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Pita

May 30, 2008 - 04:15 PM

QUOTE (Pita @ May 30, 2008 - 09:55 AM)

...If you need me later, I'll be passed out in euphoria over in the corner.

The euphoria is close, so very close. About another hour/half.

*smacks lips*

Yeah, I bumped my own post. I'm a teensch obsessed with my BBQ at the moment. So sue me.

Pita

May 30, 2008 - 04:17 PM

QUOTE (dcjewbear @ May 30, 2008 - 03:44 PM)

I went to a steakhouse of some import, that shall remain nameless (Ruth's Chris), and when one young couple asked for catsup with their beautfully marbled porterhouses the chef appeared and politely asked them to "get the f*ck out".

It was a bad scene, but I didn't really disagree with the chef. These folks were ruining his food ; his art, and he just could not stand it.

Oohhhh. That could not have been good.

Did any of the patrons around them say anything or was it a scene of violent eye rolling and hushed hissing?

chucole

May 30, 2008 - 04:18 PM

QUOTE (Pita @ May 30, 2008 - 03:15 PM)

The euphoria is close, so very close. About another hour/half.

*smacks lips*

Yeah, I bumped my own post. I'm a teensch obsessed with my BBQ at the moment. So sue me.

Sounds wonderful to me Pita. Save me a big plate. People don't seem to be in a very sharing mood today. A little smoke and brew is just what the doctor ordered.

dogabone

May 30, 2008 - 04:24 PM

QUOTE

(dcjewbear @ May 30, 2008 - 03:44 PM)

I went to a steakhouse of some import, that shall remain nameless (Ruth's Chris), and when one young couple asked for catsup with their beautfully marbled porterhouses the chef appeared and politely asked them to "get the f*ck out".

It was a bad scene, but I didn't really disagree with the chef. These folks were ruining his food ; his art, and he just could not stand it.

QUOTE (Pita @ May 30, 2008 - 04:17 PM)

Oohhhh. That could not have been good.

Did any of the patrons around them say anything or was it a scene of violent eye rolling and hushed hissing?

Had I been there, I'd have stood up, applauded, sung "Hallelujah!", and given the chef a big, wet one on the lips! Unfortunately, I can't afford Ruth's Chris.

Pita

May 30, 2008 - 04:32 PM

QUOTE (dogabone @ May 30, 2008 - 05:24 PM)

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Had I been there, I'd have stood up, applauded, sung "Hallelujah!", and given the chef a big, wet one on the lips! Unfortunately, I can't afford Ruth's Chris.

Exactly! After I had a fainting spell, but exactly!

Pita

May 30, 2008 - 04:36 PM

QUOTE (chucole @ May 30, 2008 - 05:18 PM)

Sounds wonderful to me Pita. Save me a big plate. People don't seem to be in a very sharing mood today.

I know. Very weird vibe today/tonight.
I, for one, am bound and determined to share with you all the DumbAzz that is I, or me, or Hir, or...where the H* is Mother when I need her?

QUOTE (chucole)

A little smoke and brew is just what the doctor ordered.

Won't. Go. There. Oops! Did my halo just slip a little? Sorry.

chucole

May 30, 2008 - 05:34 PM

QUOTE (Pita @ May 30, 2008 - 03:36 PM)

I know. Very weird vibe today/tonight.
I, for one, am bound and determined to share with you all the DumbAzz that is I, or me, or Hir, or...where the H* is Mother when I need her?

Won't. Go. There. Oops! Did my halo just slip a little? Sorry.

Oops. Was that a slip?!?!?!

Pita

May 30, 2008 - 05:56 PM

QUOTE (chucole @ May 30, 2008 - 06:34 PM)

Oops. Was that a slip?!?!?!

Freud? Is that you? Why, you ol' son of a gun!

Pita

May 30, 2008 - 05:59 PM

Yet again, I've just realized I was OTing on the wrong thread.

I do hope the new folks will be understanding, as well as those who have been here before me.

*Sometimezers is a terrible thing. Lemme tell you.

*Make no mistake, I do not mock those with Alzheimers, per se, as the gene runs rampant in my maternal line. My brother and I joke about flipping a coin to see which one of us is due next. It is a comment meant to be laughed at for fear or crying. That is all.

Pita

May 30, 2008 - 07:41 PM

Ya'know, this thread could easily be well over 200 pages if I just kept talking to myself. Don't dare me. I will ya' know!

Pita

May 30, 2008 - 07:53 PM

I am peripherally watching "The Mouse Trap" with the kids. Have I ever mentioned my adoration of Nathan Lane? NO? Well, sit down, then.

I care not, what anyone else may say disparagingly, I love him.

The Producers
The Birdcage

His Broadway work? fugghettaboutit.

Pita

May 30, 2008 - 08:18 PM

Speaking of Mouse Trap, we were weren't we?

If any of you tell me you don't like Christopher Walken, I might have to take my leave.

Don't lie just to make me leave, ya ingrates.

Christopher Walken makes me swoon. Yes, I said swoon. He reminds me so much of a High School love/lust, physically, I can't ' stand it. Call me crazy, and you will, but he stokes the fire.

He is funny.

He is creepy.

He can dance. Have have you seen "Pennies from Heaven"? Trained! Trained dancer, I tell ya!

The Suicide Kings? C'Mon?!

Want to know what makes him even sexier to me? He's been married to the same woman for umpteen years! Go Georgia!

IronChef

May 30, 2008 - 08:19 PM

You guys are the best! Don't ever stop having fun.

Good morning! And if I don't see you (to quote The Truman Show), "Good afternoon, good evening and good night!"

Pita

May 30, 2008 - 08:41 PM

QUOTE (Pita @ May 30, 2008 - 08:53 PM)

I am peripherally watching "The Mouse Trap" with the kids....

Oh Goof Lord, I meant "Mouse Hunt" , HUNT, not trap.

I do know of what I speak, just sometimes later.

Pita

May 30, 2008 - 09:55 PM

(((IC))) How've you been? How's the work front? Still afloat?

I can keep talking to myself. It wouldn't be the first time.

wha????

dcjewbear

May 30, 2008 - 11:19 PM

Drew and I saw "Sex and the City" tonight. Is it a great film? No, but as summer entertainment, and one that leaves you with something to think about after, it's wildly successful.

All four actressess are sublime, the Patricia Field costuming is sensational, and it's great to see the addition of Jennifer Hudson to the cast. It's the third terrific film of the summer season

ArtInstigator

May 30, 2008 - 11:46 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

tcfan aka McHuggy!!!!

<3 AI

Jazzie53

May 31, 2008 - 12:40 AM

QUOTE (ArtInstigator @ May 30, 2008 - 11:46 PM)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

tcfan aka McHuggy!!!!

<3 AI

YIPPPEEEEE!!!

*grin*

What she said!!!!

Jazzie53

May 31, 2008 - 12:46 AM

QUOTE (Pita @ May 30, 2008 - 09:55 PM)

(((IC))) How've you been? How's the work front? Still afloat?
I can keep talking to myself. It wouldn't be the first time.

wha????

*big sigh*

Look at it this way, at least when you talk to yourself, you are guaranteed an intelligent conversation!!!! (I've owned this line for the last 40 years LOL! One of my favorites!)

Anyway.....I have actually been out of my mind busy......just met my first deadline for the publishers.....outline, three chapters, and my bio! Wish me luck.

I've also ended up being the moving force in an effort to save my son's charter high school. EEK! Today we did a recruiting table at one of the larger middle schools. It was so funny, though the fashions and hairstyles have changed, kids are still kids are still kids.....whether it is from the "dark ages" (like the 60's LOL) or our hip hop, IPod plugged in, cell phone toting kids of today!

Twas fun, but tiring. Later all, need I say it? Time to say "Goodnite Jazzie"
so
"Goodnite Jazzie"
M'waaaaaaaa
Jazz

TCPhil

May 31, 2008 - 02:46 AM

DCJ/SimpleBear...I'd like to borrow, and paraphrase, something you said...You said it in a different way to CH(of pleasant memory)I would like to say in the memory of Harvey Corman..."You made a lot of people laugh, and that's not nothing"...

TCPhil

May 31, 2008 - 03:01 AM

Ok so none of y'all share my excitement of my buyin' my latest cookbook "Rocco's"...But any cookbook, that makes me feel so inspired, that I "have" to try a recipe from it the very first time I read it(even if I have to modify it)is a GOOD cookbook...Unlike say "Top Chef the Cookbook" wherein the very first recipe can not possibly be right..."Step 3 Cook egg to desired firmness...wait for it...and SET ASIDE" OMG what???

...You do NOT cook an egg(unless it's hard boiled)and set it aside-to what congeal...

...Wait 3 more steps to combine the egg, and the other ingrediance...As an amature I know you do NOT let an egg sit...Looks like the elves didn't really have anybody really check the recipies...Just used the ones from the site...

IronChef

May 31, 2008 - 05:37 AM

QUOTE (Pita @ May 30, 2008 - 10:55 PM)

(((IC))) How've you been? How's the work front? Still afloat?
I can keep talking to myself. It wouldn't be the first time.

wha????

Still floating, and thanks for the hug! At 42, the way I figure it is ...

IronChef

May 31, 2008 - 05:38 AM

QUOTE (IronChef @ May 31, 2008 - 06:37 AM)

Still floating, and thanks for the hug! At 42, the way I figure it is ...

... 4,200 posts ...

Kristlkrost

May 31, 2008 - 05:38 AM

QUOTE (psh072857 @ May 31, 2008 - 03:46 AM)

DCJ/SimpleBear...I'd like to borrow, and paraphrase, something you said...You said it in a different way to CH(of pleasant memory)I would like to say in the memory of Harvey Corman..."You made a lot of people laugh, and that's not nothing"...

Awww Psh that was so great and of
course it was great Bear.
No... it's not nuthin'...It's probably more than
most anything.

I love the funny head stone quotes.

IronChef

May 31, 2008 - 05:38 AM

QUOTE (IronChef @ May 31, 2008 - 06:38 AM)

... 4,200 posts ...

... is a nice time ...

IronChef

May 31, 2008 - 05:47 AM

QUOTE (IronChef @ May 31, 2008 - 06:38 AM)

... is a nice time ...

... to retire.

Kristlkrost

May 31, 2008 - 05:47 AM

QUOTE (Pita @ May 30, 2008 - 09:41 PM)

Oh Goof Lord, I meant "Mouse Hunt" , HUNT, not trap.

I do know of what I speak, just sometimes later.

Pita
Sometimes when I talk to AI late ...she is catching up on the board and reading whilst talking to me. Yeah I know how rude.And I'm not here ..So sometimes she starts bursting out laughing and I'm like..what???? Sometimes she bursts out into a song too (Thanks Chuc)and I make believe I have to hang up real quick 'cause we have a major water leak..ooooops

Well it was you last night that made her burst out laughing (thank GAWD no singing)and I godda' tell you you are one very smart..funny..magical lady...Keep talking 'cause I don't mind reading
you...yourself and you at all!

I'll even pay ya'!!

Kristlkrost

May 31, 2008 - 06:01 AM

QUOTE (dcjewbear @ May 30, 2008 - 03:44 PM)

I went to a steakhouse of some import, that shall remain nameless (Ruth's Chris), and when one young couple asked for catsup with their beautfully marbled porterhouses the chef appeared and politely asked them to "get the f*ck out".

It was a bad scene, but I didn't really disagree with the chef. These folks were ruining his food ; his art, and he just could not stand it.

Oh that made me laugh!
Ketchup Nazi's and angry chefs.

OHMG if you Google angry chef you
get a strange sexual position and all kinds of stuff...Who knew?
There goes Psh to Google lol

I know it's not right but I love it.
mmmmm

I couldn't get in the movie. My theater was mobbed...We only have one right in this town and I didn't want to drive alone in the dark to the
one further away..I'm becoming a wuss in my 29 years again of age.

So I see it was was good???? I was so disappointed.. But I'll go to the mall
today and see it in Superplex comfy seats.
SOB!!!!!

.

dogabone

May 31, 2008 - 07:37 AM

QUOTE (IronChef @ May 31, 2008 - 05:38 AM)

... 4,200 posts ...

Now, if Bravo would only use its own spell check to find out there's only one f in aficionado!

Fordmanrod

May 31, 2008 - 11:03 AM

QUOTE (IronChef @ May 31, 2008 - 05:47 AM)

... to retire.

Please don't...... I value your opinion and would miss it terribly.

topchefan

May 31, 2008 - 02:24 PM

QUOTE (ArtInstigator @ May 31, 2008 - 12:46 AM)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

tcfan aka McHuggy!!!!

<3 AI

Goodness! Thank you very much. I am now 60 years old. How did you know it was my birthday?

topchefan

May 31, 2008 - 02:30 PM

QUOTE (topchefan @ May 31, 2008 - 03:24 PM)

Goodness! Thank you very much. I am now 60 years old. How did you know it was my birthday?

Now I see...it was in my profile. Thanks for adding me as a friend. I really do not know exactly what that means on the boards. Still learning about everything in the Bravo world.

KSBEAR

May 31, 2008 - 03:31 PM

QUOTE (dcjewbear @ May 30, 2008 - 11:19 PM)

Drew and I saw "Sex and the City" tonight. Is it a great film? No, but as summer entertainment, and one that leaves you with something to think about after, it's wildly successful.

All four actressess are sublime, the Patricia Field costuming is sensational, and it's great to see the addition of Jennifer Hudson to the cast. It's the third terrific film of the summer season

So, Drew is better! Yea...he must be if he's getting out and about to see a movie with you. I'm happy!

Kristlkrost

May 31, 2008 - 06:23 PM

QUOTE (topchefan @ May 31, 2008 - 03:24 PM)

Goodness! Thank you very much. I am now 60 years old. How did you know it was my birthday?

Heya McHuggy
I already said Happy Birthday to you on the other board first and really AI is just trying to steal my thunder.

She's the Lisa of the OT board!

We are good friends so she knows
I'm kidding.

(well kinda sorta' all that damn
work for nuthin' )

I will say it again over on this side of town.

CAAAAAAAAAKEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Hope you had an absativley posalutely
(stolen from the movie The Aviator)
splendiforous day.

NightShade

May 31, 2008 - 08:57 PM

This is directed to people with culinary experience: Does anyone know if there is a way to successfully caramelize without using a blow torch?

Jazzie53

May 31, 2008 - 09:49 PM

Just a quick request....my sister just called, one of our cousins was assaulted and beaten by an ex-boyfriend. He's been barricaded in my cousin's house for the last nine hours. She's in the hospital, but has been pretty severely injured. Please send Jazzie's cousin Marlena any prayers and positive thoughts. Gotta go, love
Jazz

Kristlkrost

May 31, 2008 - 09:56 PM

QUOTE (NightShade @ May 31, 2008 - 09:57 PM)

This is directed to people with culinary experience: Does anyone know if there is a way to successfully caramelize without using a blow torch?

LOL!!!!!!

Nightshade
You made me speeeeeeeeeeet

That was [expletive deleted] cute.

Kristlkrost

May 31, 2008 - 09:58 PM

QUOTE (Jazzie53 @ May 31, 2008 - 10:49 PM)

Just a quick request....my sister just called, one of our cousins was assaulted and beaten by an ex-boyfriend. He's been barricaded in my cousin's house for the last nine hours. She's in the hospital, but has been pretty severely injured. Please send Jazzie's cousin Marlena any prayers and positive thoughts. Gotta go, love
Jazz

Oh God going from loling to this.
Jazzie So sorry!...How terrible.

KSBEAR

May 31, 2008 - 11:08 PM

QUOTE (NightShade @ May 31, 2008 - 08:57 PM)

This is directed to people with culinary experience: Does anyone know if there is a way to successfully caramelize without using a blow torch?

Use a salamander?

TCPhil

June 1, 2008 - 02:24 AM

QUOTE (Fordmanrod @ May 31, 2008 - 11:03 AM)

Please don't...... I value your opinion and would miss it terribly.

What he said...please...

...

TCPhil

June 1, 2008 - 02:45 AM

Uh hem...

The Bishops A$$...

The Pastor entered his donkey, in a race; and it won. The Pastor was so pleased he entered the donkey in another race; and won that one also...The headline of the local paper read: PASTORS A$$ OUT FRONT...

The Bishop, didn't want this kind of publicity; and forbade the Pastor, to enter any more races...Headline: BISHOP SCRATCHES PASTORS A$$...

The Bishop, orderd the Pastor, to get rid of the donkey; he sells it too a nun, for the farm...Headline: NUN NOW HAS BEST A$$ IN COUNTY...

The Bishop, fainted...Orderd the Nun to get rid of the donkey(NOW)...She sells it to a farmer for $10.00...Headline(hey it's a very small town): NUN SELLS A$$ FOR $10....

The Bishop, ordered the Nun, to buy back the donkey; and free it on the plaines where it could run free, and wild...Headline: NUN ANNOUNCES HER A$$ IS NOW WILD AND FREE...

Headline: FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD FOR BISHOP FITSIMMONZ...

dogabone

June 1, 2008 - 07:38 AM

QUOTE (NightShade @ May 31, 2008 - 08:57 PM)

This is directed to people with culinary experience: Does anyone know if there is a way to successfully caramelize without using a blow torch?

If you're serious about this—and you're talking about, say, brulée-ing the top of a custard—all you have to do is shove the dish under the broiler. Watch carefully, as it takes very little time (less than a minute), and there's nothing worse than burnt, black sugar.

dogabone

June 1, 2008 - 08:05 AM

For those with questions about Kashruth, there's much, much more to it than simply separating meat and dairy. There are restrictions on what kinds of meat one can eat and how it must be slaughtered and prepared prior to cooking. There are also restrictions on what kind of fish is allowable and how it must be caught. Even wine must be prepared in a specific manner to be considered Kosher.

And, of course, Passover adds a whole extra layer to the dietary restrictions—which also differ between Ashkenazic and Sephardic Jews.

dcjewbear

June 1, 2008 - 02:10 PM

QUOTE (KSBEAR @ May 31, 2008 - 04:31 PM)

So, Drew is better! Yea...he must be if he's getting out and about to see a movie with you. I'm happy!

I don't know that I would say he's better, just a little more mobile. Taking a man with an arm cast and a full leg cast out can be a chore, and by the time we got home he was done, but I had promised him that we would see this film the first day, and I keep my promises.

You should have seen me on the phone, earlier in the day, finding a movie theater, and a restaurant, where he would be comfortable. I don't know how people who have permanent handicaps do anything at all. It is a chore.

My friend, Steve, once said to me, while we were chatting on the phone, years ago, that "you guys are the best boyfriends I know". I thought that was nice of him to say, and sometimes I do have my moments. There are those other times, of course, but I think I did pretty good on this occasion.

bJason

June 1, 2008 - 02:32 PM

QUOTE (woshkie @ May 28, 2008 - 11:02 PM)

Good Evening Tater, I don't think I am depressed at all. I'm really proud of myself and happy to be smoke free. I am thinking that the nicotene is just cleared out and without that horrible stimulant my body is just dragging. Guess how old I am? 55 same as you and probably smoked for just as long. what a coincidence. My hubby is also very supportive and proud of me. Tomorrow I am going to the dentist for my 6 month cleaning and I'm checkin into getting my teeth whitened. I am also calling my Dr and get an appt. I might need some bloodwork and it's possible that my levels are down. I had been diagnosed with vit d def
several months ago and had to take a huge dose of vit d for 4 months I had it retested a couple of months ago and it was fine but now that I have quit the evil weed I may need to check it again. I am really in a good place except for the tired all the time thing and once that is ironed out, look out world here I come....................

Congrats! Still pulling for you! If you have blood work done, you may want to request that your thyroid level be checked. Do you take any vitamins or other supplements? Coming off nicotine has a huge impact on the chemical balance of one's body. It usually takes a minimum of 30 days for the body to begin adjusting itself (longer the older we get). Have you gotten off the patch yet? Nicotine addiction actually only lasts for 48 hours (incredibly). I would start counting the days from going off the patch (instead of off the smokes). It is not at all uncommon to fell lethargic while you are adjusting. Happy to hear your not feeling depressed (that's common, too)!

GOOD ON YA'!!

Having your teeth cleaned is a GREAT idea/reward.

bJason

June 1, 2008 - 03:05 PM

QUOTE (Jazzie53 @ May 31, 2008 - 10:49 PM)

Just a quick request....my sister just called, one of our cousins was assaulted and beaten by an ex-boyfriend. He's been barricaded in my cousin's house for the last nine hours. She's in the hospital, but has been pretty severely injured. Please send Jazzie's cousin Marlena any prayers and positive thoughts. Gotta go, love
Jazz

DONE!

KSBEAR

June 1, 2008 - 04:51 PM

QUOTE (dcjewbear @ June 1, 2008 - 02:10 PM)

I don't know that I would say he's better, just a little more mobile. Taking a man with an arm cast and a full leg cast out can be a chore, and by the time we got home he was done, but I had promised him that we would see this film the first day, and I keep my promises.

You should have seen me on the phone, earlier in the day, finding a movie theater, and a restaurant, where he would be comfortable. I don't know how people who have permanent handicaps do anything at all. It is a chore.

My friend, Steve, once said to me, while we were chatting on the phone, years ago, that "you guys are the best boyfriends I know". I thought that was nice of him to say, and sometimes I do have my moments. There are those other times, of course, but I think I did pretty good on this occasion.

The more "normal" your lives can be...the quicker the recoup time will be. At least that's what my family has always believed, and it seems to work.

topchefan

June 1, 2008 - 06:35 PM

QUOTE (Kristlkrost @ May 31, 2008 - 07:23 PM)

Heya McHuggy
I already said Happy Birthday to you on the other board first and really AI is just trying to steal my thunder.

She's the Lisa of the OT board!

We are good friends so she knows
I'm kidding.

(well kinda sorta' all that damn
work for nuthin' )

I will say it again over on this side of town.

CAAAAAAAAAKEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Hope you had an absativley posalutely
(stolen from the movie The Aviator)
splendiforous day.

Thank you to you both. It was a quiet and wonderful day. A two hour walk on the beach with my two dogs, the Beach Boys, Zoomer and Zephyr.

My sweet wonderful hubby took me to lunch. Received a new computer for my birthday gift, because most of my volunteer work is done from the computer. Got new software a few months earlier.

I am feeling very old, guys and gals. Not the person I used to be. Sigh. But life is still good.

Many hugs to all on the boards...and thanks to those of you who count me among your friends.
tcfan

topchefan

June 1, 2008 - 06:36 PM

QUOTE (Jazzie53 @ May 31, 2008 - 10:49 PM)

Just a quick request....my sister just called, one of our cousins was assaulted and beaten by an ex-boyfriend. He's been barricaded in my cousin's house for the last nine hours. She's in the hospital, but has been pretty severely injured. Please send Jazzie's cousin Marlena any prayers and positive thoughts. Gotta go, love
Jazz

Dear goodness....so sorry...lots of love going your way.
tcfan

topchefan

June 1, 2008 - 06:50 PM

QUOTE (dcjewbear @ June 1, 2008 - 03:10 PM)

I don't know that I would say he's better, just a little more mobile. Taking a man with an arm cast and a full leg cast out can be a chore, and by the time we got home he was done, but I had promised him that we would see this film the first day, and I keep my promises.

You should have seen me on the phone, earlier in the day, finding a movie theater, and a restaurant, where he would be comfortable. I don't know how people who have permanent handicaps do anything at all. It is a chore.

My friend, Steve, once said to me, while we were chatting on the phone, years ago, that "you guys are the best boyfriends I know". I thought that was nice of him to say, and sometimes I do have my moments. There are those other times, of course, but I think I did pretty good on this occasion.

Dearest Bear,

Forgive me. I know Drew was...and is injured. Somehow I missed the post which described how it happened. Was he in an auto accident? Please update me when you have a chance. (Or if anyone else has knowledge of what happened, that would be fine as well.)

I surely am glad that he is home and recovering...however slowly. I am thinking about you and Drew and Denny. Not easy on anyone....sigh.

I am sending you positive thoughts with much love,

tcfan