Wheres Toto Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 (edited) Tomorrow I have to go into work and finish some clean up. My desk area was a disaster and I finally have time to get it so it works right. Ds has been hemming and hawing about getting a job with Spirit Halloween again. He worked there the year before last, decided not to last year because of school and he still had money left from the year before. I offered to have him work for me. I have a cleaning person that comes three days a week. The idea was I would do the other days but I'm teaching 18 classes plus doing ownership stuff so haven't felt like I have the energy. He'd only make about $60 or so a week but he thinks that's a ton of money. 😂 He's 19 but since he's still in school, we cover all his expenses, just not his "fun" purchases. But since he's a super introvert, he never goes out anywhere so doesn't really want much. ETA: a -wish I was still young enough that $60 a week seemed like a lot of money- booya. Edited September 22 by Wheres Toto 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 1 hour ago, KrissiK said: Had a baby shower today for DH's nephew's wife. It was nice. Small. Just family. Made a good chicken Caesar salad. Recipe? 11 minutes ago, Wheres Toto said: I'm finally feeling energetic, even though I did do some work today. I did the laundry - washed, dried AND put away. I feel so accomplished. Overachiever! Mooooooommmmm!! Toto is making the rest of us look bad! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 39 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: Recipe? Lettuce. shredded rotisserie chicken (it was expensive, I wouldn’t buy it on a regular basis, but it was really good) croutons and parmesan cheese. i don’t have a recipe for the dressing because my friend makes it and it’s really good. it’s gluten and dairy free. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 Good Morning!! Green Tea!! Sunday!! Church!!⛪️ Happy Autumn Equinox!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 Good morning! It's Fall Y'all! I played for early service but then came home for a quick snack and then off to pick up the girls & co. from scout camp. The Pups are wrestling. Coffee! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 Sportsball! Go Niners!! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 GO NINERS! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 I'm glad Krissi keeps me on top of these things. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 Good Evening! Happy Sunday! Had a really good day at church today. There is not really anything exciting going on around here -- just busyness. And the girls are singing Veggie Tales. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 2 hours ago, Slache said: GO NINERS! 2 hours ago, Slache said: I'm glad Krissi keeps me on top of these things. Anything I can to to help, Slashie. Niners lost.😩 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 Happy Monday! I stayed up too late last night but I have 80% of my lab sheets done and printed for this entire session. I have 2 classes that need some finalizing, and my math classes that seem to need constant adjustment but that's the only class plans I'll have to deal with for the next 6 weeks. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 Good morning! It's The Queen's favorite day! Also, Happy National Family Day! We are ITT a happy lucky posting family We are ITT Get up everybody and sing! (Jean, 10/2020) Coffee! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 Good Morning! Happy Monday! We are surviving homeschool and chores. Also, I defeated the headache I woke up with. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted Tuesday at 02:00 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 02:00 AM Dd18 and I went to Kroger for gas and butter (so dd15 could make cookies) and went to the Lobby of Hobby (where I did not find the yarn I want) and had story time and I practiced mandolin a little and made cream cheese w/pepper jelly cracker appetizer for the scout court of honor, which was nice. Dd18 was awarded the Grand Slam Award for having completed all 4 high adventures. I brought two delicious salads home from the potluck. 🙂 I haven't had a chance to read or do my 5 puzzle pieces yet. I could probably get those in before I fall asleep. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted Tuesday at 04:14 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 04:14 AM I'm back. iTired. Hazel is chewing on my foot. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted Tuesday at 03:37 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 03:37 PM Good morning! I am once again sitting with dd18 in the Big City SSA office waiting for our number to be called. I am hoping to get out of here in another hour but who knows. At least I have my kindle book to read. It is raining today! Coffee! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted Tuesday at 05:57 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 05:57 PM (edited) We made it home by 12:15! It was apparent that the people in the office had never had to deal with a check that had been chewed on by a dog, at least it held some entertainment value for them. A request for a new check has been placed to the treasury. The sun is out now, but there is Weather on it's way, so hopefully we will get more rain over the next few days. Have you ever made a temperature blanket? You make a color chart for specific termperatures of where you are and then knit or crochet one row each day using the color for the high temperature of that day. I'm thinking about making one - maybe modified so it's not 12 feet long. Edited Tuesday at 05:57 PM by Susan in TN 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted Tuesday at 09:43 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 09:43 PM That temperature blanket is very cool. (No pun intended). I want to make one. I know how to crochet. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted Tuesday at 11:06 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 11:06 PM SUSAN, I LOVE IT! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted Tuesday at 11:08 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 11:08 PM I want to do a temperature blanket with 6 sections for the 6 places I've lived. I won't, but I want to. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted Wednesday at 01:46 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 01:46 AM (edited) 4 hours ago, KrissiK said: That temperature blanket is very cool. (No pun intended). I want to make one. I know how to crochet. 2 hours ago, Slache said: SUSAN, I LOVE IT! 2 hours ago, Slache said: I want to do a temperature blanket with 6 sections for the 6 places I've lived. I won't, but I want to. I was thinking about starting one on my next birthday (in November) if I have enough time to plan. Probably will start in January. I've seen some who make them for a baby's first year, which I think is an adorable idea, too. Also a scarf would be super fun. Edited Wednesday at 01:47 AM by Susan in TN 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted Wednesday at 02:17 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 02:17 AM 28 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: I was thinking about starting one on my next birthday (in November) if I have enough time to plan. Probably will start in January. I've seen some who make them for a baby's first year, which I think is an adorable idea, too. Also a scarf would be super fun. I would love a scarf! Have you seen the t shirt scarves? I've wanted to make one from the main Texas sportsball teams. Baby's first year is also very cute. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted Wednesday at 02:20 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 02:20 AM I also like these: https://dfwcrafts.com/blog/embroidery-journal/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted Wednesday at 01:39 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 01:39 PM 11 hours ago, Slache said: I would love a scarf! Have you seen the t shirt scarves? I've wanted to make one from the main Texas sportsball teams. Baby's first year is also very cute. I haven't seen t-shirt scarves, but I did have dh's t-shirts made into a few small blankets a while back. That's a really fun idea! 11 hours ago, Slache said: I also like these: https://dfwcrafts.com/blog/embroidery-journal/ Ooooh nice! It reminds me of a sketch journal that a lady was making at the Maine Fiddle Camp - she would draw words and little pictures all over a page in her sketchbook. It was a really cool way of remembering details about her week at camp. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted Wednesday at 01:54 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 01:54 PM Good morning! It is cloudy and much cooler today. We got a much needed 2" of rain yesterday, and more to come this weekend due to Helene. Which makes me think of 84 Charing Cross Road. I haven't read it in a while. I've taken out the bin of fall decorations so I might try getting some of that put out today. String Quartet is this afternoon and I am making a new dish for dinner - Tuscan Chicken, which has garlic, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, and cream. All the good things. Coffee! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted Wednesday at 02:28 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 02:28 PM 47 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: I haven't seen t-shirt scarves, but I did have dh's t-shirts made into a few small blankets a while back. That's a really fun idea! Ooooh nice! It reminds me of a sketch journal that a lady was making at the Maine Fiddle Camp - she would draw words and little pictures all over a page in her sketchbook. It was a really cool way of remembering details about her week at camp. I always see these things and think "If I only had time," but then there was a pandemic and I did not do the things. Newton invented Calculus, I bought a quart of paint and didn't open it. I guess it's "If only I was that cool." 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted Wednesday at 02:33 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 02:33 PM In my defense, I had Netflix. Newton did not. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted Wednesday at 07:30 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 07:30 PM I want an egg salad sammich. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted Thursday at 02:05 AM Share Posted Thursday at 02:05 AM The girls are freaking out just a little because we discovered that Noah Kahan ("Stick Season") is headlining the Pilgrimage Festival this year. We are not going, but sometimes if the wind is blowing the right way, we can hear the music out on our back deck. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted Thursday at 04:23 AM Share Posted Thursday at 04:23 AM Wednesday Night church was a nightmare. The kids were crazy. Hazel wants me to play fetch with a disgusting orange she found and is smearing on my jeans I just want to go to bed. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted Thursday at 04:24 AM Share Posted Thursday at 04:24 AM Dogs are gross. You'd never catch a cat chewing on a gross orange. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted Thursday at 01:09 PM Share Posted Thursday at 01:09 PM 8 hours ago, KrissiK said: Dogs are gross. You'd never catch a cat chewing on a gross orange. True. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted Thursday at 01:28 PM Share Posted Thursday at 01:28 PM Good morning! The girls have just left for tutorial. I am about to look for a beach webcam in St. George's Island maybe? 'Cuz I am a nitwit and love to watch hurricanes roll through. I should probably make a phone call or two today. Or maybe not. Coffee! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted Thursday at 01:51 PM Share Posted Thursday at 01:51 PM The Tuscan Chicken I made last night was amazing. We had it with rice. I can't remember where I got the recipe. Tuscan Chicken (serves 4) 1 small yellow onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 C drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, julienned 1/2 C grated Parmesan cheese 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 1/2 to 2 pounds total) 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 to 3 T olive oil, divided 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning 5 oz baby spinach (about 5 packed cups) 1 1/4 C heavy cream Serve with: baked potatoes or rice INSTRUCTIONS Cut 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts in half horizontally (also known as butterflying). Pat dry with paper towels. Season all over with 1 teaspoon of the kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add half of the chicken in a single layer and sear until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a large plate (the chicken will not be cooked through). Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to the pan and repeat browning the remaining chicken. Transfer to the same plate. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, if needed, and heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning. Cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add 5 ounces baby spinach a handful at a time. Cook, stirring regularly, until just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the Parmesan, heavy cream, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices on the plate to the pan and cook until the chicken is cooked through, 4 to 7 minutes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted Thursday at 02:58 PM Share Posted Thursday at 02:58 PM that sounds delicious, Susan. I will be trying it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted Thursday at 07:45 PM Share Posted Thursday at 07:45 PM The little coconut is hanging in there at the Cedar Cove Resort! https://florida-webcams.com/cedar-key-florida-webcams/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted Friday at 12:27 AM Share Posted Friday at 12:27 AM Tonight's rat's name is Guinevere. RIP 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted Friday at 01:32 PM Share Posted Friday at 01:32 PM Good morning! It's raining. We got 3" of rain over night and it looks like it will continue raining until Sunday. I may chicken out and go to Kroger instead of Aldi this morning. Anyhoo. I have chamber orchestra this afternoon and right after that going with dd21 to the county clerk to sign the title to "her" car over to her. Parking may be a mess in town due to the music festival. Sigh. Tomorrow we leave at dark o'clock for a road trip to Family Day at ds19's university. Coffee! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted Friday at 09:47 PM Share Posted Friday at 09:47 PM 21 hours ago, Slache said: Tonight's rat's name is Guinevere. RIP For the record, this was snake food. We just name them because we're psychopaths. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted yesterday at 03:15 AM Share Posted yesterday at 03:15 AM I am back. Had my day in the mountains visiting families. Just a gorgeous day. Sky deep blue, just a few bushes turning yellow. It was a wonderful day. Had a date with DH tonight. Panda Express and the AFSA. we know how to do date night right. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted yesterday at 03:16 AM Share Posted yesterday at 03:16 AM 5 hours ago, Slache said: For the record, this was snake food. We just name them because we're psychopaths. svengo. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted yesterday at 03:12 PM Share Posted yesterday at 03:12 PM Good Morning!! Green Tea!! Saturday!! The only thing I got going on today is Baby’s game tonight. i am so glad. No dog obedience school or baby showers or anything. i am so tired of doing things. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted yesterday at 06:08 PM Share Posted yesterday at 06:08 PM We don't name our snakes food. She eats 3 a week and we have about 40 in our freezer so that would be a lot of names. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted 22 hours ago Share Posted 22 hours ago Going over the rough draft of our Trust. Ugh. Too much legal jargon. I keep having to look up words. Like hypothecation. This General Durable Power of Attorney thing is interesting. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted 19 hours ago Share Posted 19 hours ago iVolunteered. Shoutout to Hurricane Isaac for being a nice guy and steering away from land, unlike Certain Storms. May Joyce and all subsequent storms follow suit. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago Good afternoon! We left at dark o’clock for Family Day at ds’s university. It’s drizzly and gloomy so there haven’t been the outdoor activities they usually have. So we went to a reception, then ds showed us around his classes and we went out for lunch. After that we went to an activities building and played ping pong, pool, and video games. Then went to the library and got coffee, then the new fitness center and now the girls are swing dancing in the computer science hall to Uptown Funk. Coffee! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago Well it's weird that my previous post didn't post at 3pm but we are now home. It was a dark and drizzley drive home but fine. We are all exhausted. Especially ds29 because he went to a movie with his friends that they go see every year (The Room) and this year it was a double feature (The Room and Big Shark) so he got about an hour and a half of sleep last night. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago 13 hours ago, 73349 said: iVolunteered. Shoutout to Hurricane Isaac for being a nice guy and steering away from land, unlike Certain Storms. May Joyce and all subsequent storms follow suit. How did you all fare through the storm? Boone looks a right mess. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago Morning Happy Sunday. I'm actually getting ahead on my planning work and I won't have to do anything next weekend except adjust math if anyone needs it. It took me 8 years but I may finally actually be there. At least for the next two weeks. Then I have at least one class I have to make more plans for. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago Looks like we are breaking ground on the addition to our house next week. We warned the kids that things were going to be different for a couple months. Noise in the mornings (they both sleep on a vampire schedule), people around, dog can't just go into the yard (fence has to come down) and needs to be walked. They aren't thrilled but it should just be a couple months. Exciting that it's finally happening. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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