon, Timberland work boots.139$ on sale for 84$ plus 25% off coupon so 60$ or something. FAB. One pair is regular crocs and one pair is loafers, nice cloth ones.

Dan got all sorts of other things from Under Armour, including a Wounded Warrior jacket,

I got a sweat pants at Old Navy. I got Oliver a Skull Tee shirt that changes color when you wear it and Owen a fleece skull hat and mittens.

Some Xmas shopping.. did I say that?

Then we went to Waffle House.. and a few other regular errands and home.

I hurt from top of my head to my toes... it was damp and rainy.... but even though the stores are separate, they are covered. We didn't get wet, but the damp ..ouchies. We walked for 2.5 hours... pretty much. So
all is just fine and dandy. I am going to make finger food ( bad stuff) for dinner... and relax. Ouch.

It was a good day ..

Success! But it still sounds like hell to me. *footrub*

Aww thanks rder a footrub is perfect!

Sounds like you had a successful shopping trip!

Kath, I wanted you to know, you've inspired me by deciding to take a workshop. Nothing on that subject here, but I've signed up for an evening called "Girl's Night Out -- Bourbon Street" where I'm going to learn all about Cajun cooking and culture. It's a joint effort of a local restaurant and the area's Community College. And, unlike you, I don't even have to navigate a long drive to get there -- it's within walking distance. It's been ages since I've done anything like this. (The history nights at the library don't count, as I work there, so it's really not out of my comfort zone.)

Terri... Good for you! And that sounds really wonderful! I hope that you enjoy it. Further, I hope you share what you learn :) I love Cajun food. OH the Cajun Queen in Charlotte is like heaven! No, I've never been to New Orleans... so that's the closest I've gotten. That and the guy who no longer comes to Farmers Market.
It is NOT easy to leave our comfort zones is it?( ((Terri)))

Well, since getting home, I'v burned my right hand, fingers and thumb ( don't ask.. Oven 450 ) Then of course had to wash dishes ( ouch) and do the litter and today's trash. I am just now really getting to sit down. I went to put my shoes away, and ended up doing the going through the shoes thing..... some almost new to give away and a couple pair to toss.. then vacuuming my room and blah blah. yeesh.

But I am going to sit down and watch tv or something. I am beat!

Srsly, Kath. Your room couldn't wait til tomorrow to be vacuumed?
You are certifiably NUTS! *sigh*

Sounds like a successful day and no guilt about missing your bike riding in the dark, spooky cellar. You did so much running around, I'd say you could even take tomorrow off :)

You have a Waffle House???? Luckieeee! I love that place!
We don't have them up here and we won't be driving to FL anymore so I don't know if I will ever see one again :(

Well done for surviving the shopping trip. Pleased it wasn't as bad as expected and it sounds like you get some great bargains.

Hope that today will be calm and peaceful for you:)

Cee.. you know how it is.. you go to get a glass of water and see a jacket on the back of a chair. So you hang it up, and then you notices something on the floor in the bathroom, realize it's a shred of tp from the kitty .. but while you are bent over you notice that there is some pet hair in the corner.. so you get a tissue and make sure you swipe it all up and thin.... hmmm the gub looks dull and soapy.. and so .....It was like that. That happens to me all the time. I am going to get some risers for my bed, too... that is what I decided while I was down there.... lol. This waffle house is about 40 minutes away.. it was fine... no pancakes.. but a waffle almost made it. I would switch it out for a Popeye's Chicken any day of the week.

I have a lot of shoes now, calm... lol. It really was productive and helpful. It was enjoyable as far as shopping goes. Dan just basically cooperative and actually had an opinion when it came to choosing his stuff. That was very helpful (unusual. )

Today, I am attacking the storage room again, and checking for sweaters and so on to clear out. Then just a bit of tidying and laundry. Dan is leaving early today, and once he is out of here it won't take me very long. So.. unless I get in a visit to the nephlets ( I didn't get to see Owen yesterday, he was napping) I will be home. all day. YAY

Hurrah for getting shoes that fit, and several pairs of them! I hate clothes and shoe shopping, because it is so hard to find things I like that actually fit me - so it makes sense to stock up when you do find something that works for you.

Enjoy your day at home today!

I just hate clothes and shoes needing to be shopped for. Shouldn't my measurements be taken via some laser measurement thingie in the bathroom and perfectly fitting clothes and shoes then materialize in my closets free of charge? Isn't that what the instruction manual said was gonna happen?

I prefer shoe shopping over clothes shopping.
Shoes I can slip on and off, hassle free.
Clothes, is another thing.
That is probably why I have boxes and boxes of just shoes in my garage. Probably should go through them and pack them off to goodwill if I don't plan on wearing them anytime soon....

Morning Kath!! :)

Valerie, I miss the days when you could get help shopping. You know, shoe stores where they measured your foot and the knowledgeable shoe person would know what shoes ran small or narrow or wide.... and would go and get them for you. Now.. you walk into the shoe store and there are shelves and shelves of shoes and the display color is never available, and by the time you track down a few pairs of shoes in your size to try on, you need a nap because the stores is nearly the size of Lowe's, and you have no idea what size you actually wear these days... Shoes are like jeans... randomly sized according to how they are cut.

rd.. I am frequently found wearing clothes that are much too big. I would be very much in favor of tha laser measurement thingie. I am currently culling clothing. It's ridiculous... I have things that I never wear. Not so much because I buy clothes for no reason, but because of changing sizes. I don't care about styles... I like what I like. I need to have a manageable amount of clothing. my goal is to have all summer and winter clothing stored in my bedroom, and not have to swap them out and store them. I am almost there. Not quite, but almost. One more season should be all I need... so by spring? Maybe.

visited nephlets... they are A-okay. Owen has graduated to cheerios.

Who was it read Glimmerglass? Valerie? was it you?

so far it looks good.. and may have pulled me out of my looming but not quite official funk.

>39 mckait: you are so right Kath! You cant get any one who knows anything about the products in big chain stores, got to go to smaller specialise shops, where they have shop assistants over the age of 20.

Pets are gone :(
The house is quiet.
Went to see Mom to say goodby for vacation and she wanted to know how our vacation was. Had to tell her once again we have not left yet :(
About to throw 2 super thick tenderloins on the grill for our anniversary dinner with lots of wine :)
Then - I'll be three sheets to the wind and trying to pack LOL

Early tomorrow we are having breakfast at the Starlight Cafe (awesome underground place) and off we go! Now I'm getting downright giddy!

:):):):):):):):):):):):):)

Haha, good guess Kath! Totally looks like something I would read though, but it wasn't me. I am going to check to see if my library has it! :D

Ahh Cheerios. I feel like they are always on my kitchen floor no matter how many times I sweep.

Kath, I remember those shoe stores where you really got service. Those were the days! As for clothes, I think we are a bit alike. I was just thinking, as I threw a huge sweater over a pair of sweat pants to head to my meeting this afternoon, that I have no idea what is "in style" and what isn't. I also have a closet bulging with things of various sizes . . . surely I'll diet down to where I can fit into "this" or "that" . . . and I do like things on the large size. Comfort trumps style for me almost always these days.

And I also hate the seasonal "swap out" of clothes. This summer, the winter things never got beyond sitting in a bag at the foot of the attic stairs. And I can't put the summer things away until after we visit the in-laws in Florida. We just ordered a second storage bench for our bedroom. (The first one was for linens.) With that and some weeding, I think I can keep everthing close by all year . . . not in the bedroom, there's only a cubbyhole closet, but there's a big closet in an alcove in the hall.

Megan.. I probably wouldn't miss the service so much if I was a better shopper myself.

Cee... Safe travels!

Valeries... But, Valerie, if not you, who? Kara hasn't posted ...Megan didn't speak up... who could it be?
I love watching Owen make strides.. It was only a few weeks ago that he had the idea of grab and stuff then the grabbing wasn't going so well.. then that got better and the stuffing didn't work so well, they landed on his chin. Now he's a pro...I could snuggle him for hours... his idea these days is just a couple of minutes... he has to get busy :P

Terri.. yeah.. that about sums me up.. we do have some things in common ! I rarely have a sweater that is not big and saggy. I get called out on it all the time by my sister and my daughter.. Whatever... I like what I like. Here's wishing us both success in our quests!

Nothing so far this morning. My Craig is headed for Ireland today. He is going alone and has some bug about he won't commit to posting anything at any time for any one. I have a feeling Sonia is to blame for his pique ( tantrum). This is due to some feelings I have had for weeks. I hope I'm wrong. The last time he acted this way he was 18 and wanted a black leather biker jacket.Which I did buy him at Wilson's.. and I hated it. But when he thought he wasn't getting it because I said I hated them he pouted. Went on about he's 18 and can decide what to wear. Yeah.. same thing. VERY unusual for him. But I will worry .. of course.
Bah! And about the time he gets home, Cory goes to Vegas, and Adam is talking about Chicago. Amy has a half marathon on saturday. Sheesh!

Errands this morning (Wah) and I am really not in the mood. Nothing else much so far. I am reading a YA that is pretty cute and may just get me out of my mini funk. I finished my bike book this morning. I will need another book this afternoon.sigh.

Heh, I remember Waffle Houses from my days growing up in the south. I think my family ate in one no more than once, but I suspect I could find something on the menu to tempt me..... :-)

I envy Craig his trip to Ireland and I hope you have a great Friday, Kath.

I envy Craig his trip to Ireland, too. I asked to go with and he said no.... he wants to go on his own.
I told him that I would just go to whatever towns he wanted to and amuse myself there... but still.. no. :(
I don't know how I would figure it out anyway, but it was a nice thought :)

I went to do errands... gas and groceries etc.. Heavy. Heavy stuff. Cat litter is heavy. my back says ouch.

I know what you mean about the cuddles time. I missed the days where he would just lie on top of me and not move....now if I can get him to sit still for 2 seconds, I count that as an accomplishment. :)
But the sweet thing now that they can move is when they actually CHOOSE to go up to give you a hug. My guy will do that randomly and then off he goes to demolish his toys again. :)

I do hope you figure out where your current YA read came from.

Pleasant Friday to you, Kath!

Snuggle time does come back for a while.. but I miss snuggly Owen. sigh.
But he is doing a great job growing into a fabulous toddler :)

Destiny of the Republic will be book #117, and I will have to choose a nook book for the bike, I think...
and that will be #118, whatever it is.

Hi Kath- Just checking in. I have both the audio and the book of Destiny of the Republic waiting in the wings. I hope to get to it soon.
Thanks for the Best Buy suggestion.

I miss incredibly snuggly Edgar.

Sigh.

(((((((((Ellen)))))))))

Okay... I have been mulling over what to wear today.
jeans √
sneakers √
sweater √

Open weave white with thingie under.. not sure which thingie.. but thingie..

Hi, Kath.

Love the "what to wear", Kath. It's a critical first step in the day. :-) For me, jeans, sneakers, t-shirt, sweater.

Remember to boo Dickens when he comes through, for me!

Or cheer him, if you'd rather.

Thanks for the hug, Kath. Funny how when we're feeling blue, those old empty places get activated.

Off to put on jeans and a sweatshirt; autumn has arrived!

Dropping by to say hello!

I wish every fall day could be a jeans, sneakers, sweater day!

I hope you like Destiny of the Republic. I have it here, somewhere.

I had the most stupendously wonderful, happy terrific and fabulous day.

Workshop.... Good... Very good, soft....happy. Mary came, with my grandmother.. and my Uncle Eddie...
details to come.

My friend Mary's cousin called me when I was on my way... !!! I haven't seen Kathy since ...'68 or so . She found me on facebook and we have been in touch. I knew that she was due into town sometime soon.. not sure when. She called me and asked me to come to a family gathering ....because I was family :) and I went! All by myself, to a house I had never been to before and the house was full ..bulging at the seams... with family I had never met... and I had the bestest fabulesest goodest day. McCulloughs are loving, wonderful people and I love them. I felt like I was with family, in the purist sense of the word.

Hi Gail!!! I've been missing you ... but hoping that you are having good times with your daughter :)

rd.. Dickens said no worries, he will be there when it's your time to go... he has been assigned to you. along with a few of your friends who think it will be good fun.

Joe... he was in a bit of a hurry..... he teaches writing there...

Ellen, don't you love sweatshirt weather? I do!

calm....I just got started with Destiny....I think it will be good :)

Have I mentioned that it was a good day?

Clothing question.
Is a "sweater" a sweatshirt? Like made of cotton fabric, fluffy on the inside. Or is it a jersey/jumper thingy made of a woolen or similar fabric? Does it always go over your head? or can it button up the front?
*confused*

sweater is a jumper ... that one I know :)

oh and it can either pull over your head or button or zip up the front.

Sweat shirt is the jersey thingy

Oh.
Oh?
We call a sweatshirt one made of track suit cotton stuff, and a jersey would be woolly.

Glad you had a good workshop and a lovely day, Kath!

track suit cotton jersey soft and sort of fluffy on the inside is a sweatshirt... or sweat pants.

roni.. don't forget stupendous...and thank you :)

Glad to hear you had a great day! Surprise family gathering with genuinely nice family sounds wonderful!

Morning Kath- I'm so glad you had a "stupendously wonderful, happy terrific and fabulous day." I know those don't come around very often, so good for you. I hope today is a winner too!

I'm so happy for you; if anyone deserved a good, fabulous, happy terrific, and stupendously wonderful day, it's you.

{{Kath}}

*smoochings*

I agree with Gail. You deserve that stupendously wonderful and everything else day, Kath. There are enough tough days that come up, I'm glad you got an elation one. Maybe we can apply a multiplier?

Hi genny! Thank you... I am still smiling from the time spent with them..

Thanks you Mark.. it was a good day.. so good!

Aw.. thank you Gail.. we all deserve great days now and then... we are just not lucky enough to have them often... I hope your weekend is continuing to be fun and happy :)

rd xo

Joe, I thank you :) it was a good day today as well :)

I was able to go to a Native American Pow Wow.. I used to go all the time... and then sort of lost track of them. They are always the second weekend in October.. and I have always loved them. It has been a few years since my last one.. it was good, but you can see that some of the families are gone.. Fewer traveling dancers... There was a family I watched for years, as their beautiful kids grew... Not nearly as many dancers, but there were dancers and they were good. http://www.ccbc.edu/Events/gathering10/13 Drumming... vendors and food. I went with Dan this morning, and then then met Jo and we spent the afternoon.It was another good day. I'm tired!

Kath, I'm glad to see you've had such a great weekend. Hope the good vibes continue through the week.

Thanks Terri.. I hope you have a good week too!

Yay! Powwows have always been good fun for me, when I've been able to go.

:-)

In megan land, powwow is a punch up!
yours looked much more fun ;)

rd... They really are, and there is a feeling of respect there .... they do not put up with shenanigans, make a huge point of respect, especially for veterans. And the dancers are so gorgeous! I will see how my pics look and see if I have any to post.

Cee is smiling, must mean all is good with her.. *waves*

Megan...I believe it was :)

A peek at the nephlets...

I love Owen's toes peeping out! You have some beautiful nephlets, Kath!

Cute:)

Pleased you had such a good weekend, sounds like a fun time. Hope that the good times carry on.

Love the nephlet photo, Kath. :)

Hi Kath!
I was smiling at YOU! So glad you are having fun! You deserve it :-)

Cute nephlets!

Adorable!

Hi Stas :) I know, I loved the toes too :) I am a very lucky Aunt Katie :)

calm.. thanks ... me too! lol. So far so good.

Hi Terri... thank you :)

Cee... ahhhh I see... Well I'm hugging you! glad you are hving fun :)

Darryl.. I think so myself... lol thank you!

Carrie.. they are too much. That Owen loves his big brother so much.. he loves everyone... has the sweetest disposition ever...

Okay... I have been cooking this morning....

I got the idea from Pinterest.. a recipe Amy found. It started out as SW Stuffed peppers... and ended up being way too fiddly... so I changed it up to make SW pepper one pot meal :)

Sweet Bell Peppers - Bell Peppers - Red, Yellow, Orange oven roasted and diced
Del Monte - Gold & White Super Sweet Corn, 1 can
Bush's Best - Black Beans - Reduced Sodium 1can
Aldi - Casa Mamita Mild All Natural Chunky Salsa, 1 jar
Onions - Raw, 1 cup, chopped
celery - 4 sticks
Rice - White, long-grain, regular, cooked, 2 C
Ground Turkey 1 pound

I will add shredded cheese and black olives when I serve

obviously I cooked turkey onion and celery till cooked and added the rest and mixed :P

This sounds really good, Kath.

I'm so glad you had a wonderful week-end. Mine was great till late yesterday...daughter had to start for home...

*sobs*

Looks like quite a SW pepper pot you're putting together, Kath. And great photo of the nephlets. Obviously getting ready to attend a black tie event.

Substitute meat for turkey and it sounds good!

Didja like "The Pandorica Opens"?

Kath, I'm so happy to hear you had a fabulous day. You deserve it, my friend!

If I haven't said it before, I love kiddy toes!! So cute you just want to nibble on them..haha! Lovely, lovely nephlets. I can see why you love spending time with them. :)

Thanks Gail. I can't take credit for it. There was a recipe for stuffed peppers on Pinterest that was just too fiddly for me... so it is all attributed to laziness. As usual ... I found an easier way.

Thanks Joe.. I have to post one last pic, can't resist.

rd, did not get to watch.. I got a phone call from Kathy .. my friend Mary's cousin. She wanted me to come and take something from the house. I found 2 pictures of Mary in the Attic, and brought home a little shelf... from her mom. So... I have something for memories when they sell the contents of the house.

Valerie, Thank you ! It was a great weekend :) I love toesies too :)

Last one, I promise... for this thread.

87 Yum!

92 Adorable!

:) It was really good, Terri...
and thanks...lol

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/americas/united-states/121009/ob...

answers the question, What if the world could vote in our presidential election. ( At least to some degree)

VERY cute pics of the nephlets! Looks like they are having fun and interacting more now that Owen is growing.
They are growing much too fast!!!

Awww.. what a cute photo of the neplets with the pumpkins, Kath. I am puzzled though... isn't his hair a little long?

Thanks :)

They do... Oliver isn't always nice, but thats pretty normal... I love that pumpkin pic :)

OHIO STATE MARCHING BAND horse on the field.
My daughter was once in the band, and these things are not easy to do. Gifted group of marchers!
Outstandint video.

http://games.yahoo.com/blogs/plugged-in/ohio-state-marching-band-goes-viral-incr...

OMG! Love the nephlets! What great photos. Hope you had a good day!

The nephlets are so darn adorable!

Mark and Ellen, as you know I find them irresistible, and I inflict them on my fellow LTers often.
Sorry... I just cant help myself :P

I just love the word nephlets... I can hear James Earl Jones in voiceover, "In those days, Nephlets walked the Earth..."

LOL ~ Jim... I suspect I am going to be hearing that all day, now.. :)

THE MUSIC BOX

Okay... during my reading on saturday.. there was mention of a music box. She asked me if I have a music box connected with my mother. After thinking on it, I realized that I have a little one that you can put a photo into so it is the top of the box. I mentioned that.. she said does it pen.. well, the lid comes off.. but that didn't seem right to her. She asked if it had a picture I said yes. IT never shook down quite right.. but I let it go...

Until last night. My sister had a phone call from my cousin. Many years ago when my mothers mother passed... my cousin''s family got everything that belonged to her. Even things that had been meant to go to us. One thing was a cook book. Grandma tried to give it to my sister when she was alive, but Aunt Betty took it right out of Debbie's hands. So, last night my cousin Cheryl called Debbie. ( Cheryl is my crazy cousin Janice's sister and they have a brother Eddie) His father is my uncle Eddie who showed up in my reading..
Okay sorry.. trying to give background. So cousin Eddie had all this stuff .... Labor Day Cheryl was down visiting him and he sent the cook book with her to be given to my sister. He also sent a music box. It opens. It belonged to my mother's mother. My mom made it for her. There is a picture of my grandparents on top. So.. clearly Uncle Eddie was letting me know that cousin Eddie was sending me a music box that I never knew existed. Another clear validation from the other side.

:)

# 103 Wow! What an experience, Kath!

How can the OSU band be so coordinated?! I find it hard to walk and talk at the same time!
Anyway, shared on facebook.

That is so so lovely. It makes me smile and mist over at the same time. Go Uncle Eddie, even when it takes many years to do the work!

*smooch*

Hi Lynda... I know.. when I heard last night, it took my breath away for a second.
I sent the band thing to Amy.. I used to marvel at what their band used to do. This OSU band seemed like magic!

rd.. smooch back. I had to tell you .. I knew you would see ....

So.. there's nothing happening here... that is exactly clear ..off to

Wow, amazing about the music box!

I went to find your thread this morning and couldn't find it anywhere. Somehow, last time I was on your thread I must have accidentally hit the X and ignored you. Good grief! I'm grateful for the thread index in the 75 wiki, which helped me find you again.

Great phots of the youngsters Kath they are great looking kids.

The Music box story is one of those that makes the hairs stand up on end and smile at the same time.

Terri.. I do that fairly often, especially if I am using my iPad or iPhone. Worry not...

Paul.. Thanks :) I will refrain from more pics until at least Halloween :)
Yeah...good story, I agree.

That's a wonderful story, Kath. Gave me goosebumps.....

Wow! I mean wow!

Sorry I'm so late to your newest thread. I hate that I am so far behind these days! Love the great conversations, was ecstatic about your truly terrific day, adore the photo of the nephlets with the pumpkins, and wow to the music box story! All caught up now, but so sorry that I missed it all as it was unfolding. Wishing you well, sis, and missing you terribly.

HI Ellen and Carrie.. I know :)
Between that, and being invited to visit Mary's family when I was on my way to the workshop...
it was pretty much a wow experience all around. I will definitely do it again!

Mamie... I miss you madly... blasted cable guy!
That was a great job catching up! I couldn't do it on my phone!
I can hardly wait til you are back full force :) and we get to hear your stories...

Morning Kath - the appliances are supposed to arrive today! What's on tap for you?

Well, it is looking like a trip to the vet. GRRRRRRR

Dunkers is shaking his head.His ears seem fine to me.. so I am stumped.

So I called the vet.. Angela answered ( ? who is she?) and as I was giving my name and Duncan's... realized I was talking to dead air. Called back.. girl was snarky. SRSLY?

So sorry to hear that Dunkers isn't feeling good. Whoever answered that phone does not sound like a good person to be working at a vets. Hope you get talk to somebody reasonable and that whatever is wrong is easily fixed.

They lost 3 people, suddenly... again. Their practice manager is a nightmare. People quit because of her.
This is about the third year i n a row. She lies to the owner and has been caught out by other staff. The owners won't listen. long story.

But, when someone is calling to make an appt, assume something is wrong, the person does not need to be hung up on. The second one, I asked if Doug had appt time. no. I asked if Ingrid did.. yes.. 2 20. I said we'll take it. She asked my name. Again. I gave it. She asked if I meant James. well .. no. So she found me in the computer and said, " so do you want the 2 20?"

really?
argh

{{{{{Dunkers}}}}}

One day they'll get it. It will be the day someone shoots the place up, but it will happen.

Well, Dunkers has a double ear infection.... just starting up. He will be fine. Also had his nails done and bloodwork, since I was there... Some new sort of ear drops .. this is the first time he's had this ..hope it's the last! poor baby :(

{{{Dunkers}}} poor baby indeed - hope the drops work quickly.

Ellen.. Dunkers says thanks and hugs back ( sorta)

RD ha!

calm... Dunkers says thank you to you, too. We caught it before it really got to be much so hopefully it will be taken care of quickly.

I finally got him to eat. Hand fed him chicken... sigh.

Dan being......Dan. Bless his heart

Sorry to hear about Dunkers, Kath! *HUGS*

I know what you mean about snarky phone people. They can ruin my day so I stay away as much as possible. I really don't understand why people can be so rude and don't know that they are, or if they know, just don't care!

Hugs back :) It didn't get any better when I went in, either. No one looked at me when I walked in, stood there to sign in, and I waited about 3-4 minutes to say I wanted to wait outside, and would they ring my cell...
the room was packed. I didn't want to stress Dunkers out or add to the bedlam. No one smiled at me when I checked in OR when I checked out. Didn't even make eye contact. Lovely ..

Saw the new doctor... she is holistic, and I like her a lot. She was very good with Dunkers.. her name is Ingrid.

I'm glad at least the doctor came through like that. That kind of treatment by the front desk is so frustrating.

I'm so glad you caught the ear thing quickly; just shows what a good furmom you are!

We're encountering more and more of that sort of behavior by front desk people; it's one of the few things that makes me glad I live where I do; people are still pretty polite here, and the pace is slow enough that they can take the time to pay attention. On the other side of the coin, I've been at counters and said, "Oh, fine, take all the time you need, I'm in no hurry at all," with a little smile, and been rewarded by almost pathetifcally grateful clerks.

Good to hear about Dr. Ingrid, though. Must be a relief that you don't have to rely on just the one person all the time.

A peaceful evening to you, and relief to Duncan.

You must like the vet a lot because the rest of staff sound positively horrible, Kath. That's just so strange ... in all veterinary clinics I've been to (for my mom's dogs, or in the past with my own pets) the staff have always been very friendly and all make a fuss over the animals.

Poor Duncan... hope he feels better with his new ear drops

I hope Duncan feels better soon - glad the vet herself was ok if not the reception staff. My dog needs his nails doing too - I can't bear to take him...

People should be nicer.
In general, and specifically when sick animals are concerned!
(((Kath)))
(((Dunkers)))

Hi Joe.. she is new to the practice, and also holistic. The last "3rd " doctor they had was awful.. just awful, although her husband who filled in at times ( also a vet of course ) was great. By awful I mean not nice. She was to drug oriented for me.. always pushing things I just said no to. After seeing her 3 times or so, I siad I wouldn't see her anymore.

Gail.. thank you :) I try. I am very tuned in to Dunkers.. but the ear thing got me. When I looked.. I didn't see anything much.. but she said it was so deep it woud be difficult for me to see...hard to miss a dog shaking his head though, so... And you are so right about Ingrid! I am so relieved that she is there. I hope she stays. Dunkers seems a bit better this morning... I absolutely don't mind waiting if I can see someone is busy. I am a stickler for being acknowledged though. It doesn't take much to make eye contact and smile...

Caro.. That is the Vet where I used to work. ( they still give me a discount which is handy for those high priced meds that keep Dunkers alive... ) I think Doug is a very good Vet. When I was there I was front desk manager, then office manager and I trained the front desk. So it is double- y annoying to me when I hear those girls giving out incorrect information to people on the phone ( or right there for that matter). Not greeting people, not going over how to use the meds ... those were all MUSTS in my day.. which admittedly was some time ago. But if you get bad information from your Vet about issues... where do you turn? The only time I saw head shaking today is right when I put in the tickle-y drops.. so.. better! And yes.. I have tried ( once) to alert them to the fact that their front dest was filled with unfriendly chits who have no clue... although I was much more diplomatic. They were none too pleased. So I suck it up and mourn for the good old days when people could trust that they were actually being helped properly.

Thanks Genny. I am very bad at doing Duncans nails on my own. They got very long when he was stray and or in "Sanctuary". The wick is very ong, and they are mostly black. They are also as hard as iron. I do snip or grind them a bit if need be, but, for the most part, I leave it to the pros. I used to do my other dogs nails.. but as with so many things. Dunkers is a bit more difficult in that area :P

Megan, I so agree. People should be nicer in general .. and Both Sunkers and I hug you back :)
There was a nice man today at the grocery. I always fantasize about not taking my shopping cart back to the store.. then I take it back in. Today, a guy with a baby was right near me, and so I offered to take his as well..seconds later a man parked, got out and he took them from me and he took them in :) I tell you .. it made my day :) AND apples were on sale!!!

Small things keep us going, Kath; we can't give up hope completely yet...

Hope your afternoon is calm and that nothing unexpected or unwanted happens in the yard.

Sorry to hear that Duncan isn't feeling well; I hope that the ear drops help him.

Hi Kath - the workshop sound Amazing, lots and lots of good things! Have had a good deal of contact from the other side, but not a lot lately. Think that means it's time for me to check in again. :)

Hope you are having a nice day! (((Hugs)))

Aw - sorry about Duncan's ear infections. Good for you on catching it so soon. Also sorry that you had to deal with snarkiness - so unacceptable. Sending hugs for both you and Duncan. Feel better soon, Dunkers.

hugs for Dunkers...

Hi Gail... so true.. the small things can either keep us going or be the final straw! LOL

Darryl.. thanks.. hopefully all is well. I always hate waiting for bloodwork results. He is much better already though, so I am glad for that.

Mamie.. in this day and age, snarkiness is almost all you get, it seems. It just bothers me more there, and in other medical practices than at the deli. I am so happy to see you back to posting :) yay!

Cee... Dunkers hugs back.. but carefully. He is worried about you too.

Okay .. just for updating purposes I'm about halfway through Destiny of the Republic which is a trade paperback, and about four chapters or so into The House of Velvet and Glass on my nook.

Dinner is in the oven.. baked potatoes, meat loaf, broccoli and I made a topping for the potatoes from plain yogurt and a ranch dressing packet... it is really yummy! Lower cal than some other things, and I had to use the yogurt.

Craig is on a flight from Chicago to StL and almost home from his trip to Ireland.
Cory Leaves for Las Vegas on Monday.. and Amy and Adam are staying put for the minute.

Laura.... how did I skip you? I know what you mean about messages.. I was excited to do the workshop.. but I think more excited about finding a place to go.. for.. you know.. stuff. But the reading was good.

hugs back at ya !

Duncans blood work is back and is perfect.. yay!

Yay squared!!

*LIKE* rd :)

eta

Saw the nephlets....

yay again

Most everyone I know, who is owned by a dog...is dealing with odd infections and vermin bites, on their pets...it's a pity, too..this lovely time of the year.

Kitteh just has fleas......next time i dose him, I'll be sure to NOT let him sneak outside when it's raining....

Kath- I'm glad you are enjoying Destiny of the Republic. I plan on getting to it next week. I've heard nothing but glowing reports.
Have you read her River of Doubt? It's another GEM!

Hi Kath, ear infections are just the worst thing in the world for humans so I imagine it's the same for dogs. I hope he's on the mend.

Hi Jude. I love this time of year

Mark.. I am enjoying it, when it isn;t making me sad or angry... :-/
But yes.. it is an excellent book.

Bonnie, I know... poor babies.. My Dirk used to get them... he was a lab... flappy ears. Dunkers.. this is the first time. I hope the last! But he seems to be doing better.. so that makes me happy !

Waiting for the new Big Bang Theory......

Hi Kath - Glad to hear Duncan's blood work came back good! Ear infections can come on so fast and so hard to see when they are deep in the ear. Copper gets them often because of her floppy ears and swimming habits. We go through a lot of vinegar and water ear drops.

Your darling pictures made me smile - such adorable kids!!

Glad to hear Duncan's bloodtests were ok. Re cutting claws, I've tried to do Ty's myself, but although I only trim a very small amount, one time I managed to make one claw bleed. Ty was completely oblivious, and obviously not in pain, but it makes me nervous about trying again...

Hi Joanne.... thanks. Poor Dunks. He was shaking his head again this morning, then quit. Poor baby...
I clean with vinegar and water... and make sure to use cotton during baths... I have to LOL at Dunkers voluntarily swimming at any time....

Genny...keep a wee bit of flour handy and if you happen to nip a wick, it will stop the bleeding. Just pack a bit on the nail. I did that to Duncan once...and once to Dirk.. Have you ever tried this ?

http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-7300-PT-4-8-Volt-Pet-Grooming/dp/B003TU0XG4/ref=sr_...

I use a similar one in between cutting.. sometimes... he tolerates it surprisingly well! It doesn't take the place of a trim, but it can help.. or if you are trimming yourself and get a ragged nail ( that happens now and then to me.. it will smooth it..

Busy already today.. did the floors and taking pictures down to clean them.. fans....I will be back later to check all the threads. I figured I would pop in while I had my coffee... just to say good morning.

Morning Kath- I'm busy today too. Drinking coffee, building a new thread, drinking more coffee, visiting...Whew! I'm pooped already!

Morning Kath! I have a full day of nothing planned, and I'm very excited about it! Hope today is full of fabulous for you. Don't work too hard!

Kath - My weekend is just starting here - I trust that Duncan's ear infection will not stop you enjoying yours.

Morning, Kath!

Had a walk, had a shower, listened to the first two chapters of The Dunwich Horror while on my walk...

Read for 30 minutes.

Bridge today. Sigh.

At Dr.'s yesterday, I very suddenly, and quite unpleasantly for myself, realized that I'm living my mother's life, something I swore I'd never do. Crap. Guess the dr. knows what he's talking about after all....

*smooch* Stella had to be *forced* to go outside and do her duty. It's raining. She ***hates*** that.

She also hates nail work. The vet won't do it, she bites when they try to get near her feet.

Hi Kath. I'm glad Duncan is going to be okay and I hope the meds stop the discomfort soon so he can stop shaking his furry head.
I'm enjoying my quiet morning before conference activities get hopping..... I have my first meeting in less than two hours and I'm already starting to feel the loss of just-me time! But I'm putting the time to good use -- catching up on LT!

Hi Mark.. I'm still at it.. taking a break... one of those days...
Mamie... good deal :) a full day of no plans is never a bad thing.
Hope it is a happy and peaceful weekend for you Paul!

Gail...The Dunwich Horror sounds interesting :) I'll have to check that out!
Sorry about the thing at the doctors yesterday. I don't even want to think about that!
I have to say that there are many ways that my life parallells my moms.. but I hope I am not like her..
Sad to say.

rd.. so you have to do it? I just hate that job. I need new nail clippers, too. Mine are not as sharp as they should be. They have been around for a while.

Just taking a quick break.. but I want to share this.. I found it on Twitter.

This is a link to the old TV show To Tell The Truth...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_iq5yzJ-Dk&feature=youtu.be

A man who witnessed the Lincoln Assassination... imagine..

Good news about Duncan, Kath. Hope you're setting up for a happy and peaceful weekend of your own.

118. Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard read and reviewed
5 stars

Wow.

Hi Joe, :) Thank you and back at ya!

#149 Kath, thanks for the suggestions re dog nail trimming/filing.

Welcome Genny :) Hope you never need the flour trick!

Ah! I just was fondling my copy of Destiny of the Republic yesterday, and now I really really really want to start reading it. If all of my LT friends adore it, it just has to be good. :) Take it easy this afternoon, Kath, the chores will (unfortunately) wait.

*smooch* and a (hug)

>158 mckait: Wow indeed. So glad you liked it!

Laura... I think it was a wonderful book.. he was quite something. Sad though... sad.

rd.. loved it!

˙uʍouʞun sı ʇou ɹo ɥsıuıɟ ı ɹǝɥʇǝɥʍ ˙llǝɥɔʇıɯ pıʌɐp ʎq sɐlʇɐ pnolɔ :ʇɹɐʇs oʇ ʇnoqɐ ɯɐ ı ʇɐɥʇ ʞooq

We shall see what the day brings.

Morning Kath- I can't write upside down but WOW! I give you credit for trying Cloud Atlas but I'm not sure it's your cuppa. Maybe you'll love it. Wouldn't that be great?

Morning Kath!

¡puǝʞǝǝʍ pooƃ ɐ ƃuıʌɐɥ ǝɹ,noʎ ǝdoɥ ¡uʍop ǝpısdn ǝʇıɹʍ oʇ ʍoɥ sn ʇɥƃnɐʇ noʎ ʇɐɥʇ uǝʇʇoƃɹoɟ ʇ,uǝʌɐɥ puɐ ɹǝılǝpuɐɥɔ ɹno ɯoɹɟ ƃuıƃuɐɥ ɯ,ı ¡ɥʇɐʞ 'ƃuıuɹoɯ pooƃ

LOL ... I love how you folks always make me laugh. LT is definitely one of my happy places.

Kath : Check out a free book on Amazon today : A Gift of Ghosts .. it sounds like something you'll enjoy.

owowowowow the upside down text hurts my eyes!

Whatever you end up thinking of Cloud Atlas, remember that our friendship rides on your negative response and utter vilification of it, Mitchell, and all of his publishers world-wide.

Just sayin'

Hi Mark... what! you can't write upside down? Oh dear.

Hi Ellen!

Joe! there ya go, I'm glad you came through for me! Thanks for remembering.

Caro, thank you! I did snag that one. I haven't picked up a kindle freebie for a while, but you're right.. that one looks good! Much Thankness.

LOLOL rd... sorrry. . No worries.. our friendship is intact. Wanna roast some marshmallows?

Yaay... glad you got it in time, Kath.

What did you do today, Kath, anything fun?! Please tell me so I can live vicariously.

I appreciate it, Caro! .. It looks fun, so thank you again :)

Mamie ... not a blasted thing. I am now discussing the merits of pet having with my sister.
She is con, of course. She is implying that that if I loved my son I would encourage him to bring his cat for the holidays. Cats are not dogs... they don't adapt as well, and well.... you get the picture... so believe me, you are having a better time. GAH!

I already told them that I won't be having Christmas festivities of the family here... nothing at all. I am done with her complaining about my furkids.....so I'm done. #LongDay

>167 jnwelch: Joe! You brought that habit back from the dead :) I thought we had all forgotten about that by now, but no. It was fun while it lasted. I did my facebook post upside down the day Kath showed us how, and people were not as amused as I wanted them to be! hmph.

>169 richardderus: ha, I love that close friendship and unbreakable bond that being a book lover provides :)
Aw, RD.

Hi Kath.
Sorry about your long day, they do come out like that some days.
your house- your rules. The end.
hopefully other people can see the sense of that too :)

Megan... LT ... what a group we are ... LOL This place is a goodness!

I must make these soon!

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/recipe/valerie-bertinellis-pumpkin-pancakes-17483672
Valerie Bertinelli's Pumpkin Pancakes Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch ground cloves
3/4 cup whole milk
2 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup puree solid-pack pumpkin
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Unsalted butter for the skillet
Warm maple syrup
Cooking Directions
Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves in a bowl and whisk to combine. Whisk in the milk, egg yolks, pumpkin, and oil until just combined. In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on high until they hold stiff peaks, about 2 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, gently but thoroughly fold the whites into the batter.
Preheat a large well-seasoned cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, and add just enough butter to coat. When a drop of water thrown into the skillet bounces across the surface vigorously, add 1/4-cup dollops of batter, allowing enough room between each for them to spread slightly. Cook until the edges appear cooked, adjusting the heat as necessary, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook about 2 minutes more. Serve warm with the maple syrup.

Per serving (when serving 4): 467 calories, 8 g protein, 63 g carbohydrates, 21 g total fat, 5 g saturated fat, 2 g fiber, 170 mg sodium

Per serving (when serving 8): 285 calories, 4 g protein, 45 g carbohydrates, 11 g total fat, 3 g saturated fat, 1 g fiber, 87 mg sodium

Makes about 16 / Serves 4 for brunch or 8 for breakfast
This recipe was styled by chef Karen Pickus for Good Morning America.
Reprinted from "One Dish at a Time" by Valerie Bertinelli. Copyright (c) 2012 by Valerie Bertinelli. By permission of Rodale, Inc. Available wherever books are sold.

checking in to see how you are and how Duncers is doing. I'm glad you caught the ear infection in time....

Thanks for your wonderful receipe....

Please tell me more about the workshop...I'm intrigued.

MARSHMALLOWS?!?

*unswallows everything eaten since 1987*

YUM

I can't do anything upside down. I've tried. Sad Mark. How's the book?

Mark, I bet you could do something upside down if truly required!!

You deserve a 5 star read, Kath! :)

>180 EBT1002: *snigger*

Pumpkin pancakes sound a dream! Yum-O

Hi Linda... Duncan is fine.. aside from being a bit stiff at times. I think the egg crate topper to his dogie bed helps.. I know he likes it :) So all is well.

Melty, toasty marshmallows rd... toasted to perfection ... yummy. I hope I never get to the point where I don't think this sounds yummy :)

Poor Mark ..lol

Ellen..I bet you're right !

Aww Valerie.. thanks :) so do we all!

Megan.. I really wanted to make those today.. and was sure that I had a can of pumpkin..
but apparently I don't? How can that be?

Speaking of being stiff and achy... ow ow ow this morning, for no reason at all...except maybe the cold? I woke very cold this morning...fireplace ON

Dan leaving early today... a meeting. Srsly? On a Sunday?

Caro... I started reading the book last night... couldn't sleep. It is loads of fun, and I thank you :)

AHA! I did have a can of pumpkin... so for breakfast ( really brunch, by the time Dan gets up) it is sausage and pumpkin pancakes!!

Then he leaves early.

hi kath - pumpkin pancakes sound good.

ron said he would make me his famous pancakes for supper last night. I questioned 'famous' pancakes???????
he said by the tme he finished making them, they would be 'famous'! I declined and he got meatball grinders at the country store. The next few weeks will be an adventure :{

I began life thinking marshmallows *shudder* were disgusting, and nothing in the intervening 50 years has changed my mind. I am probably the only Murrikin kid who refused to ear fluffer nutter sandwiches. S'mores? ugh no thanks chocolate AND marshmallow...like rocky road *retch*

I like my sugar best when it's fermented.

Those pumpkin pancakes sound delish! I'll have to try those out.

Sorry about the unshort day - I totally agree with Megan: "your house- your rules. The end. "

(*&^*^)_&^!!!!

Lost my long post. Insert loud cursing here.

Cloud Atlas / no

Cee... I say hand over the Bisquick and hope for the best... surely he can manage that?
I hope that the next weeks pass quickly for you! I imagine that now it isn't just painful, but frustrating, to see things that need to be done and not be able to do them?

rd... Marshmallow treats with rice krispies... yum yum yum. I always have to immediately give away half of any batch I make so that I dont just sit down and eat it all.

Mamie.. they were good, very good. And with the leftover batter, I made mini muffins.. also quite good!

Thanks to Caro, I just finished two fun and entertaining reads, A Gift of Ghost and A Gift of Thought.
If I were to hang a label on them, it would be YA. There is a fun twist in these books that Kara would like, I think? ( Kara, where are you ?)

I am about to begin Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power, which surely qualifies as a tome. It is a physically heavy book. Only 500 ish pages, but about half again that in notes. It is a have to read, so I hope it's good.

I didn't think Cloud Atlas would be your cuppa! I like the author, but CA was bit of "much"

Oh, i found this link for Scary eBooks @ $2.99.....if you're interested:

http://www.openroadmedia.com/scaryreads.aspx

I found 2...

I love pancakes, but rarely make them...dunno why that is.

Rice Krispie Treats...i haven't made those in years.....but i do like them.....with mini chocolate chips...

" to see things that need to be done and not be able to do them "
adds to the pain :{
I am not doing well w/pain management yet
probably not taking enough meds - but it makes me crazy.
i fall asleep then wake up fighting the sling - it feels like somone is grabbing me mercilessly and won't let go.

going to see if i can get something better tomorrow.

i am wishing away november - completely

Hi Jude... thanks for the link :)
I like my krispie treats ungarnished. Makes my mouth water thinking about them !

Cee.... fingers crossed that you can get something that works better for you.
I would imagine that anything meant to secure your shoulder would be SUPER uncomfortable. So
sorry :(

Cory is off to LV. My kids are running all over the planet lately. For him, it's work related.
I will have some things to do today. First on the agenda is a walk to the store for milk.
I considered going yesterday, but just couldn't stop being too lazy to do it. So I have to go this morning. Coffee needs milk. Trust me, there is enough to start off with :)

Then, I think I am making Mamies GoTo chicken ....

*smooch*

I want a mixture of pumpkin and gingerbread pancakes, please. Will you come make them?

Dunkers says I can't go.. and he says that you can make them too... sorry..

*waaah*

Oh, and stay away from Joe's. I posted the rum raisin pancakes over there. You might expire from overdrooling.

no worries... Chrome or something won't let me into Joe's thread :(
I have to wait til he starts a new one.

Well, I just applied for another job. Clearly the last one doesn't want me. I went to a local store to look at sweaters on sale. I was joking around with the woman who works there.... she was telling me how great I look in this jacket. Which I didn't buy. Anyway, I have an interview at noon tomorrow. Selling Clothes...!!!
LOL Me. I can't even dress myself. sheesh!Can you imagine?

Pumpkin comes in a can? Oh boy, I have got a lot to learn about the USA. Is it like pumpkin puree?

Good work on the interivew! Selling clothes might be easier than buying them yourself, if you are anything like me. Good luck, Kath.

The Book of Mormon at the Benedum n PGH. Decent seats? Well over 300$ Excellent seats? over 3X that. yikes. #WaitingForTheMovie

yes... sort of pumpkin puree..and this
http://www.verybestbaking.com/Libbys.aspx show how! :)

I have tickets to see Book of Mormon at the Paramount in January. Less than the above. I've heard it's good.

Had some very nice pumpkin bread this morning. :-)
'Tis the season.

I made pumpkin cookies yesterday from fresh pumpkin, none of that canned stuff for me;-)

Good luck on that job interview Kath. You would be great at that.

I like toasted pumpkin seeds.

Ellen, I admit to envy. Benedum is beyond our budget... oh well...
I love all things pumpkin... yum!

Bonnie, one year.. a bad year... menopause, depression, empty nest and more.... got a craving for pumpkin cookies. No pumpkin in the house. I cried and called my neighbor who took me to a store to get pumpkin and choco chips. I shared with her after baking... lol. I think of that every time someone mentions or I see pumpkin cookies. As for the job, I have a terrifying feeling that I am going to get it. Seriously, if I am going to look like a grown up human instead of sme weirdly dressed gremlin, I need someone to go with. I wear only jeans and flannel shirts... ( cotton in summer) most of the time.. or oversized sweat shirts... I don't care much about clothes. ye gods. Oh and I am impressed with anyone who tackles pumpkins and turns them into food. Libby works for me .. lol.

RD we used to make them all the time, when the kids were home. No more. Don't care for them that much.

Read a bit yesterday. So far TJ is a bit of a slog.. From what I read so far and what I find online can't quite sort out what kind of dumbwaiter he was supposed to have invented. I spent an hour looking at dumbwaiters and reading online. reading about Monticello. I sort of got stuck on that... lol. The book seems to throw all sorts of facts in random places... without much story to pull them together. Hope it gets more cohesive.

hi kath -
be careful re job selling clothes - esp when you have little in your own closet. they are probably counting on you spending your paycheck in store. i had a job in the baby dept - right after i had a baby girl. had to quit. the job was costing me too much - even though i only got things on sale. *le sigh* for sure!

yeah... no worries.. I don't like their clothes much. I have a pair of black pants. They would see a lot of those pants....... I might end up buying another sweater. The one I got yesterday is black and sparkly. I only went becuse my sweaters are so so old... I figured a new one was in order 40% off.

Morning Kath! Selling clothes, huh? I don't think I would be good at that! LOL! I have never had pumpkin cookies...hmm...seeing those in my future. Like Richard, I love the seeds toasted - yum!

What's on tap for today? Anything exciting? What's for dinner?

hmmm.. well interview at noon.. guess I should try to find something to wear. Haircut at 2. Dinner? no idea at all. None. Pizza?

good luck - and don't forget your pretty smile that dazzles everything up.

Oh, I do so love pizza - that sounds like a good plan!

Good luck with the interview - sending good mojo for you.

Thank you both ..... but let me be clear. I do not want to work there.I don't know how I got into this.. I just went to buy a sweater. GAK. I appreciate all of the positive comments and wishes. ...

I just feel like if someone offers me a job, any job, I need to take it. It was a discussion.. we were laughing.. and joking around and suddenly I have an interview. They called my references.. I am so screwed.

The job I applied for at the beginning of the month was at a library. It is miles away, but I wanted it so much.. never even got a call. I can't tell you how disappointed I am about that. I do not want/like retail. I hate to shop. I just don't have it in me to not take it without giving it a try, if someone is going to give me money. Wah. AND Margie got a call from them to check my references. She then promptly called me and told me about a woman who works there who I don't like.... she is a friend of my sisters and they used to sit around talking crap about my kids. ( Becky) What is UP with the universe?

What to do?

You must have shown signs of being happy. The xian gawd is crapping all over you. She only does that if you've dared to lift your spirits a hint above self-loathing and misery.

Quick! Make a move on Dan! You can get back to being miserable, and maybe get a job you don't abhor.

Quick, Kath.... tell Margie to call them back and say she suddenly remembered some negative things about you ...poor personal hygiene for one, that may be somewhat off-putting with customers. Then they won't offer you the job and you won't have to take it and potentially be miserable working with someone you don't like.

Aww, if you don't want the job, I hope you can turn it down? It's not fun being at a job you don't want to be at. Anyways, if you take it, I hope it surprises you? Or you can just turn them down and I'm sure they will be okay with that too.

Hi, Kath. I'm over 100 post behind, so skimming. Sorry about Dunkers' ear infection and snarky staff. Glad you have a new vet at the practice that you like.

The last thing you need is a job with snarky people. Think you've been there and done that.

*waves*

Kath - just dropped by to say "hi" and look for a slice of that pizza.

kath - srsly
i know you want to say you tried - but...
this is a test. only a test to see how strong/committed you are.
if this had been a real job, you would have felt good about it.
take stock.
thinking {{{hugs}}}

Hi Kath- Just stopping by to say hi. Sorry about the job-hunting woes. My wife is looking for a new job too and there is nothing fun about it.
I started Destiny of the Republic today. This is going to be a GREAT book.

rd. I know. srsly.

Valerie. I know... I think I might give it a shot and see..... ? Of course I can quit.. but.. maybe it will surprise me.

Terri. Too right :( I have this thought that I won't have to work with Becky.. who only works sunday. I told her I can't work Sunday. You are too right..

Paul.. it was Frank's pizza.. a little family owned place, and it was yum. Wish you could have had some :)

Cee..You are absolutely right, and I know it. But I feel... well... you know.

Mark.. the whole thing stinks.. I am sad that the library didn't even give me a chance. B&N hasn't called... I am trying not to feel too bad about that as I know a young pretty woman with a degree in Lit and is a teacher... who has tried there and they never call her either. Destiny is Fabulous.

Maybe they won't call? They are doing a background check.. which I will pass.. I have had clearances for most of the last ten years. BUT~ They had a Quiz. What would you do if ??? One of the questions was if someone put together a horrible outfit. I said that if I thought it made them feel good, I would tell them it was great! I might suggest they also try something else. ( goddess only knows what.. ) But who am I to tell someone how to dress?

She asked me to sell her on my outfit ( a pair of pants way too big and a sweater that fell to my knees... oops.. and no pockets) I went with roomy and comfortable, but I would suggest going with pants that had pockets. ( mine didn't )

sigh

Do you know how much more likely I would be to buy out a store that had someone in it who said, "Are you comfortable? Then it's all good" than someone who said, "Oh sir, it's so flattering!" when it's a size too small and a modish color that makes me look like a beached beluga?

If you take the job, be yourself, and let customers learn how good it feels to be listened to for once. You'll be the top seller in no time, and people will be making your day with praise.

Hi Kath, just catching up. Don't know what to say about the job interview except I agree with RDs last post: some honest real advice from clothing sales people would be a real asset.

Thanks rd.... we shall see...
Genny... I know... I feel that way too. But I have bought most of my clothes online for YEARS now.
Nothing ever quite fits..... but...

Right now I have exactly two pairs of pants that fit. Both Jeans :P

Day is off to a good start. Bike x 30 ( ugh...it is too warm )
Floors and bathroom done.

coffee at hand.

crab meat thawing...

eta

my book.. Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power

ouch ouch ouch

I almost never take notes to write a review. Rarely need to. But since this feels more like a textbook to me,
I am taking notes. I sure with that it was more like Destiny of the Republic. Meacham vs Millard is no contest in my opinion. And frankly... I have found things in the book that are not quite backed up by online research, but of course I have no way of knowing which is correct. This is mostly about the Hemings family and Jefferson's inventions.

I know nothing about Meecham or his writing reputation, so I'm not sure what to think. I guess I will research him a bit, too.

Morning Kath! Sorry about the job muddles - like Richard, I would love to have someone working in clothing that put comfort ahead of the current trend. No matter what you are wearing or how much you paid, what really matters is how you feel about yourself while you are in it. Some people need to feel that they look stylish in order to feel good about their outfit, the next person needs to feel comfortable and it's more about texture and weight of the material - Rae is a good example of this type of person. Everybody is different, so how refreshing it would be to have a salesperson who is concerned about how you FEEL in the clothing. Perhaps the Universe wants you to have this job - did you think about that? I mean, it did just kind of fall into your lap...

Anyway, whatever you do will be fine - if they offer you the job, see how you feel at that moment and then decide.

Wish I could have enjoyed that pizza with you. Hope today is a good one. I'll check back later.

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!

The library just called me for an interview.
Tomorrow at 1pm

Woot! - Good luck. Positive vibes coming your way.

Thanks calm... I can't breathe... seriously... wow.

QUINTUPLE LIKE!!!!!!

Hah! Great, Kath. Good luck!

Wonderful!! Go Kath - sending you good luck. Oh, I'm so excited for you!

That's fantastic - will be thinking of you at 1pm tomorrow... wait, that's 6 pm here (if you are in the same timezone as LT?).

rd.. :) thanks.
Joe.. I know, it is great. One small step but a wow one!
Mamie.... thank you :) But it's just an interview... so I am trying not to get too excited...but still.... yay!
Genny.. I iwll appreciate that! and yes... same time zone :)

Okay.. my sister came with me and I did a dry run... I had no idea where this library was located. I knew the town... and sort of how to get there. It is 10.2 miles away. That is only 3 miles more than my old job.
I have no idea about parking.. but figure I will park at the drug store and hope to not get towed and walk the half block to the Library.

I went to Kohles and bought a pair of black pants that fit. I have an ivory blouse, long sleeves with vertical stripes that I will wear. Sadly it is going to be wicked warm for oct.. like 78... so no cardigan.. and pearl earrings.. my only jewelry.. I just wear them to keep the piercings there.. :P

The pants are size short.. but I still need to turn them up an inch, because I don't wear shoes with heels.. I think i have a pair with hunky heels.. sort of loafer- ish I need to try before I turn them up tho..

I can still barely breathe..

See? See? See?

there are greater things out there for you w/o having to 'settle'
you are a very special person with lots of desirable and needed skills - a wonderful frame of mind - and so much going for you!

you go woman! strut your stuff!

LOL, I can hear your voice in your post Cee.....

I will, and its good knowing that my friends are rooting for me :)

This made me laugh.....
BEST LITERARY QUOTE EVER -- Jeffrey Eugenides

Q: WHAT was the last book that made you cry?
A: The South Beach Diet

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/07/books/review/jeffrey-eugenides-by-the-book.htm...

OOOOOOH! Library job interview! :) :) :) :)

You go, girl! :)

: Thanks Terri :) LOL

The jobs are falling over themselves to get to you!
Good luck, good luck good luck for library job.
(!!!!!!!!!)

All crossables are crossed for you, Kath! Go in there and just let yourself shine and your love for books!

Megan and Valerie... Thank you both.... I'm hopefully excited !

And a good way for you to be, sweetness.

Still cool here. Only 56. Tomorrow 62.



And there was much rejoicing.

LOL rd.... Where do you find these things?
I am picturing myself in the library... looking up at the stained glass window.... taking a breath and going back to work...

Monty Python, where else?

ahhh I see.

Morning Kath- Just checking in. Good luck with that interview! Have a great day.

Pants hemmed and steamed
no idea what shoes to wear tho

Somehow I hurt my ankle.. or it decided to hurt me.
I skipped the bike.
I took advil

wah! I am sitting with my feet up...

breathing through.

Fingers crossed...sending mojo...breathing with you...

Good luck today.

Thank you Mamie :) I am accepting all positive energy and mojo :)

Good thinking!

*libraryjobWHAMMY*
*libraryjobWHAMMY*
*libraryjobWHAMMY*
*libraryjobWHAMMY*
*libraryjobWHAMMY*
*libraryjobWHAMMY*
*libraryjobWHAMMY*
*libraryjobWHAMMY*
*libraryjobWHAMMY*

Been thinkin' of ya, Kath . . . sending positive library job vibes and all that . . . though with a little less flair than Richard . . .

Thank you all....
Thank you akk very much... the mojo and pisitive vibes worked.
I start Monday

:)

Congratulations Kath.

Thank you calm :)
I wowed them with my new shirt, I think...

Upside... nearly everything...
It's a library
It's old and decrepit and has bits of itself jutting out everywhere.. like a maze.
( I didn't tell her about my bad sense of direction) ( yes, I can get lost in a bldg)
I will work 18-21 hours a week.. depending on the week.. and every other saturday.
If I get the schedule I want, I will work tues, wed, thurs and alternate saturdays.
I can wear jeans. I can wear sneakers. ( srsly) They encourage sneakers! I just got new ones..
I also just got new jeans.

Downside?
Parking is going to be difficult to figure out at first.. but will be fine eventually when I do.
No a/c in summer. ( GAK)

Negligible, but look for me to complain about the heat starting in June :P

Kitteh and I...doin' the Happy Dance!



Everything will work out...it might take some time.

Thanks jude... new jobs usually do.. but I am hoping that I pick it up pretty quickly..
:) we shall see!

So very happy for you, Kath! WahHOO for YOU!! And you can wear jeans and sneakers - so fabulous!

YYYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYY!!!

I know. srsly. Jeans and sneakers. yay!

Thanks rd.

one little problem.. I hurt my ankle on the stationary bike yesterday .. it hurts like aitch. I put arnica on it, and took advil so hopefully it will heal by monday.

haha! Thank you Megan :)

Valium and a G&T. You'll be zonked until Monday and therefore unable to make it worse by 1) sitting on it 2) doing too much housework 3) hauling heavy things from attic to basement to car to attic again 4) running around in circles screaming.

That is exactly what my happy dance looks like!
This is so great Kath, huge congratulations. LTers love it when other LTers get jobs in libraries.

ha! good plan rd... I plan to stay off if of it..

You must be a very energetic happy dancer Megan!

So happy for you, Kath!

Even the cats are doing the happy dance!



Congratulations and best wishes!

Thanks Valerie and Terri :)
I am both thrilled and terrified!

Having remembered the Friends of the Library Sale factor, I herewith rescind all good wishes until I am reassured that, when such occurs, you will hide books I will like so I can get them.

In other words, any books that I like are safe, if I will not like them, save them for you?

Pretty much....

got it

Just checking in to see how you got on, and wow! Fantastic news. I've no idea where or how to find a moving happy dance image, so I'll just send many congratulations!

Woo-hoo! Way to go, Kath! Wunderbar!

oh Kath, that's wonderful news. healthy ankle wishes on top of congratulations

Congrats! A library job!

Congratulations on the new job, it sounds really wonderful.

Very happy for you Kath! You go girl!

Incredible!!!! Congratulations on your new job!!!!!

I'm ever so happy for you!

:) Thank you all so much! I'm pretty excited :)
And thanks for the healthy ankle wishes too ..it's pretty ouchie :P but it will heal...

It's a big old building.. over 100 yrs old.. so it is very good at being itself...

I knew it, I knew it, I knew it!!!!!!

Thanks to all powers that you are at last getting some well-deserved and far-too-long-in-coming GOOD NEWS!

Yay! I'm so happy for you...

oh! kath!
what great news! i'm so so happy for you!

a big, old building? it may wind up being cool in summer??? my old childhood library always was a nice place to retreat to on a hot day.

you are gonna be GREAT!

so, you think it was your shirt that got you the job? LOL
maybe you should rent it out - to make extra $$$

Personally, I don't think it was the shirt. I think your intelligence and your love of books & reading shone through when they interviewed you; and they could probably tell that you have a familiarity with what a library is and the basics of how books are organized in a library. (You'd be amazed at how many people have no clue . . .)

I think you will do very well. Now, best wishes for the ankle to stop its ouchies.

YAY! Congratulations, Kath!

3-4 days a week, casual enough that you can wear jeans and sneakers, at a library housed in an old building that hopefully has some character, and they're going to pay you to hang out with books :) - sounds perfect! I'm so happy for you!

Now rest that ankle...

Kath, that is awesome news about your new job. It will be a perfect fit for you. I hope you have pleasant people to work with. It will be great to be surrounded by books and get paid for it!

Gail... I wish you had told me.. lol
And thank you for being happy for me :) I am pretty happy for me, too. Weirdly... this week I was first offered a job at the convenience store at the bottom of my hill, the clothing store, and The Library. Of course I chose door number three :) AND I can wear jeans and sneakers.

Cee... Thank you, too :) all this happy is making me happier :) And you're right.. it does have big high ceilings. It is a building that has lost a lot of it's original glory, but settled into itself. So compared to other libraries, it may not be vast and shiny, but it is meandering and cozy. It is like other libraries and is suffering from financial crunchiness. And rent out my lucky shirt?! No way! I am just glad to have it .. lol. It's a hand me up from my sister...One moment I feel terrified, and the next I feel *ahhhhhhhhhhhhh* you know?
My biggest concern is figuring out parking as it is all metered on the street, and the town is one where you have to be .....alert. Especially at night.

Terri... why thank you! :) I have to say that I felt confident. You should have heard me... lol
The director and another woman were on one side of the table and I was on the other.. some back room area.. I just took a deep breath and told them why they should hire me. LOL.. The director mentioned the glowing letters of reference ( some of them VERY old) and asked if I can give her an instance of when I went above and beyond in a job. So I told her about creating a library at the school.. and mentioned cataloging on LT. They are familiar with LT :) That made me happy. The director ( I think that's her title?) is very laid back an easy going.. friendly..

Joanne... thank you :) and it does have character.. They have a nice little area with computers...
a lot of well worn tables ( which means that they have been well used) and no feelings of stuffiness.
I plan to .. I braced it up.. have some errand this morning, but plan on not doing a lot after. An hour or two at most. I admit to being a bit worried about that..

Donna.. The ones I met seem nice enough. The other person hired is named Deb. There is another Kathy...
I told her kath is fine for me.. and if it makes it easier, I can live with katie. kathleen is sort of ponderous...

So.. yay me ! lol

Yay you! is right.
When is your first day? sorry if i missed that.
ETA: OIC - MONDAY cool!

'hand me up' - never had one of those. love it.

i'm pretty sure you will resolve the parking issue by arriving waaay too early - like 6 am? - then sit in your car reading...
do you have to pay for parking?

Mornin' Kath! Still glowing here with the news of your new job. Makes me feel good all over.

So, will be sending good wishes, thoughts, empowerment your way all week-end and especially on Monday. So exciting to see you get something you really, really want.

xo

Congratulations! Kath!!!!!

This is just such a perfect job for you. I'm so happy for you .... BUT remember ....... NO fighting with patrons for books.

Monday it is, Cee. Hand me up.. well I am older, so hand me up seems ....
Arriving way early is my plan... I have to try to find the municipal lot.. that is pay, but cheap.. you buy a pass.

Gail... me too :) The Universe sure does have a sense of humor though... I look forwad to soaking up all offered positive energy and appreciate it all!

Caro... I can't promise anything when it comes to books... lol ... but I will try to comply :)

I have been invited out to dinner today .. and to a play.
Doug ( my vet) and Judy( his wife my.....friend) and the new Doctor... (Ingrid)
Dinner in Beaver and a play in Midland after. So... that sounds like fun!

CONGRATS on the library job!! I think that is the dream job for a lot of us LT'ers!!
Yay for you :)

Good lord! What kind of food is this?

http://www.bibabeaver.com/dinner-menu.html

recommendations anyone???

I have no idea what any of these things are :P

Good advice for someone of your antique vintage.

>288 mckait: Crab cakes. Everything else sounds fussy/fancy/silly.

not to mention unidentifiable ... I am so glad I looked at the menu..
I was hoping for spaghetti :-/

Pan Roasted Airline Chicken Breast??

how about that?

OMG .. Kath, that's a great menu! I'd pick the arugula & beet salad and the Korubuta pork shank. Mmm....lucky girl.

Yeah.. I thought of you and rd when I saw that menu...
I am so glad I looked, srsly.

Is it too late to cancel ? Or maybe bring a peanut butter sandwich :P
some scary looking choices for a back woods gal like me

NO ONE doesn't like crab cakes! Well, no one sane who doesn't have an allergy.

I love crab cakes.. I made them two days ago...

Bonus! Again so soon!

If you're not into the meat options, the fish options look good too. Go, Kath ... I'm sure you'll enjoy the meal and the company.

lol rd

I'm going Caro...
I wouldn't miss it for the world. It promises to be an interesting evening.. one way or another...
:)

Can't wait to get a report after you get back. I wonder what you will end up ordering and if they have specials. Hmm... sure you can't sneak me in your pocketbook? ;-)

You must tell us how the food is. So interesting...it'd take me an hour to make up my mind, but crab cakes...well, yeah.

Looks like you're gonna have a fun time!

here, wondering if I have lost my mind. It happens, you know. Ponders that.....

I'm drooling over that menu....sea scallops...

Wild caught fish sounds good too, depending on the fish...

Not to mention the steaks...

Have a great time!!

uh oh. another job offer?

have a good time - order by price :)

Have a nice time tonight, Kath! Enjoy!

Sounds like fun, Kath! Have fun, but be careful of your ankle. And Cee's right - order by price!

Hi Caro and Gail :)
Okay Cee and Joanne and Mamie... here it is, Mark!
My Big Night Out
by Kathy McStay

... Okay ... Babi. Or Biba... whatever.
Menu link above. Turns out that only some of the things are options on any given night. I ate a pork chop. Possibly with broccoli on too. Dunno, didn't eat that. It was a pork chop. The waiter suggested the pulled pork, so I'm not sure if the pulled on it prior to serving or? Doug noticed that it wasn't what was suggested, too.. but, I wasn't going to fuss. It was a chop. There was that and lamb. They all had lamb. It was a BYOB place, and Judy brought a red and a white. Dinner lasted nearly 2 hours. First they served tiny bits of chopped fruit, I think it was apple, pear and pineapple? And hot pepper. They ordered appetizers... Guac and chips and brussel sprouts. My guac is better. So, I was frankly unimpressed with the food, but the company was good and it was a nice time.

Then the play.

http://www.lppac.org/events/show.php?=74

They hadn't noticed that it was audience participation.. This was a play of a wedding. There was no difference between this and being a wedding guest, except that there was a bit of drama by the cast at the church service. We were meant to sing a hymn. There were photographers.

Then we went to the reception, in another building. There was a receiving line... hugging.. much ado. That was sort of fun. (?) ( ish) We went to our tables and there was music, and dancing and toasts ( with water) and eventually there was a cookie table... ( common wedding thing in SWPA) more music, everyone was meant to dance.. there were little kids running around and dancing.. and then.. I swear to God, there was wedding food. Pasta, chicken, salad, rolls... and people loading up their plates. It was the weirdest thing I ever experienced. When they tapped our table to go up for food, we slipped out. Then we went to the parking lot and finished off the wine in the car. ( She had glasses ). I am not a wine drinker, it gives me headaches... but last night I did drink wine. White. Still had a headache this morning, not sure if it was related.

All in all it was a nice time...

RD and Cee.. nope... no job on offer. Despite current circumstances in the clinic..LOL
None so blind, etc rd...

So, I'm glad I went...it was weird, but nice.

Sounds like a very bizarre evening - pleased you had a nice time though:)

What calm said. I'm glad you managed to put together a good time out of those odd ingredients, Kath.

So cool you've got the job you wanted coming up on Monday! Hope the rest of the weekend is fun.

wow - that was weird!
glad you pulled some good out of it all -
that's what you can do when the universe is generally kind to you and moods are good!
what are storm predictions for Monday? will you get to go to work?

Very strange! And funny! What cracks me up is that I hate to go to weddings - you could not pay me to go to the wedding of someone that I didn't know - and yet this was a wedding that people paid to go to! Did yo feel like you had entered the Twilight Zone?

We can always count on you to find the good stuff amongst the very strange...Don't guess that restaurant will be on your "go-to" list.

Good vibes heading your way for Monday. And tomorrow, and the rest of today, of course.

Restaurant = weird
Play = ghastly
Company = unbelievably silly

*smooch* New thread soon?

Cee.. I think you're right.. it's all about how you feel...
It was good.. and I was glad to be there.. Still sending healing vibes..

however

Mamie... I would not stop at breaking small bones in order to avoid weddings.. and we all felt that way..
it was sort of funny :)I am now back to enjoying your positive vibes instead of sending good moving vibes.. you've got it licked! lol

Gail.. I don't know about always .. but it was good. So right about the restaurant!
Thank you for the vibes.. I am sending great trip vibes your way !

rd. it goes under bad enough to be funny...
and yes.. new thread soon.. :)

HEY! NEW THREAD!



http://www.librarything.com/topic/143998

Oh no! 'Tony and Tina's Wedding' That was a big novelty in NY some years ago, with requisite staged family arguments and such. And dreadful food. What a pity.