ikslo Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 4 minutes ago, Critterfixer said: You must not be as spill-prone as I am. Or your sink is cleaner than mine. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Well, I did clean the sink very well yesterday. There might have been a dish or two present this morning, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 French verb of the day: renverser. To spill. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 I make stock for soup when I'm in a good mood. I have learned the hard way that any broth I pour from the pot must be poured in the sink. My dutch oven is heavy, but the sad truth is I really don't like cleaning up my messes. So I try to make messes in a place where clean-up is easy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Ed-Po! Drink more coffee! Avert your eyes! I am compiling my to-buy list for summer and fall. French-I want some comics in French for translation, and I want MP French 2, and an illustrated French Dictionary (there's one at the library I covet). Latin-I want Winnie the Pooh and Harry Potter in Latin for fun translation. Math-I want CLE 800 (have to order that like last week!) and Algebra. Also need to purchase Key to Algebra. Writing-oddly enough, I think I'm set for fall, but I want CW Intermediate Poetry. Literature-also set, but I want MP Merchant of Venice because I love that play to death. History-Probably get Human Odyssey 3 because the boys take HO 2 and I never can find it when it's time to plan for lessons. They love that book. Science-Undecided. We need to finish our Physical Science this summer, and I'll think about something for biology and botany this fall. Art-probably just more sketchbooks, but I have a drawing resource I want that is currently on clearance at the store. May pick it up on Thursday along with the sketchbooks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 The husband tentatively looked at the cost of artificial greens last night. Here's where I faint. I think I'll just tell the boys that they can work on their chipping every day but putting is going to have to happen once a week at practice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 39 minutes ago, Critterfixer said: He does mop his floor, but I do the kitchen on Tuesday. I told him this is the perfect time to learn to mix OJ in the sink where it belongs. Think before you sticky and all that. He was a pretty cantankerous chelonian when I called him in the second and the third time to redo his chore, but I do believe the sticky is gone now. That deserves a trophy! #nomoresticky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 4 minutes ago, Critterfixer said: The husband tentatively looked at the cost of artificial greens last night. Here's where I faint. I think I'll just tell the boys that they can work on their chipping every day but putting is going to have to happen once a week at practice. I must have food on my mind. I was aghast that anyone would try artificial greens, wondering what kind of a salad that would make. Time for more herbal tea, methinks. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 See, now I think it would be cool to do the dirt-work, build a putting green, choose the grass, and make that a boy-landscape chore. However, I have been informed by DH, the golf guru, that my idea is not as cool as it sounds. Greens are hard work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 I want to spend more time in the kayaks and the canoe this spring and summer. Maintaining a putting green might cut into my water time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Critterfixer said: See, now I think it would be cool to do the dirt-work, build a putting green, choose the grass, and make that a boy-landscape chore. However, I have been informed by DH, the golf guru, that my idea is not as cool as it sounds. Greens are hard work. Think of the experience, though, and how it would play out in interviews when your boys are older! "Built and maintained putting green at uber-exclusive private country club" 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 2 hours ago, ikslo said: I’m the only one up. DS is sleeping. DH is not here. So he may be up. I have no idea. All my communication today has been on one device or another, as I’m working from home. The only noise has been the microwave and the toilet, lol. And the coffee pot? I was sure you said the coffee pot. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Critterfixer said: I want to spend more time in the kayaks and the canoe this spring and summer. Maintaining a putting green might cut into my water time. Now here is the real issue. Must not cut into already-too-little water time. I want some water time. I need the weather to start cooperating with the family schedule. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 I recently spotted a kayak that I need to add to the fleet. I love my canoe, but it's a heavy sucker, and I'm not interested in killing my back more than necessary. Must not die and all that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 4 minutes ago, Another Lynn said: And the coffee pot? I was sure you said the coffee pot. Did somebody say COFFEE??☕️☕️☕️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 This is the time of year when I wish I had a squillion dollars and could retire to a tiny stone house in the Ozarks above the Buffalo river, and spend my mornings writing and my afternoons messing about in boats. Oh, and host an ITT get together in the fall when the ticks and chiggers are in retreat, complete with good food, waterfalls, and lots of napping opportunities in sunlit rooms with soft curtains that move ever so gently in the October breeze. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 I probably ought to own a hundred acres and have a bigger stone house for the ITT retreat thing. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 3 minutes ago, Critterfixer said: I recently spotted a kayak that I need to add to the fleet. I love my canoe, but it's a heavy sucker, and I'm not interested in killing my back more than necessary. Must not die and all that. Will you have a chance to sit on it and get a feel for it before buying it? We bought a 2-seater a few years ago because it was a "good deal", but it proved to have too little leg room, especially in the back. We ended up giving it to my much shorter SIL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Critterfixer said: This is the time of year when I wish I had a squillion dollars and could retire to a tiny stone house in the Ozarks above the Buffalo river, and spend my mornings writing and my afternoons messing about in boats. Oh, and host an ITT get together in the fall when the ticks and chiggers are in retreat, complete with good food, waterfalls, and lots of napping opportunities in sunlit rooms with soft curtains that move ever so gently in the October breeze. This is the time of year I wish I could afford tutors and taxi drivers, maids and chefs, and I could go sit on the beach alone. (Oh, wait, that's all year long, lol.) 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, Critterfixer said: This is the time of year when I wish I had a squillion dollars and could retire to a tiny stone house in the Ozarks above the Buffalo river, and spend my mornings writing and my afternoons messing about in boats. Oh, and host an ITT get together in the fall when the ticks and chiggers are in retreat, complete with good food, waterfalls, and lots of napping opportunities in sunlit rooms with soft curtains that move ever so gently in the October breeze. That sounds delightful. I’ll come, even though I’m not a real boaty person. But I’d be happy to learn. Navigo = I sail. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Critterfixer said: I probably ought to own a hundred acres and have a bigger stone house for the ITT retreat thing. If you find the right property Lars says he'll build both the larger ITT retreat lodge and your smaller cabin. Beaufort says he'll lay the gravel drive. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 5 minutes ago, AMJ said: Will you have a chance to sit on it and get a feel for it before buying it? We bought a 2-seater a few years ago because it was a "good deal", but it proved to have too little leg room, especially in the back. We ended up giving it to my much shorter SIL. Yeah. Never buy a boat you don't sit in first. ETA: Booyah! If you're gonna buy a boat, sit in it first! If you're gonna buy a boat, sit in it first! Don't go and spend the money, If your fanny isn't comfy, If you're gonna buy a boat, sit in it first! 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, Another Lynn said: This is the time of year I wish I could afford tutors and taxi drivers, maids and chefs, and I could go sit on the beach alone. (Oh, wait, that's all year long, lol.) We think alike!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 That’s an “Advice for Life” Booya/h there, Critter! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Another Lynn said: And the coffee pot? I was sure you said the coffee pot. Ergo the microwave. I nuked yesterday’s leftovers. I know it’s not at all what a die-hard coffee drinker is supposed to do, but sue me. I like strong coffee and I don’t like to waste it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 4 hours ago, ikslo said: I can’t think of the trophy as thanks. It’s more like, “You win the Internet!” That's how I use it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 It is story time, but I need 10 minutes to decompress. I'd rather have 2 hours. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Dd11 fell off her ripstick and hurt her foot. :banghead: She can wiggle her toes and move the foot around without any pain, so I told her she has to sit the rest of the day until it is better. We can't go backpacking if she can't walk. :banghead: :banghead: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 I had second sleep and still woke up grumpy. You know when you foresee a problem and your warning is discounted? That’s my day in so many ways. I have decided to stop rescuing in a few areas of my life and only forewarn and it is a bit painful. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 I had a seizure. :blink: We're having gumbo for dinner. :D I need emojis. :willy_nilly: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 I have pizza crusts rising in the oven and the steamer is steaming in the hallway. Chores and such have to be done early today because of a hair appointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 12 minutes ago, Slache said: I had a seizure. :blink: We're having gumbo for dinner. :D I need emojis. :willy_nilly: What kind of seizure? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Unhappy about the seizure, Slache. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 dragged bunny out from under the bed. dragged puppy out from under the bed. dragged bunny out from under the bed. See a theme here? The bedroom door is now closed so no one else can slither under there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 I didn't drag the young cat out of the bed. She burrowed down between the sheets and is napping in my spot. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 No bueno, Slache. This is not new to you, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 7 minutes ago, Critterfixer said: What kind of seizure? I have no idea. Benign. 6 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Unhappy about the seizure, Slache. Me too! I'm exhausted now. 1 minute ago, prairiewindmomma said: No bueno, Slache. This is not new to you, right? Not new and completely benign. I had my first one when I was like 11. I was likely having them long before that but that was the first one I had noticed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Are you all right, Slashie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 21 minutes ago, Slache said: I had a seizure. :blink: Oh, no! Are you okay? (((Slache))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, KrissiK said: Are you all right, Slashie? 2 minutes ago, ikslo said: Oh, no! Are you okay? (((Slache))) Oh, I'm fine. They're just obnoxious. You people have bad memories. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 I'm sorry I frightened everyone. I was just complaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 3 minutes ago, Slache said: I'm sorry I frightened everyone. I was just complaining. Complaining is bad for our health 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 (((Slache))). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 I was out of oat flour so I used coconut flour in my pizza crusts. I hope it works out. It smells good, but you never know with these picky turtles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 I have diagnosed myself based on symptoms (I have an actual diagnoses in a bin in the closet but I'm not digging it out) in case anyone cares. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focal_seizure Lynn, I like the period after the hug. I'm sorry you had a seizure, here's a hug, this is the end of our conversation. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 It’s my non-professional opinion that Slache is okay. Or at least not dead. Carry on! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 4 hours ago, Critterfixer said: Yeah. Never buy a boat you don't sit in first. ETA: Booyah! If you're gonna buy a boat, sit in it first! If you're gonna buy a boat, sit in it first! Don't go and spend the money, If your fanny isn't comfy, If you're gonna buy a boat, sit in it first! I need the gut-bustin' laughin' guy emoji! Now I need to sing that one to my kids. Perhaps all the way to music lessons this afternoon.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Slache said: Oh, I'm fine. They're just obnoxious. You people have bad memories. I have a terrible memory!! But I have already stated that for the record, so y’all can’t hold that against me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 3 hours ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Likety likety likety like!!!! Maybe I should play THAT all the way to music lessons! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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