-
It's that time of year again - our ISP is asking for money. If you have some spare change, please click the Donate link... Thanks!
- About Us
- Search
- Need Help?
- Donate
- Login/Register
Latest Entries
Actions Menu
Blog Roll
- 4F Facebook Page
- Turn Up The Night with Kenny Pick
- Stephanie Miller Show
- The Tim Corrimal Show
- The Rachel Maddow Show
- Angry Americans with Paul Rieckhoff
- Thom Hartmann Program
- Turnips! Fans of Turn Up the Night Facebook Page
- Snopes.com
- Factcheck.org
- Official White House Page, if you must.
- The Brad Blog / Green News Report
- The Poorly Written Political Blog (Joe Santorsa)
Ask a Vet
Author: TriSec
Date: 03/04/2008 11:54:50
Good Morning.
Today is our 1,812th day in Iraq.
We'll start this morning as we always do, with the latest casualty figures courtesy of Antiwar.com:
American Deaths
Since war began (3/19/03): 3973
Since "Mission Accomplished" (5/1/03): 3834
Since Capture of Saddam (12/13/03): 3512
Since Handover (6/29/04): 3115
Since Election (1/31/05): 2535
Today's Cost of War nearing a significant milestone as it passes through $ 499, 615, 000, 000.00
We arise this morning to new sanctions on Iran. UNITED NATIONS (AFP) — The Security Council tightened UN sanctions on Iran Monday for refusing to halt nuclear fuel work as six major powers offered to resume talks with the Islamic Republic to end the standoff.
Fourteen of the council's 15 members voted in favor of Resolution 1803, sponsored by Britain, France and Germany, which slapped a third set of economic and trade sanctions on Iran in 15 months.
Indonesia abstained during the vote which was presided over by Russia, the council chair for March.
But Libya, South Africa and Vietnam, which joined Indonesia in expressing reservations about the need for fresh sanctions at a time when Iran is cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), voted in favor in the end.
After the vote, the six powers trying to scale back Iran's nuclear ambitions issued a statement calling for new talks between EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana and Iran's nuclear negotiator.
"We have asked Javier Solana to meet with Dr. Saeed Jalili, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council," British ambassador John Sawers said on behalf of Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the United States.
The six reconfirmed and pledged to expand a 2006 offer of economic and trade incentives to Iran in exchange for a freeze of its uranium enrichment activities which the West fears is aimed at developing nuclear weapons.
US State Department spokesman Tom Casey said his government was "pleased to see the Security Council has recognized the continuing threat posed by Iran's nuclear program through this vote on additional sanctions."
Speaking ahead of the vote, Iran's UN Ambassador Mohammad Khazaee blasted what he called an "unjust and irrational decision" which he said "undermines the integrity and credibility" of the council.
Accusing the resolution's Western sponsors of pursuing "a politically motivated agenda," he said his country would not comply with demands it views as not "legitimate."
"Any irrational and unlawful act will not help resolve Iran's nuclear issue. It will complicate the dealings around this issue and it will become more difficult," said Iran's Atomic Energy Organization deputy head Mohammad Saeedi.
The Security Council vote came as IAEA chief Mohammed ElBaradei pressed Iran to clear up allegations that it was involved in covert nuclear weapons work.
"I urge Iran to be as active and as cooperative as possible in working with the agency to clarify this matter of serious concern," ElBaradei told the IAEA's 35-member board of governors in Vienna.
The resolution gives Iran three months to comply with UN and IAEA demands to suspend uranium enrichment and reprocessing to help restore international confidence in the peaceful nature of its nuclear program or face new sanctions.
It includes an outright ban on travel by officials involved in Tehran's nuclear and missile programs, and broadens a list of individuals and entities subject to an assets freeze.
It calls for inspections of shipments to and from Iran if there are suspicions of prohibited goods and urges states to "exercise vigilance" in entering into new commitments for public-provided financial support for trade with Iran, including the granting of export credits.
It also urges vigilance in dealing with "all banks domiciled in Iran, in particular Bank Melli and Bank Saderat and their branches and subsidiaries based abroad."
Sawers warned Iranian leaders not to "worsen still further their international isolation" and instead to "listen to what the international community is saying rather than misleading their people by misrepresenting our actions and the IAEA reports."
Today is our 1,812th day in Iraq.
We'll start this morning as we always do, with the latest casualty figures courtesy of Antiwar.com:
American Deaths
Since war began (3/19/03): 3973
Since "Mission Accomplished" (5/1/03): 3834
Since Capture of Saddam (12/13/03): 3512
Since Handover (6/29/04): 3115
Since Election (1/31/05): 2535
Today's Cost of War nearing a significant milestone as it passes through $ 499, 615, 000, 000.00
We arise this morning to new sanctions on Iran. UNITED NATIONS (AFP) — The Security Council tightened UN sanctions on Iran Monday for refusing to halt nuclear fuel work as six major powers offered to resume talks with the Islamic Republic to end the standoff.
Fourteen of the council's 15 members voted in favor of Resolution 1803, sponsored by Britain, France and Germany, which slapped a third set of economic and trade sanctions on Iran in 15 months.
Indonesia abstained during the vote which was presided over by Russia, the council chair for March.
But Libya, South Africa and Vietnam, which joined Indonesia in expressing reservations about the need for fresh sanctions at a time when Iran is cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), voted in favor in the end.
After the vote, the six powers trying to scale back Iran's nuclear ambitions issued a statement calling for new talks between EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana and Iran's nuclear negotiator.
"We have asked Javier Solana to meet with Dr. Saeed Jalili, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council," British ambassador John Sawers said on behalf of Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the United States.
The six reconfirmed and pledged to expand a 2006 offer of economic and trade incentives to Iran in exchange for a freeze of its uranium enrichment activities which the West fears is aimed at developing nuclear weapons.
US State Department spokesman Tom Casey said his government was "pleased to see the Security Council has recognized the continuing threat posed by Iran's nuclear program through this vote on additional sanctions."
Speaking ahead of the vote, Iran's UN Ambassador Mohammad Khazaee blasted what he called an "unjust and irrational decision" which he said "undermines the integrity and credibility" of the council.
Accusing the resolution's Western sponsors of pursuing "a politically motivated agenda," he said his country would not comply with demands it views as not "legitimate."
"Any irrational and unlawful act will not help resolve Iran's nuclear issue. It will complicate the dealings around this issue and it will become more difficult," said Iran's Atomic Energy Organization deputy head Mohammad Saeedi.
The Security Council vote came as IAEA chief Mohammed ElBaradei pressed Iran to clear up allegations that it was involved in covert nuclear weapons work.
"I urge Iran to be as active and as cooperative as possible in working with the agency to clarify this matter of serious concern," ElBaradei told the IAEA's 35-member board of governors in Vienna.
The resolution gives Iran three months to comply with UN and IAEA demands to suspend uranium enrichment and reprocessing to help restore international confidence in the peaceful nature of its nuclear program or face new sanctions.
It includes an outright ban on travel by officials involved in Tehran's nuclear and missile programs, and broadens a list of individuals and entities subject to an assets freeze.
It calls for inspections of shipments to and from Iran if there are suspicions of prohibited goods and urges states to "exercise vigilance" in entering into new commitments for public-provided financial support for trade with Iran, including the granting of export credits.
It also urges vigilance in dealing with "all banks domiciled in Iran, in particular Bank Melli and Bank Saderat and their branches and subsidiaries based abroad."
Sawers warned Iranian leaders not to "worsen still further their international isolation" and instead to "listen to what the international community is saying rather than misleading their people by misrepresenting our actions and the IAEA reports."
I'm sure they'll work wonders and bring Iran back in line with US expectations.
Our friends at IAVA have been quiet during the long winter, but late last week they did post a snippet....do you think veterans are having enough problems with finances, long separations from their families, stress, casualties, and everything else? Add the subprime mortgage crisis, too.
On Thursday, February 28, the House Committee on Veterans Affair’s Economic Opportunity Subcommittee held a hearing about the effect of the national subprime mortgage crisis on the veteran population. The committee Chairwoman, Representative Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-SD) said:
“Sixty four years after President Franklin Delano Roosevelt recognized the need to invest in our nation’s troops after their service to our country, we find ourselves needing to again address the needs of today’s service members, veterans and their dependents.
Today’s hearing provided the opportunity to assess how the current housing market affects our veterans and to determine if the VA’s home loan programs have a role to play in the foreclosures affecting our communities.”
I've had some computer problems this morning....so I'm going to stop here and hope this makes it through. I'll see you inside!
Comments:
Order comments Newest to Oldest Refresh Comments
Comment by 
shelaghc on 03/04/2008 12:06:51
shelaghc on 03/04/2008 12:06:51
I'm just sayin'.....
Comment by 
TriSec on 03/04/2008 13:35:20
<-- TriSec, preparing to try to listen to at least part of Momma this morning...
TriSec on 03/04/2008 13:35:20
<-- TriSec, preparing to try to listen to at least part of Momma this morning...
Comment by shelaghc on 03/04/2008 14:14:09
shelaghc on 03/04/2008 14:14:09
Comment by 
Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 14:37:51
You still got me!
Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 14:37:51
Quote by shelaghc:
You still got me!
Comment by 
livingonli on 03/04/2008 14:37:58
livingonli on 03/04/2008 14:37:58
Good morning everyone. 
How is everyone this morning?
How is everyone this morning?
Comment by 
Raine on 03/04/2008 14:38:53
Raine on 03/04/2008 14:38:53
:yawn: good morning!
Comment by Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 14:39:56
Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 14:39:56
Tri, Raine, Liv How are you guys?
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 14:46:10
heya There!
I am doin' ok this morning, still waking up...
<-------- do your magic!
How are you...
Raine on 03/04/2008 14:46:10
Quote by Grumpymann: Tri, Raine, Liv How are you guys?
I am doin' ok this morning, still waking up...
<-------- do your magic!How are you...
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 14:46:38
John McCain thinks you need a haircut, Hippy.
livingonli on 03/04/2008 14:46:38
Quote by Raine: JohnMcCainisyourJalopy.com
Refresh often...
John McCain thinks you need a haircut, Hippy.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 14:46:53
Good Morning !
Raine on 03/04/2008 14:46:53
Quote by shelaghc: I'm just sayin'.....
Good Morning
!
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 14:49:08
Good mornin' Liv!
I am eagerly awaiting for the polls to CLOSE today.
Raine on 03/04/2008 14:49:08
Quote by livingonli: Good morning everyone.
How is everyone this morning?
I am eagerly awaiting for the polls to CLOSE today.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 14:49:31
Raine on 03/04/2008 14:49:31
HEY!!!!
:clap:
:clap:
Comment by Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 14:50:10
you know if it were not for the fact that she was up against an inhuman rethug. I would not dream of her.
She is noxious.
Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 14:50:10
Quote by Raine: WTF?!?!?
you know if it were not for the fact that she was up against an inhuman rethug. I would not dream of her.
She is noxious.
Comment by TriSec on 03/04/2008 14:50:24
TriSec on 03/04/2008 14:50:24
Well, so much for that idea.
Off to meetings now. Be back maybe for the last hour.
:kickcan:
Off to meetings now. Be back maybe for the last hour.
:kickcan:
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 14:50:38
Raine on 03/04/2008 14:50:38
HEre is hoping that the weather holds up in Ohio today. 
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 14:52:21
Raine on 03/04/2008 14:52:21
:clown: mentioned the johnmccainisyourjalopy.com
It is addicting, I tell you.
My fave so far? John McCain wears Velcro Sneakers...
It is addicting, I tell you.
My fave so far? John McCain wears Velcro Sneakers...
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 03/04/2008 14:53:13
velveeta jones on 03/04/2008 14:53:13
Morning.........? :yawn:
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 14:57:39
Raine on 03/04/2008 14:57:39
Comment by Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 14:58:26
Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 14:58:26
John McCain is not human!
Comment by velveeta jones on 03/04/2008 14:59:05
velveeta jones on 03/04/2008 14:59:05
TriSec, I thought fer sure you'd mention this march (maybe you did last week, I'm not really awake and my brain is gone):
Winter Soldier
Winter Soldier
From March 13-16th, U.S. veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan will testify to what is really happening day in and day out, on the ground in these occupations. To provide a preview, we've created this short film. The film features three members who will be testifying at Winter Soldier and includes videos and photographs of Iraq from their deployments. This video contains graphic content. We need your support to help make Winter Soldier a success.
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 15:06:06
livingonli on 03/04/2008 15:06:06
Poor Tri. The salt mine of meetings is the worst kind of salt.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 15:06:53
Raine on 03/04/2008 15:06:53
Comment by Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 15:07:55
Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 15:07:55
John McCain is trying to answer his wallet
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 15:07:59
Raine on 03/04/2008 15:07:59
A live blog?!?!
At Stephanie Miller.com? :(
At Stephanie Miller.com? :(
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 15:08:30
livingonli on 03/04/2008 15:08:30
They have their own blog. What about us? 
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 15:08:45
Grump, are you crackin' out at the Jalopy? :D
Raine on 03/04/2008 15:08:45
Quote by Grumpymann: John McCain is trying to answer his wallet
Grump, are you crackin' out at the Jalopy? :D
Comment by Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 15:13:09
Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 15:13:09
Comment by Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 15:14:27
Yes.....
I laughed till I pee Pee ed a little bit.....
Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 15:14:27
Quote by Raine:Quote by Grumpymann: John McCain is trying to answer his wallet
Grump, are you crackin' out at the Jalopy? :D
Yes.....
I laughed till I pee Pee ed a little bit.....
Comment by Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 15:16:29
This is my Fav.
"John McCain would remember where he put it if you would just shut up for a few minutes, Dolores"
Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 15:16:29
Quote by Raine:Quote by Grumpymann: John McCain is trying to answer his wallet
Grump, are you crackin' out at the Jalopy? :D
This is my Fav.
"John McCain would remember where he put it if you would just shut up for a few minutes, Dolores"
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 15:18:03
Raine on 03/04/2008 15:18:03
Well, the blog is nice. No emoticons, or audicons. But it is nice.
Comment by 
BobR on 03/04/2008 15:19:09
BobR on 03/04/2008 15:19:09
Morning, folks... :coffee:
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 15:19:19
he really is a grumpy old great uncle!!!
Raine on 03/04/2008 15:19:19
Quote by Grumpymann:Quote by Raine:Quote by Grumpymann: John McCain is trying to answer his wallet
Grump, are you crackin' out at the Jalopy? :D
This is my Fav.
"John McCain would remember where he put it if you would just shut up for a few minutes, Dolores"
he really is a grumpy old great uncle!!!
Comment by BobR on 03/04/2008 15:19:46
StephanieMiller.com is blocked at work for me...
BobR on 03/04/2008 15:19:46
Quote by Raine: Well, the blog is nice. No emoticons, or audicons. But it is nice.
StephanieMiller.com is blocked at work for me...
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 15:20:12
livingonli on 03/04/2008 15:20:12
Morning BobR.
Blogs are more fun with emoticons and audiocons.
Blogs are more fun with emoticons and audiocons.
Comment by BobR on 03/04/2008 15:20:33
They should have asked me to design it! :D
BobR on 03/04/2008 15:20:33
Quote by Raine: Well, the blog is nice. No emoticons, or audicons. But it is nice.
They should have asked me to design it! :D
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 15:21:35
Raine on 03/04/2008 15:21:35
Oh I see that the red names on the blog are those that have a website... :D
Comment by Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 15:21:41
That is good we need you here!
Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 15:21:41
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine: Well, the blog is nice. No emoticons, or audicons. But it is nice.
StephanieMiller.com is blocked at work for me...
That is good we need you here!
Comment by shelaghc on 03/04/2008 15:23:39
Yeah, but you have to go all the way to the bottom to get the new posts. I wish there was a way to reverse that.
Also, the colors are *so* in your face that it's harder for me to get away with it at the job.
At least 4F's colors are a bit more generic.
I can, however, understand why they'd put up their own blog. They have no content control here for one. I'm sure there are other legal issues as well.
shelaghc on 03/04/2008 15:23:39
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine: Well, the blog is nice. No emoticons, or audicons. But it is nice.
They should have asked me to design it! :D
Yeah, but you have to go all the way to the bottom to get the new posts. I wish there was a way to reverse that.
Also, the colors are *so* in your face that it's harder for me to get away with it at the job.
At least 4F's colors are a bit more generic.
I can, however, understand why they'd put up their own blog. They have no content control here for one. I'm sure there are other legal issues as well.
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 15:25:11
That's for sure. It's quaint but needs to be a little more spiffy like this place.
livingonli on 03/04/2008 15:25:11
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine: Well, the blog is nice. No emoticons, or audicons. But it is nice.
They should have asked me to design it! :D
That's for sure. It's quaint but needs to be a little more spiffy like this place.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 15:26:31
That is true, I can understand why as well.
The FAQ's say that they rarely will censor posts, we don't here either.
Raine on 03/04/2008 15:26:31
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine: Well, the blog is nice. No emoticons, or audicons. But it is nice.
They should have asked me to design it! :D
Yeah, but you have to go all the way to the bottom to get the new posts. I wish there was a way to reverse that.
Also, the colors are *so* in your face that it's harder for me to get away with it at the job.
At least 4F's colors are a bit more generic.
I can, however, understand why they'd put up their own blog. They have no content control here for one. I'm sure there are other legal issues as well.
The FAQ's say that they rarely will censor posts, we don't here either.
Comment by velveeta jones on 03/04/2008 15:28:47
velveeta jones on 03/04/2008 15:28:47
Velveeta does NOT like the steph blog.......... its not Velveeta-friendly.*
*for dumb people.
:(
*for dumb people.
:(
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 15:30:17
But you're not dumb. Dumb people couldn't write those Sunday blogs. :hug:
But it does need some more spiffy features.
livingonli on 03/04/2008 15:30:17
Quote by velveeta jones: Velveeta does NOT like the steph blog.......... its not Velveeta-friendly.*
*for dumb people.
:(
But you're not dumb. Dumb people couldn't write those Sunday blogs. :hug:
But it does need some more spiffy features.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 15:33:37
Raine on 03/04/2008 15:33:37
Well My blogging just got more busy. *guh*
Comment by Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 15:34:06
Not at all Ms. Jones, there is no R after your name.
Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 15:34:06
Quote by velveeta jones: Velveeta does NOT like the steph blog.......... its not Velveeta-friendly.*
*for dumb people.
:(
Not at all Ms. Jones, there is no R after your name.
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 15:34:40
Now I have to three blog it.
livingonli on 03/04/2008 15:34:40
Quote by Raine: Well My blogging just got more busy. *guh*
Now I have to three blog it.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 15:35:25
Raine on 03/04/2008 15:35:25
well, please everyone, don't be afraid to put in FourFreedomsBlog.com into the website info... 
Tis always nice to meet new friends. And maybe we could invite a few over for the Hartmann time of day and the flaven.
Tis always nice to meet new friends. And maybe we could invite a few over for the Hartmann time of day and the flaven.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 15:36:43
A blogier a Trois!
Raine on 03/04/2008 15:36:43
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine: Well My blogging just got more busy. *guh*
Now I have to three blog it.
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 15:38:04
;)
livingonli on 03/04/2008 15:38:04
Quote by Raine:A blogier a Trois!Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine: Well My blogging just got more busy. *guh*
Now I have to three blog it.
;)
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 15:39:01
Raine on 03/04/2008 15:39:01
:wacko: Go 
you tell this caller what for!
you tell this caller what for!
Comment by Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 15:40:10
John McCain would remember where he put it if you would just shut up for a few minutes, Dolores
Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 15:40:10
Quote by Raine:Go
John McCain would remember where he put it if you would just shut up for a few minutes, Dolores
Comment by BobR on 03/04/2008 15:40:39
Seriously - according to this caller, Clinton can do whatever she wants to win, yet Obama is dividing the party.
Idiot! :Napoleon Dynamite:
BobR on 03/04/2008 15:40:39
Quote by Raine:
Seriously - according to this caller, Clinton can do whatever she wants to win, yet Obama is dividing the party.
Idiot! :Napoleon Dynamite:
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 15:41:19
livingonli on 03/04/2008 15:41:19
THis caller is screechy and unhinged. Hillary thought that she should have been anoited the nomination and is not liking that she has to compete for it.
Comment by Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 15:41:30
Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 15:41:30
Oh ok I'm a dumb ass.......
This guy is a racEist asshole.......
This guy is a racEist asshole.......
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 15:41:52
Raine on 03/04/2008 15:41:52
This caller just took 2 minutes of our lives that we shall never get back.
Comment by Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 15:42:52
Let me help you.....
Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 15:42:52
Quote by Raine: This caller just took 2 minutes of our lives that we shall never get back.
Let me help you.....
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 15:43:01
not to mention a mysoGYNist sexist pig. (my apologies to pigs.)
Raine on 03/04/2008 15:43:01
Quote by Grumpymann: Oh ok I'm a dumb ass.......
This guy is a racEist asshole.......
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 15:43:47
I feel MUCH better now!
Raine on 03/04/2008 15:43:47
Quote by Grumpymann:Quote by Raine: This caller just took 2 minutes of our lives that we shall never get back.
Let me help you.....
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 15:44:35
Just like teaching a pig to sing.
livingonli on 03/04/2008 15:44:35
Quote by Raine:not to mention a mysoGYNist sexist pig. (my apologies to pigs.)Quote by Grumpymann: Oh ok I'm a dumb ass.......
This guy is a racEist asshole.......
Just like teaching a pig to sing.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 15:45:00
Raine on 03/04/2008 15:45:00
Is still here? I am wondering how the interviewing for the perm job is going? Any word?
still here? I am wondering how the interviewing for the perm job is going? Any word?
Comment by Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 15:47:36
Like trying to tell a Con that a straight line dose not have a 90 degree turn in it.
Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 15:47:36
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:not to mention a mysoGYNist sexist pig. (my apologies to pigs.)Quote by Grumpymann: Oh ok I'm a dumb ass.......
This guy is a racEist asshole.......
Just like teaching a pig to sing.
Like trying to tell a Con that a straight line dose not have a 90 degree turn in it.
Comment by Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 15:51:16
Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 15:51:16
Just to let you all know.
Ms. Grumpy finally got a call from her GP.
She SEEMS to be Ok. But she needs to see a neurologist.
And our last Ferret just died this weekend.
Ms. Grumpy finally got a call from her GP.
She SEEMS to be Ok. But she needs to see a neurologist.
And our last Ferret just died this weekend.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 15:52:21
Raine on 03/04/2008 15:52:21
People CANNOT stay home. Period.
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 15:53:04
livingonli on 03/04/2008 15:53:04
Well it sounds like good news for Mrs. Grump.
Sorry about the ferret, though.
Sorry about the ferret, though.
Comment by shelaghc on 03/04/2008 15:55:35
Hope everything is okay for Mrs. G. And very sorry about your ferret.
I have a friend locally - she's a vet and breeds and raises ferrets. She's supposed to be one of the best in the area. If you're up to it by the time of the meetup, would you like me to get you in touch with her?
shelaghc on 03/04/2008 15:55:35
Quote by Grumpymann: Just to let you all know.
Ms. Grumpy finally got a call from her GP.
She SEEMS to be Ok. But she needs to see a neurologist.
And our last Ferret just died this weekend.
Hope everything is okay for Mrs. G. And very sorry about your ferret.
I have a friend locally - she's a vet and breeds and raises ferrets. She's supposed to be one of the best in the area. If you're up to it by the time of the meetup, would you like me to get you in touch with her?
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 15:57:12
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ :hugs: for the Grumps :hugs: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Raine on 03/04/2008 15:57:12
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 15:58:01
Raine on 03/04/2008 15:58:01
Wow, the screachy callers are out in droves today.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 16:00:34
Raine on 03/04/2008 16:00:34
:cheese: to answer your question, I do believe you are out of luck. Lezbo's need not vote... ;)
;)
Comment by BobR on 03/04/2008 16:00:46
They know it's getting desperate. If Hillary doesn't dominate today, she's got no chance.
BobR on 03/04/2008 16:00:46
Quote by Raine: Wow, the screachy callers are out in droves today.
They know it's getting desperate. If Hillary doesn't dominate today, she's got no chance.
Comment by velveeta jones on 03/04/2008 16:01:15
velveeta jones on 03/04/2008 16:01:15
Grump, I am soooo happy that you wife's results look okay!! I did light a candle for ya'll.
So sorry to hear about your ferret. As you probably know, I have had my hardships with pets this last year and its always hard to lose a loved pet. Non pet owners often can't figure it out!
So sorry to hear about your ferret. As you probably know, I have had my hardships with pets this last year and its always hard to lose a loved pet. Non pet owners often can't figure it out!
Comment by Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 16:03:15
Thanls Liv, Raine for your support.
shelaghc Thanks but my "time of the ferret" is over.
Let me state this clearly.....
NO MORE LIVING THINGS IN MY HOUSE THAT DO NOT PAY RENT!
That includes children!
.......
Well Ms. Grump informed me last night that we WILL be getting a Bird!
....
OK no more living things after the bird!
(I said the same thing about dogs before we got the dumb dog that lays on my head. So I know no matter how much I cry and yell we will do what ever she tells me to do.)
Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 16:03:15
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by Grumpymann: Just to let you all know.
Ms. Grumpy finally got a call from her GP.
She SEEMS to be Ok. But she needs to see a neurologist.
And our last Ferret just died this weekend.
Hope everything is okay for Mrs. G. And very sorry about your ferret.
I have a friend locally - she's a vet and breeds and raises ferrets. She's supposed to be one of the best in the area. If you're up to it by the time of the meetup, would you like me to get you in touch with her?
Thanls Liv, Raine for your support.
shelaghc Thanks but my "time of the ferret" is over.
Let me state this clearly.....
NO MORE LIVING THINGS IN MY HOUSE THAT DO NOT PAY RENT!
That includes children!
.......
Well Ms. Grump informed me last night that we WILL be getting a Bird!
....
OK no more living things after the bird!
(I said the same thing about dogs before we got the dumb dog that lays on my head. So I know no matter how much I cry and yell we will do what ever she tells me to do.)
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 16:03:39
livingonli on 03/04/2008 16:03:39
VJ, I was so sad when I heard about your dogs. :hug:
And I was mad at the dog food company that poisoned the one.
And I was mad at the dog food company that poisoned the one.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 16:04:50
Raine on 03/04/2008 16:04:50
Adonde esta Senora Mala esta Manana? :::: raine does a feeble Fran drecher imitation::::
Comment by Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 16:05:39
Thanks Mis. Jones.
I miss him. But I need to admit that I'm getting a bit old for pets.
Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 16:05:39
Quote by velveeta jones: Grump, I am soooo happy that you wife's results look okay!! I did light a candle for ya'll.
So sorry to hear about your ferret. As you probably know, I have had my hardships with pets this last year and its always hard to lose a loved pet. Non pet owners often can't figure it out!
Thanks Mis. Jones.
I miss him. But I need to admit that I'm getting a bit old for pets.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 16:06:01
Fixxity. So much for my espanol.
Raine on 03/04/2008 16:06:01
Quote by Raine: Adonde esta Senora Mala esta Hoy? :::: raine does a feeble Fran drecher imitation::::
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 16:06:55
Raine on 03/04/2008 16:06:55
I love that dog!
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 16:07:04
Where is she indeed?
livingonli on 03/04/2008 16:07:04
Quote by Raine: Adonde esta Senora Mala esta Manana? :::: raine does a feeble Fran drecher imitation::::
Where is she indeed?
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 16:08:26
Raine on 03/04/2008 16:08:26
Shouldnt KAley be in School?
Comment by BobR on 03/04/2008 16:09:22
BobR on 03/04/2008 16:09:22
awww - cute little girl.
Good job there dashing her hopes for voting for Obama, Steph!
Good job there dashing her hopes for voting for Obama, Steph!
Comment by Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 16:09:50
The Dumb one?
The little Choclet one that sleeps on my head?
The one that rams his head into the rock, and still keeps running?
You want him?
Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 16:09:50
Quote by Raine: I love that dog!
The Dumb one?
The little Choclet one that sleeps on my head?
The one that rams his head into the rock, and still keeps running?
You want him?
Comment by BobR on 03/04/2008 16:10:41
no such thing!
BobR on 03/04/2008 16:10:41
Quote by Grumpymann:
Thanks Mis. Jones.
I miss him. But I need to admit that I'm getting a bit old for pets.
no such thing!
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 16:11:46
Raine on 03/04/2008 16:11:46
:rofl: Blame Canada!
Comment by Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 16:12:58
When they start to pay rent they can stay!
Unless Ms. Grumpy says they can stay.
Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 16:12:58
Quote by BobR:Quote by Grumpymann:
Thanks Mis. Jones.
I miss him. But I need to admit that I'm getting a bit old for pets.
no such thing!
When they start to pay rent they can stay!
Unless Ms. Grumpy says they can stay.
Comment by velveeta jones on 03/04/2008 16:13:37
velveeta jones on 03/04/2008 16:13:37
Yes Raine, I was gonna say.......... where is Mala and Faye?
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 16:14:38
This one!
Raine on 03/04/2008 16:14:38
Quote by Grumpymann:Quote by Raine: I love that dog!
The Dumb one?
The little Choclet one that sleeps on my head?
The one that rams his head into the rock, and still keeps running?
You want him?
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 16:16:30
livingonli on 03/04/2008 16:16:30
Oh, the Unfiltered T-Shirt. Those were good times.
Comment by Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 16:20:03
She's not too bad.
She is IN LOVE with me WAY too much.
Drives me nuts!
But the younger one. He is SO STUPID! He trys to sleep on my head EVERY NIGHT!
(I thought he could stay when he stopped rubbing his balls on my head. But it got worse!)
Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 16:20:03
Quote by Raine:This one!Quote by Grumpymann:Quote by Raine: I love that dog!
The Dumb one?
The little Choclet one that sleeps on my head?
The one that rams his head into the rock, and still keeps running?
You want him?
She's not too bad.
She is IN LOVE with me WAY too much.
Drives me nuts!
But the younger one. He is SO STUPID! He trys to sleep on my head EVERY NIGHT!
(I thought he could stay when he stopped rubbing his balls on my head. But it got worse!)
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 16:23:51
livingonli on 03/04/2008 16:23:51
Melanie Morgan caned from KFSO.
Melanie Morgan — the conservative radio talk show host who chairs Move America Forward, the group which has led efforts to shame and boycott Berkeley for its anti-U.S. Marine Corps recruiting stand — has lost her job at KSFO 560 AM.
Morgan, 51, delivered her final broadcast there today after 14 years at the microphone, she says in a news release. KSFO owner Citadel Broadcasting decided not to renew her contract as part of the company’s announced across-the-board financial cost cutting.
“The ratings were terrific and I got to connect with a lot of passionate conservative casues, and I’m really grateful for that,” Morgan told me just now. “I don’t know what’s going to happen to the show, I don’t know what’s going to happen to KSFO.”
She’ll not be bored, though. She said her e-mail is already overflowing “with all kinds of very, very nice emails of support” and work offers. “I think I’m not going to have very much time to grieve this job.”
Among Morgan’s more incendiary moments:
# Of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, she said, “We’ve got a bull’s-eye painted on her big, wide laughing eyes.“
# Of New York Times editor Bill Keller, after the Times published a story on U.S. government tracking of terrorist funding, she said, “If he were to be tried and convicted of treason, yes, I would have no problem with him being sent to the gas chamber.“
# Of billionaire financier and political contributor George Soros, after her co-host said Soros had “cheerfully and willingly went to work for the Nazis,” she said he’d done so “in order to further his own career.“
Comment by shelaghc on 03/04/2008 16:24:39
shelaghc on 03/04/2008 16:24:39
Are there any foodies on the blog?
Comment by Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 16:26:23
What do you need?
Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 16:26:23
Quote by shelaghc: Are there any foodies on the blog?
What do you need?
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 16:28:02
what is a foodie? I might be one...
Raine on 03/04/2008 16:28:02
Quote by shelaghc: Are there any foodies on the blog?
Comment by BobR on 03/04/2008 16:29:20
I consider myself one... :puffs out chest:
gasp.... weeze...
BobR on 03/04/2008 16:29:20
Quote by shelaghc: Are there any foodies on the blog?
I consider myself one... :puffs out chest:
gasp.... weeze...
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 16:29:33
:rofl:
I could take that!
Raine on 03/04/2008 16:29:33
Quote by Grumpymann:
She's not too bad.
She is IN LOVE with me WAY too much.
Drives me nuts!
But the younger one. He is SO STUPID! He trys to sleep on my head EVERY NIGHT!
(I thought he could stay when he stopped rubbing his balls on my head. But it got worse!)
:rofl:
I could take that!
Comment by Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 16:30:26
Some one who is really into food.
Eating, cooking et. al.
Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 16:30:26
Quote by Raine:what is a foodie? I might be one...Quote by shelaghc: Are there any foodies on the blog?
Some one who is really into food.
Eating, cooking et. al.
Comment by TriSec on 03/04/2008 16:30:35
TriSec on 03/04/2008 16:30:35
Back again...
Well, since Momma was a bust, maybe I'll try for some Hartmann this afternoon.
He's on the AAP stream, yes?
A wee little birdie tells me I'm "fast-tracked" for Maine...apparently I have some allies in the management team that are pulling staff together..
Well, since Momma was a bust, maybe I'll try for some Hartmann this afternoon.
He's on the AAP stream, yes?
A wee little birdie tells me I'm "fast-tracked" for Maine...apparently I have some allies in the management team that are pulling staff together..
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 16:30:47
Raine on 03/04/2008 16:30:47
I defer any foodie questions to Bobber and grump. They at least, knew what the hell a foodie is. :D
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 16:31:40
well then I am more of a foo....
I love the eating part!
Raine on 03/04/2008 16:31:40
Quote by Grumpymann:Quote by Raine:what is a foodie? I might be one...Quote by shelaghc: Are there any foodies on the blog?
Some one who is really into food.
Eating, cooking et. al.
well then I am more of a foo....
I love the eating part!
Comment by Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 16:32:18
He's all yours!
I will bring him to DC!
Just don't tell Ms. Grump!
Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 16:32:18
Quote by Raine:Quote by Grumpymann:
She's not too bad.
She is IN LOVE with me WAY too much.
Drives me nuts!
But the younger one. He is SO STUPID! He trys to sleep on my head EVERY NIGHT!
(I thought he could stay when he stopped rubbing his balls on my head. But it got worse!)
:rofl:
I could take that!
He's all yours!
I will bring him to DC!
Just don't tell Ms. Grump!
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 16:32:21
Raine on 03/04/2008 16:32:21
Good news Tri!!! 
Comment by BobR on 03/04/2008 16:33:08
oh please - you love to cook and eat too. :rolleyes:
BobR on 03/04/2008 16:33:08
Quote by Raine:
well then I am more of a foo....
I love the eating part!
oh please - you love to cook and eat too. :rolleyes:
Comment by TriSec on 03/04/2008 16:33:25
I consider myself more of a baker, but I can try to guide you through boiling water, or making toaste. Ah laike Toaste.
TriSec on 03/04/2008 16:33:25
Quote by Grumpymann:Quote by shelaghc: Are there any foodies on the blog?
What do you need?
I consider myself more of a baker, but I can try to guide you through boiling water, or making toaste. Ah laike Toaste.
Comment by Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 16:33:27
Where is MY invite!?
Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 16:33:27
Quote by TriSec: Back again...
Well, since Momma was a bust, maybe I'll try for some Hartmann this afternoon.
He's on the AAP stream, yes?
A wee little birdie tells me I'm "fast-tracked" for Maine...apparently I have some allies in the management team that are pulling staff together..
Where is MY invite!?
Comment by Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 16:34:55
I needa good Chocklet Chip cookie recapie
Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 16:34:55
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Grumpymann:Quote by shelaghc: Are there any foodies on the blog?
What do you need?
I consider myself more of a baker, but I can try to guide you through boiling water, or making toaste. Ah laike Toaste.
I needa good Chocklet Chip cookie recapie
Comment by shelaghc on 03/04/2008 16:36:08
In the move, I misplaced my favorite quiche recipe. It's an all-purpose one that can be used in combination with many different cheeses and veggies. I'm having company over tomorrow and had planned to make that quiche.
Do you happen to have a similar recipe for the "batter," so to speak? I know the veggie/cheese proportions, just not exactly I might need for the batter.
I have to go out shopping tonight and need to know what I'll need. I suppose I could wing it, but I'd rather not over or under do the various liquids.
shelaghc on 03/04/2008 16:36:08
Quote by BobR:Quote by shelaghc: Are there any foodies on the blog?
I consider myself one... :puffs out chest:
gasp.... weeze...
In the move, I misplaced my favorite quiche recipe. It's an all-purpose one that can be used in combination with many different cheeses and veggies. I'm having company over tomorrow and had planned to make that quiche.
Do you happen to have a similar recipe for the "batter," so to speak? I know the veggie/cheese proportions, just not exactly I might need for the batter.
I have to go out shopping tonight and need to know what I'll need. I suppose I could wing it, but I'd rather not over or under do the various liquids.
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 16:36:30
Sounds good there, Tri. Hope you are able to listen to Thom with us as well.
livingonli on 03/04/2008 16:36:30
Quote by TriSec: Back again...
Well, since Momma was a bust, maybe I'll try for some Hartmann this afternoon.
He's on the AAP stream, yes?
A wee little birdie tells me I'm "fast-tracked" for Maine...apparently I have some allies in the management team that are pulling staff together..
Sounds good there, Tri. Hope you are able to listen to Thom with us as well.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 16:36:30
You are hellbent on getting me on the Ms.' bad side aren't you? Is she good with cats?
Remeber, Ms. Camille has a low tolerance for dogs. And camille-y rules the roost. She is either 12 or 13 this year! My little Shameelley
Raine on 03/04/2008 16:36:30
Quote by Grumpymann:Quote by Raine:Quote by Grumpymann:
She's not too bad.
She is IN LOVE with me WAY too much.
Drives me nuts!
But the younger one. He is SO STUPID! He trys to sleep on my head EVERY NIGHT!
(I thought he could stay when he stopped rubbing his balls on my head. But it got worse!)
:rofl:
I could take that!
He's all yours!
I will bring him to DC!
Just don't tell Ms. Grump!
Remeber, Ms. Camille has a low tolerance for dogs. And camille-y rules the roost. She is either 12 or 13 this year! My little Shameelley
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 16:38:39
You don't want to mess with Camille from what I've heard.
livingonli on 03/04/2008 16:38:39
Quote by Raine:
Remeber, Ms. Camille has a low tolerance for dogs. And camille-y rules the roost. She is either 12 or 13 this year! My little Shameelley
You don't want to mess with Camille from what I've heard.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 16:40:15
Raine on 03/04/2008 16:40:15
I LOVE when Quotes the constitution!
Quotes the constitution!
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 16:41:54
We dog sat for 2 dogs a few weeks ago, her stankeye was so strong, they would not come within 5 feet of her... :D
By the time the week was over, she was willing to walk past them. That gave me hope that yes, we could actually finally get a dog.
Raine on 03/04/2008 16:41:54
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:
Remeber, Ms. Camille has a low tolerance for dogs. And camille-y rules the roost. She is either 12 or 13 this year! My little Shameelley
You don't want to mess with Camille from what I've heard.
By the time the week was over, she was willing to walk past them. That gave me hope that yes, we could actually finally get a dog.
Comment by shelaghc on 03/04/2008 16:42:25
shelaghc on 03/04/2008 16:42:25
I haven't been able to listen to Steph all day.
:(
The guy I'm working for has been in his office doing doctorin' stuff on the phone.
:::: sigh :::::
:(
The guy I'm working for has been in his office doing doctorin' stuff on the phone.
:::: sigh :::::
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 16:43:55
Raine on 03/04/2008 16:43:55
The SMS blog crashed.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 16:44:41
No headphones either I guess, huh?
Raine on 03/04/2008 16:44:41
Quote by shelaghc: I haven't been able to listen to Steph all day.
:(
The guy I'm working for has been in his office doing doctorin' stuff on the phone.
:::: sigh :::::
Comment by shelaghc on 03/04/2008 16:45:36
As I have to answer his phone, it would be a tad "AWK-ward".....
shelaghc on 03/04/2008 16:45:36
Quote by Raine:No headphones either I guess, huh?Quote by shelaghc: I haven't been able to listen to Steph all day.
:(
The guy I'm working for has been in his office doing doctorin' stuff on the phone.
:::: sigh :::::
As I have to answer his phone, it would be a tad "AWK-ward".....
Comment by BobR on 03/04/2008 16:46:38
I usually just use the recipe in my Betty Crocker cookbook (I know that sounds a little pedestrian, but the recipes are usually very good). You could just google it, and you'll find more recipes than you can imagine. I do that all the time, then sort of "average" the recipes I find, based on what I'm trying to do (and sometimes based on what ingredients I have available).
BobR on 03/04/2008 16:46:38
Quote by shelaghc:
In the move, I misplaced my favorite quiche recipe. It's an all-purpose one that can be used in combination with many different cheeses and veggies. I'm having company over tomorrow and had planned to make that quiche.
Do you happen to have a similar recipe for the "batter," so to speak? I know the veggie/cheese proportions, just not exactly I might need for the batter.
I have to go out shopping tonight and need to know what I'll need. I suppose I could wing it, but I'd rather not over or under do the various liquids.
I usually just use the recipe in my Betty Crocker cookbook (I know that sounds a little pedestrian, but the recipes are usually very good). You could just google it, and you'll find more recipes than you can imagine. I do that all the time, then sort of "average" the recipes I find, based on what I'm trying to do (and sometimes based on what ingredients I have available).
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 16:46:45
Guess it was more than it could handle.
livingonli on 03/04/2008 16:46:45
Quote by Raine: The SMS blog crashed.
Guess it was more than it could handle.
Comment by TriSec on 03/04/2008 16:50:07
TriSec on 03/04/2008 16:50:07
Lesse....I've got the traditional Massachusetts "Toll House Cookie" recipe (invented right here, ya know...)
* 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter
* ¾ cup granulated sugar
* ¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 2 large eggs
* 1 cup Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in a large mixer bowl till creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
And Quiche? Can't say I've got much experience in that area, but try this:
From chef and author Julia Child
1997
Quiche is an easy dish for luncheons, suppers, or appetizers. Its savory filling of cheese and onions, or spinach, or lobster or etc., is held together by a custard--liquid and eggs which slowly coagulate in the oven.
All-purpose custard. Whatever the filling, the custard mixture remains the same, and as you can't be exact about total amounts since pie shells vary in depth, you can at least calculate the custard by egg:
Whisk 1 "large" egg in a measuring cup. Blend in liquid (usually milk) to reach the 1/2 c. mark.
For example, whisk 3 eggs into 4-c. measure and stir in enough milk to reach the 1 1/2-c. mark. Whisk in a little salt to taste, freshly ground white pepper plus perhaps a speck of nutmeg, or drops of hot-pepper sauce. This is usually the amount you'll need for an 8- to 9-inch shell.
Pie shells for quiche:
Quiches are traditionally served in a prebaked, freestanding, straight-sided shell formed in a ring 1/2 to 3/4 inches deep. If you can't find one, use a regular pie tin with slanting sides or a store-bought frozen pie shell. Or, for appetizers, bake in a free-form rectangular shell that cuts nicely into bite sizes. In any case, prick the bottom of the dough at 1/4-inch intervals with a table fork and, to prevent sides from collapsing and bottom from rising, weigh down with buttered aluminum foil filled with dried beans (which can be kept and used indefinitely for this purpose). Bake at 450 degrees for about 10 minutes, until the dough has set; remove foil and beans and bake another 7 to 8 minutes more, to brown slightly.
* 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter
* ¾ cup granulated sugar
* ¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 2 large eggs
* 1 cup Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in a large mixer bowl till creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
And Quiche? Can't say I've got much experience in that area, but try this:
From chef and author Julia Child
1997
Quiche is an easy dish for luncheons, suppers, or appetizers. Its savory filling of cheese and onions, or spinach, or lobster or etc., is held together by a custard--liquid and eggs which slowly coagulate in the oven.
All-purpose custard. Whatever the filling, the custard mixture remains the same, and as you can't be exact about total amounts since pie shells vary in depth, you can at least calculate the custard by egg:
Whisk 1 "large" egg in a measuring cup. Blend in liquid (usually milk) to reach the 1/2 c. mark.
For example, whisk 3 eggs into 4-c. measure and stir in enough milk to reach the 1 1/2-c. mark. Whisk in a little salt to taste, freshly ground white pepper plus perhaps a speck of nutmeg, or drops of hot-pepper sauce. This is usually the amount you'll need for an 8- to 9-inch shell.
Pie shells for quiche:
Quiches are traditionally served in a prebaked, freestanding, straight-sided shell formed in a ring 1/2 to 3/4 inches deep. If you can't find one, use a regular pie tin with slanting sides or a store-bought frozen pie shell. Or, for appetizers, bake in a free-form rectangular shell that cuts nicely into bite sizes. In any case, prick the bottom of the dough at 1/4-inch intervals with a table fork and, to prevent sides from collapsing and bottom from rising, weigh down with buttered aluminum foil filled with dried beans (which can be kept and used indefinitely for this purpose). Bake at 450 degrees for about 10 minutes, until the dough has set; remove foil and beans and bake another 7 to 8 minutes more, to brown slightly.
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 16:50:25
livingonli on 03/04/2008 16:50:25
The SMS blog is back up.
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 16:51:17
Never mind. It crashed again.
livingonli on 03/04/2008 16:51:17
Quote by livingonli: The SMS blog is back up.
Never mind. It crashed again.
Comment by TriSec on 03/04/2008 16:52:03
TriSec on 03/04/2008 16:52:03
Oh, and give this site a lookover: Recipe Source
If I don't have it in my library...it's on this website.
If I don't have it in my library...it's on this website.
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 16:54:13
livingonli on 03/04/2008 16:54:13
Raine *Hussein* I love it. 
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 16:56:19
Raine on 03/04/2008 16:56:19
If the phone rang at 3 am, well let me put it this way, have you ever tried to wake up grandpa at that time of the morning?
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 16:57:27
::: joAnn Worley :::
Raine on 03/04/2008 16:57:27
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by Raine:No headphones either I guess, huh?Quote by shelaghc: I haven't been able to listen to Steph all day.
:(
The guy I'm working for has been in his office doing doctorin' stuff on the phone.
:::: sigh :::::
As I have to answer his phone, it would be a tad "AWK-ward".....
Comment by Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 16:59:17
Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 16:59:17
I have a 3 THREE hour drive to work tomorrow. And I have to be there at 6:00 am.
The case is going to be about ten 10 Hours.
And the office called me to ask if I needed a hotel.
As if that is not stupid enough when I called them back to confirm the hotel then got pissed when I insisted on 2 days.
As if I was kind of crazy to want to get some sleep after working ten hours straight.
Note I do not get bathroom brakes, I do not get lunch brakes I have to sit there from start to finnish!
This shit is pissing me off!
The case is going to be about ten 10 Hours.
And the office called me to ask if I needed a hotel.
As if that is not stupid enough when I called them back to confirm the hotel then got pissed when I insisted on 2 days.
As if I was kind of crazy to want to get some sleep after working ten hours straight.
Note I do not get bathroom brakes, I do not get lunch brakes I have to sit there from start to finnish!
This shit is pissing me off!
Comment by Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 17:00:38
Only when he falls asleep in his Velcro shoes .......
Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 17:00:38
Quote by Raine: If the phone rang at 3 am, well let me put it this way, have you ever tried to wake up grandpa at that time of the morning?
Only when he falls asleep in his Velcro shoes .......
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 17:01:31
livingonli on 03/04/2008 17:01:31
That gig sucks Grump. 10 hours without a break. I could not manage that. I would definitely want to crash after that.
Comment by shelaghc on 03/04/2008 17:01:53
The Julia "recipe" you gave for the custard (see how little I know? I called it batter!) sounds pretty close to what I'm used to - although mine used either cream or half and half.
I did try SOAR but wound up more confused than anything from all the variations there.
Many thanks for clearing my head!
shelaghc on 03/04/2008 17:01:53
Quote by TriSec: Oh, and give this site a lookover: Recipe Source
If I don't have it in my library...it's on this website.
The Julia "recipe" you gave for the custard (see how little I know? I called it batter!) sounds pretty close to what I'm used to - although mine used either cream or half and half.
I did try SOAR but wound up more confused than anything from all the variations there.
Many thanks for clearing my head!
Comment by shelaghc on 03/04/2008 17:03:02
I didn't like it anyway. It kept logging me out.
shelaghc on 03/04/2008 17:03:02
Quote by livingonli:Quote by livingonli: The SMS blog is back up.
Never mind. It crashed again.
I didn't like it anyway. It kept logging me out.
Comment by shelaghc on 03/04/2008 17:04:25
Uh, check that, but I think that's rather illegal. Time for a chat with HR perhaps?
shelaghc on 03/04/2008 17:04:25
Quote by Grumpymann: I have a 3 THREE hour drive to work tomorrow. And I have to be there at 6:00 am.
The case is going to be about ten 10 Hours.
And the office called me to ask if I needed a hotel.
As if that is not stupid enough when I called them back to confirm the hotel then got pissed when I insisted on 2 days.
As if I was kind of crazy to want to get some sleep after working ten hours straight.
Note I do not get bathroom brakes, I do not get lunch brakes I have to sit there from start to finnish!
This shit is pissing me off!
Uh, check that, but I think that's rather illegal. Time for a chat with HR perhaps?
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 17:04:31
I think there's a time limit of inactivity at Stephaniemiller.com so after you log in if you don't comment or do anything, it bumps you out. Until today, I usually just logged in to access the live stream.
livingonli on 03/04/2008 17:04:31
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by livingonli:Quote by livingonli: The SMS blog is back up.
Never mind. It crashed again.
I didn't like it anyway. It kept logging me out.
I think there's a time limit of inactivity at Stephaniemiller.com so after you log in if you don't comment or do anything, it bumps you out. Until today, I usually just logged in to access the live stream.
Comment by Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 17:10:54
Salary, I get paid by the month not the hour. (it is really better for me I work about 3 days a week and still get paid in full. )
It just sucks big time when I get the Marathon cases. Or have a long drive for a case. Tomorrow I get BOTH!
I LOVE the job most of the time. But like yesterday I had a 10 hour case. I usually get the next day off.
It just makes me mad that they want me to start a drive at 3 a.m. Work all day and then drive home. (My boss will not drive 2 hours unless he's going to be gone for at least 2 days.) But I do it and drive home the same day.
Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 17:10:54
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by Grumpymann: I have a 3 THREE hour drive to work tomorrow. And I have to be there at 6:00 am.
The case is going to be about ten 10 Hours.
And the office called me to ask if I needed a hotel.
As if that is not stupid enough when I called them back to confirm the hotel then got pissed when I insisted on 2 days.
As if I was kind of crazy to want to get some sleep after working ten hours straight.
Note I do not get bathroom brakes, I do not get lunch brakes I have to sit there from start to finnish!
This shit is pissing me off!
Uh, check that, but I think that's rather illegal. Time for a chat with HR perhaps?
It just sucks big time when I get the Marathon cases. Or have a long drive for a case. Tomorrow I get BOTH!
I LOVE the job most of the time. But like yesterday I had a 10 hour case. I usually get the next day off.
It just makes me mad that they want me to start a drive at 3 a.m. Work all day and then drive home. (My boss will not drive 2 hours unless he's going to be gone for at least 2 days.) But I do it and drive home the same day.
Comment by Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 17:11:59
It's a GREAT job!
Some days it sucks!
Grumpymann on 03/04/2008 17:11:59
Quote by livingonli: That gig sucks Grump. 10 hours without a break. I could not manage that. I would definitely want to crash after that.
It's a GREAT job!
Some days it sucks!
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 17:17:17
Raine on 03/04/2008 17:17:17
on the phone with my uncle.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 17:21:05
:rofl:
Raine on 03/04/2008 17:21:05
Quote by Grumpymann:Quote by Raine: If the phone rang at 3 am, well let me put it this way, have you ever tried to wake up grandpa at that time of the morning?
Only when he falls asleep in his Velcro shoes .......
Comment by 
wickedpam on 03/04/2008 17:29:14
wickedpam on 03/04/2008 17:29:14
Afternoon! :hug:
Finally in from the 2nd Doc - everything looks good and he's thrilled with the weightloss. :D
Finally in from the 2nd Doc - everything looks good and he's thrilled with the weightloss. :D
Comment by shelaghc on 03/04/2008 17:29:45
shelaghc on 03/04/2008 17:29:45
Eating samosas for lunch.
Gooooooooood stuff! Leftover from the Sunday calling thing.
Gooooooooood stuff! Leftover from the Sunday calling thing.
Comment by wickedpam on 03/04/2008 17:38:35
wickedpam on 03/04/2008 17:38:35
Did anyone check out Steph's live blog?
Okay off to a meeting now - back later :D
Okay off to a meeting now - back later :D
Comment by TriSec on 03/04/2008 17:46:28
TriSec on 03/04/2008 17:46:28
Ah, you can never go wrong with Julia...
A little wine in the chicken, a little wine in the chef; it's all good!
A little wine in the chicken, a little wine in the chef; it's all good!
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 17:48:25
Me, Raine, and Velveeta posted there. A few others looked. BobR is blocked though.
Congrats on the doctor stuff though as well.
livingonli on 03/04/2008 17:48:25
Quote by wickedpam: Did anyone check out Steph's live blog?
Okay off to a meeting now - back later :D
Me, Raine, and Velveeta posted there. A few others looked. BobR is blocked though.
Congrats on the doctor stuff though as well.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 17:59:30
Raine on 03/04/2008 17:59:30
still on the phone....
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 17:59:38
livingonli on 03/04/2008 17:59:38
Anyone listening to Thom? Did that last caller sound like a Hillary shill or what?
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 18:13:20
Raine on 03/04/2008 18:13:20
So mala is here... do I have to be concerned about Faye???
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 18:22:49
livingonli on 03/04/2008 18:22:49
Maybe Faye is busy. She might drop in tonight to follow the primary returns.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 18:29:22
:clap:
Raine on 03/04/2008 18:29:22
Quote by wickedpam: Afternoon! :hug:
Finally in from the 2nd Doc - everything looks good and he's thrilled with the weightloss. :D
:clap:
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 18:46:29
livingonli on 03/04/2008 18:46:29
Right now, the Dow is down 205 points.
Comment by BobR on 03/04/2008 19:16:36
Did you ever tell us how that went? (I must have missed it if you did)
BobR on 03/04/2008 19:16:36
Quote by shelaghc: Eating samosas for lunch.
Gooooooooood stuff! Leftover from the Sunday calling thing.
Did you ever tell us how that went? (I must have missed it if you did)
Comment by TriSec on 03/04/2008 19:41:05
TriSec on 03/04/2008 19:41:05
So....is it right to feel gloom and doom and 'buyer's regret' before making a major life change?
Mrs. TriSec is growing more oppositional to this whole Maine thing as it increasingly looks like it may become a reality.
I'm a bit torn up about it now.
:kickcan:
God damn it, shouldn't buying a house and having a yard to play in and getting the hell away from the drug dealers that live two doors down from us be enough????
Mrs. TriSec is growing more oppositional to this whole Maine thing as it increasingly looks like it may become a reality.
I'm a bit torn up about it now.
:kickcan:
God damn it, shouldn't buying a house and having a yard to play in and getting the hell away from the drug dealers that live two doors down from us be enough????
Comment by shelaghc on 03/04/2008 19:49:45
Depends - how long have you lived there and how strong is your social circle? Does Mrs. T work outside the house? Does she have firm roots in the community that she'll be giving up?
It's always hard to move. A friend of mine is moving only about a mile away from where she currently lives. It's just been her and the cat for about a year now - her parents are now both dead but she lived there for many years taking care of them both until they had to be placed in a nursing home. The neighborhood is going downhill fast and she got an extraordinary amount of cash money for the place. But it's where she's lived for many many years and the spirit and memory of her parents cling to the walls.
It's been a very hard decision for her despite knowing it's the right one for her now.
So it's totally understandable that you and Mrs. T are having misgivings and getting nervous about leaving the known behind for the unknown.
shelaghc on 03/04/2008 19:49:45
Quote by TriSec: So....is it right to feel gloom and doom and 'buyer's regret' before making a major life change?
Mrs. TriSec is growing more oppositional to this whole Maine thing as it increasingly looks like it may become a reality.
I'm a bit torn up about it now.
:kickcan:
God damn it, shouldn't buying a house and having a yard to play in and getting the hell away from the drug dealers that live two doors down from us be enough????
Depends - how long have you lived there and how strong is your social circle? Does Mrs. T work outside the house? Does she have firm roots in the community that she'll be giving up?
It's always hard to move. A friend of mine is moving only about a mile away from where she currently lives. It's just been her and the cat for about a year now - her parents are now both dead but she lived there for many years taking care of them both until they had to be placed in a nursing home. The neighborhood is going downhill fast and she got an extraordinary amount of cash money for the place. But it's where she's lived for many many years and the spirit and memory of her parents cling to the walls.
It's been a very hard decision for her despite knowing it's the right one for her now.
So it's totally understandable that you and Mrs. T are having misgivings and getting nervous about leaving the known behind for the unknown.
Comment by wickedpam on 03/04/2008 19:56:58
I'm back
Thanks for all the kudos guys!
wickedpam on 03/04/2008 19:56:58
Quote by Raine: So mala is here... do I have to be concerned about Faye???
I'm back
Thanks for all the kudos guys!
Comment by TriSec on 03/04/2008 20:00:14
TriSec on 03/04/2008 20:00:14
eh, maybe it's just me. My parents divorced when I was in eighth grade; I've always been a transient. The only roots I have are at my grandparent's houses...the one in Saugus that I refer to as my ancestral homeland (and the one my aunt wants to sell when she retires) and their place in Florida...
I'm like grapes; I'm more connected to the terroir of a place...which is why the ocean and the north woods are such a strong attraction to me. I grew up by the sea, and my favorite place on earth is the South Shore of Nova Scotia, which not coincidentally is at the same latitude as Belfast, ME.
Mrs. TriSec has a small job in the school system, and is involved in the scouting program here. I think it's more concern over young Javier and leaving the only life and home he knows behind...but he's young; he'll rebound.
Mrs. TriSec is also very close to her home and family...but again, my relationship with both parents is much cooler, as previously mentioned.
I'm going to have to go all managerial and run a cost/benefit analysis here, methinks. But it's a no-brainer in the end.
I'm like grapes; I'm more connected to the terroir of a place...which is why the ocean and the north woods are such a strong attraction to me. I grew up by the sea, and my favorite place on earth is the South Shore of Nova Scotia, which not coincidentally is at the same latitude as Belfast, ME.
Mrs. TriSec has a small job in the school system, and is involved in the scouting program here. I think it's more concern over young Javier and leaving the only life and home he knows behind...but he's young; he'll rebound.
Mrs. TriSec is also very close to her home and family...but again, my relationship with both parents is much cooler, as previously mentioned.
I'm going to have to go all managerial and run a cost/benefit analysis here, methinks. But it's a no-brainer in the end.
Comment by wickedpam on 03/04/2008 20:01:07
Is this ya'll first house? If so I can totally understand - it's a scary thing but totally worth it.
As for moving - it's hard to pull up roots and move to some place completely foreign. It's like you've been moving along toward a finish line (or something like that) all this time, taking your time making progress but you can see the checkered flag off in the distance. Then someone hits reset and you have to start all over again. It's scary and uncertain and change. Change's make people hopful and anxious all at the same time.
Talk it out with her, maybe there's something underlaying that she's not really saying.
:hug: to you and Mrs. T
wickedpam on 03/04/2008 20:01:07
Quote by TriSec: So....is it right to feel gloom and doom and 'buyer's regret' before making a major life change?
Mrs. TriSec is growing more oppositional to this whole Maine thing as it increasingly looks like it may become a reality.
I'm a bit torn up about it now.
:kickcan:
God damn it, shouldn't buying a house and having a yard to play in and getting the hell away from the drug dealers that live two doors down from us be enough????
Is this ya'll first house? If so I can totally understand - it's a scary thing but totally worth it.
As for moving - it's hard to pull up roots and move to some place completely foreign. It's like you've been moving along toward a finish line (or something like that) all this time, taking your time making progress but you can see the checkered flag off in the distance. Then someone hits reset and you have to start all over again. It's scary and uncertain and change. Change's make people hopful and anxious all at the same time.
Talk it out with her, maybe there's something underlaying that she's not really saying.
:hug:
to you and Mrs. T
Comment by BobR on 03/04/2008 20:13:18
Growing up in a small town is the best for kids. There are fields for playing baseball, creeks and woods to explore, he can ride his bike everywhere he wants to go, and with a port nearby, he could get first-hand knowledge of all things nautical. You will be part of a community.
Plus, there will be scouting there as well.
Your in-laws will be close enough to visit whenever she wants to, and far enough away that they can be avoided when necessary.
BobR on 03/04/2008 20:13:18
Quote by TriSec: eh, maybe it's just me. My parents divorced when I was in eighth grade; I've always been a transient. The only roots I have are at my grandparent's houses...the one in Saugus that I refer to as my ancestral homeland (and the one my aunt wants to sell when she retires) and their place in Florida...
I'm like grapes; I'm more connected to the terroir of a place...which is why the ocean and the north woods are such a strong attraction to me. I grew up by the sea, and my favorite place on earth is the South Shore of Nova Scotia, which not coincidentally is at the same latitude as Belfast, ME.
Mrs. TriSec has a small job in the school system, and is involved in the scouting program here. I think it's more concern over young Javier and leaving the only life and home he knows behind...but he's young; he'll rebound.
Mrs. TriSec is also very close to her home and family...but again, my relationship with both parents is much cooler, as previously mentioned.
I'm going to have to go all managerial and run a cost/benefit analysis here, methinks. But it's a no-brainer in the end.
Growing up in a small town is the best for kids. There are fields for playing baseball, creeks and woods to explore, he can ride his bike everywhere he wants to go, and with a port nearby, he could get first-hand knowledge of all things nautical. You will be part of a community.
Plus, there will be scouting there as well.
Your in-laws will be close enough to visit whenever she wants to, and far enough away that they can be avoided when necessary.
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 20:16:36
livingonli on 03/04/2008 20:16:36
I know it's a big deal to move. Ever since I got laid off in 2005 between my financial situation and the cost of living, I have given thought to leaving New York, but I have lived here all my life that I do feel rooted here and it would be difficult for me to leave it all behind. That's probably why I wish that I was working in Manhattan where I could get something that pays better and get some chances to enjoy the city that I never really get to go to.
I know that the only barely affordable places are now way out in Suffolk County which would be removed from everything and I wouldn't be crazy about the fact that traveling anywhere involves either a long trek to the City or paying extra for one of the ferries to Connecticut.
I know that the only barely affordable places are now way out in Suffolk County which would be removed from everything and I wouldn't be crazy about the fact that traveling anywhere involves either a long trek to the City or paying extra for one of the ferries to Connecticut.
Comment by wickedpam on 03/04/2008 20:26:09
wickedpam on 03/04/2008 20:26:09
We used of that "servant" auctions, I never realized how bad that seemed until this moment.
Comment by wickedpam on 03/04/2008 20:27:26
I keep telling you DC Metro or Balitmore is a good area.
When your ready to take that step to move, you'll know and you'll know where you want to be :hug:
wickedpam on 03/04/2008 20:27:26
Quote by livingonli: I know it's a big deal to move. Ever since I got laid off in 2005 between my financial situation and the cost of living, I have given thought to leaving New York, but I have lived here all my life that I do feel rooted here and it would be difficult for me to leave it all behind. That's probably why I wish that I was working in Manhattan where I could get something that pays better and get some chances to enjoy the city that I never really get to go to.
I know that the only barely affordable places are now way out in Suffolk County which would be removed from everything and I wouldn't be crazy about the fact that traveling anywhere involves either a long trek to the City or paying extra for one of the ferries to Connecticut.
I keep telling you DC Metro or Balitmore is a good area.
When your ready to take that step to move, you'll know and you'll know where you want to be :hug:
Comment by wickedpam on 03/04/2008 20:36:02
wickedpam on 03/04/2008 20:36:02
Oh, I know why that pastor would say you can't do yoga if you are Christian. It has something to do with at meditative state and leaving yourself open to attacks by the devil.
Comment by BobR on 03/04/2008 20:47:52
Plus yoga originated in the Hindu religion...
BobR on 03/04/2008 20:47:52
Quote by wickedpam: Oh, I know why that pastor would say you can't do yoga if you are Christian. It has something to do with at meditative state and leaving yourself open to attacks by the devil.
Plus yoga originated in the Hindu religion...
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 20:50:37
livingonli on 03/04/2008 20:50:37
What if you just sold your soul for Rock and Roll? 
Comment by wickedpam on 03/04/2008 20:53:35
True, but it's mostly the opening your self up for the chance of being possessed. I swear to God I've have and do know people who really believe that to be true.
wickedpam on 03/04/2008 20:53:35
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam: Oh, I know why that pastor would say you can't do yoga if you are Christian. It has something to do with at meditative state and leaving yourself open to attacks by the devil.
Plus yoga originated in the Hindu religion...
True, but it's mostly the opening your self up for the chance of being possessed. I swear to God I've have and do know people who really believe that to be true.
Comment by wickedpam on 03/04/2008 20:54:18
You spend you afterlife in Cleveland. ;)
wickedpam on 03/04/2008 20:54:18
Quote by livingonli: What if you just sold your soul for Rock and Roll?
You spend you afterlife in Cleveland. ;)
Comment by shelaghc on 03/04/2008 21:06:20
Yep, I grew up with that culture. No hypnosis either. You never know what little demon is lurking behind you and what would the Winchester Brothers do if they found you already possessed?
shelaghc on 03/04/2008 21:06:20
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam: Oh, I know why that pastor would say you can't do yoga if you are Christian. It has something to do with at meditative state and leaving yourself open to attacks by the devil.
Plus yoga originated in the Hindu religion...
True, but it's mostly the opening your self up for the chance of being possessed. I swear to God I've have and do know people who really believe that to be true.
Yep, I grew up with that culture. No hypnosis either. You never know what little demon is lurking behind you and what would the Winchester Brothers do if they found you already possessed?
Comment by shelaghc on 03/04/2008 21:07:07
Speaking of hell........
shelaghc on 03/04/2008 21:07:07
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by livingonli: What if you just sold your soul for Rock and Roll?
You spend you afterlife in Cleveland. ;)
Speaking of hell........
Comment by TriSec on 03/04/2008 21:07:24
We've never owned our own home (but we would in Maine)...we're in the same apartment that I moved into two months before we were married...our entire existence together has been here.
Yeah...I get that. Here's where our first home was, where we brought our first child home to, etc... But ever since the family that owned the place sold it, it's been going down faster than the Titanic. I really don't know what it is...if Athena had gone to Burlington, Vermont or Western Mass we wouldn't be having this discussion...and if any of my crazy schemes to find work in the San Francisco Bay Area or Pennsylvania Amish country had worked out, we'd have moved away long ago.
TriSec on 03/04/2008 21:07:24
Quote by wickedpam:
Is this ya'll first house? If so I can totally understand - it's a scary thing but totally worth it.
We've never owned our own home (but we would in Maine)...we're in the same apartment that I moved into two months before we were married...our entire existence together has been here.
Yeah...I get that. Here's where our first home was, where we brought our first child home to, etc... But ever since the family that owned the place sold it, it's been going down faster than the Titanic. I really don't know what it is...if Athena had gone to Burlington, Vermont or Western Mass we wouldn't be having this discussion...and if any of my crazy schemes to find work in the San Francisco Bay Area or Pennsylvania Amish country had worked out, we'd have moved away long ago.
Comment by velveeta jones on 03/04/2008 21:16:48
velveeta jones on 03/04/2008 21:16:48
Afternoon all. Day off today and been working while lurking (a bit). Yes, it seems more and more likely that I will not be making DC. Unless something changes, money wise.
Without being able to make my NY meeting, I can't justify going to DC. :(
Without being able to make my NY meeting, I can't justify going to DC. :(
Comment by velveeta jones on 03/04/2008 21:19:28
velveeta jones on 03/04/2008 21:19:28
btw Tri, I think I've told you before, I moved my "city wife" (Think ghetto version of Zsa Zsa) to -what she refers to as- the Country! Course, she also confuses horses and cows.........
Anyway, she was skeptical for quite awhile, but now just adores living in the mountains of the "racist" South! ;)
to -what she refers to as- the Country! Course, she also confuses horses and cows.........Anyway, she was skeptical for quite awhile, but now just adores living in the mountains of the "racist" South! ;)
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 21:22:40
:hug: We'll have you there in spirit.
livingonli on 03/04/2008 21:22:40
Quote by velveeta jones: Afternoon all. Day off today and been working while lurking (a bit). Yes, it seems more and more likely that I will not be making DC. Unless something changes, money wise.
Without being able to make my NY meeting, I can't justify going to DC. :(
:hug: We'll have you there in spirit.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 21:23:30
Raine on 03/04/2008 21:23:30
The bottom line, it is scary as all hell to make that major life change....
But, once you get thru tht fear, it is the very best thing in the world.
I can understadn Mrs. T's fears. I can... she needs to know that the change that s coming is not a bad thing. It isn't. all it is is change. And with every change we make, we have that much more life experience.
I lived in my house for a long time. I grew up in that house, I bought that house from my dad. I sold that house for a chance at something new.
I don't regret it for a minute.
But, once you get thru tht fear, it is the very best thing in the world.
I can understadn Mrs. T's fears. I can... she needs to know that the change that s coming is not a bad thing. It isn't. all it is is change. And with every change we make, we have that much more life experience.
I lived in my house for a long time. I grew up in that house, I bought that house from my dad. I sold that house for a chance at something new.
I don't regret it for a minute.
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 21:23:56
livingonli on 03/04/2008 21:23:56
Burlington, Vermont is cool as a small city. If it weren't for the snow in wintertime I wouldn't mind living there. Plus, it's just a little over an hour drive to Montreal.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 21:25:20
Even with a possible ride in from the ATL contingent?
VJ, I understand... I really do.
Raine on 03/04/2008 21:25:20
Quote by livingonli:Quote by velveeta jones: Afternoon all. Day off today and been working while lurking (a bit). Yes, it seems more and more likely that I will not be making DC. Unless something changes, money wise.
Without being able to make my NY meeting, I can't justify going to DC. :(
:hug: We'll have you there in spirit.
VJ, I understand... I really do.
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 21:27:23
livingonli on 03/04/2008 21:27:23
I know I'm driving someone down from New York.
Comment by 
starling310 on 03/04/2008 21:40:38
starling310 on 03/04/2008 21:40:38
Hello to das blog! :star:ling was in class learning HTML. Woot! Woot!
I was doing a little purusing during breaks. . . what is this Non-Story about Marion Cottilard? Everybody is up in arms because she says she *gasps* "believes in conspiracy theories" about 9/11, and the man walking on the moon.
Could this ruin her career? : drama sting :
Are you freakin kidding me?!?!
I was doing a little purusing during breaks. . . what is this Non-Story about Marion Cottilard? Everybody is up in arms because she says she *gasps* "believes in conspiracy theories" about 9/11, and the man walking on the moon.
Could this ruin her career? : drama sting :
Are you freakin kidding me?!?!
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 21:49:22
livingonli on 03/04/2008 21:49:22
I've never been to the FDR home in Hyde Park but I've been to the Teddy Roosevelt home in Sag Harbor on a number of school field trips.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 22:04:05
I cannot wait to see her again!
We are going to have a certain person from Jacksonville visiting us on Thursday and we will be sharing a ride up from there... we were hoping to pick up a certain product, but I understand if that cannot happen.
PLUS, we are (as far as I know) bringing another friend from the ATL. he doesn't blog with us, but it looks like he is coming as well. and he is a blast! 
Raine on 03/04/2008 22:04:05
Quote by livingonli: I know I'm driving someone down from New York.
product, but I understand if that cannot happen.
PLUS, we are (as far as I know) bringing another friend from the ATL. he doesn't blog with us, but it looks like he is coming as well. and he is a blast!
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 22:09:09
I highly recommend a visit, liv.
you can take metro North to pokeepsie and then a cab. WELL worth it. Even more than FDR's place, you could visit Elanor's home... Right on the other side of town.
Raine on 03/04/2008 22:09:09
Quote by livingonli: I've never been to the FDR home in Hyde Park but I've been to the Teddy Roosevelt home in Sag Harbor on a number of school field trips.
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 22:09:17
livingonli on 03/04/2008 22:09:17
Hey, the more the merrier. It looks like we will have a bigger group than the '06 one. 
Comment by wickedpam on 03/04/2008 22:09:54
wickedpam on 03/04/2008 22:09:54
Sounds like ya'll are gonna have a full car on the road from the ATL
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 22:11:11
That could be a good day trip up to the Hudson Valley. With the cost of both LIRR and Metro-North, it would probably still be cheaper to drive up even with the tolls.
livingonli on 03/04/2008 22:11:11
Quote by Raine:Quote by livingonli: I've never been to the FDR home in Hyde Park but I've been to the Teddy Roosevelt home in Sag Harbor on a number of school field trips.
I highly recommend a visit, liv.
you can take metro North to pokeepsie and then a cab. WELL worth it. Even more than FDR's place, you could visit Elanor's home... Right on the other side of town.
That could be a good day trip up to the Hudson Valley. With the cost of both LIRR and Metro-North, it would probably still be cheaper to drive up even with the tolls.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 22:12:07
Isn't much worse than LI. Actually, probably better, they know how to remove the snow...
Did you know that Burlington Vermont was the first and possibly only city in America to elect a socialist mayor?
I LOVE burlington. it is a small city, with a city feel and yet, still a wonderful small town feeling. * sigh*
Raine on 03/04/2008 22:12:07
Quote by livingonli: Burlington, Vermont is cool as a small city. If it weren't for the snow in wintertime I wouldn't mind living there. Plus, it's just a little over an hour drive to Montreal.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 22:14:16
LITERALLY, RIGHT across the street is an amazing brewery. you can get a great meal and a good pint of homeade brew!
And a little ways up, there is a great Sushi place too!
Raine on 03/04/2008 22:14:16
Quote by livingonli:That could be a good day trip up to the Hudson Valley. With the cost of both LIRR and Metro-North, it would probably still be cheaper to drive up even with the tolls.Quote by Raine:I highly recommend a visit, liv. you can take metro North to pokeepsie and then a cab. WELL worth it. Even more than FDR's place, you could visit Elanor's home... Right on the other side of town.Quote by livingonli: I've never been to the FDR home in Hyde Park but I've been to the Teddy Roosevelt home in Sag Harbor on a number of school field trips.
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 22:15:08
livingonli on 03/04/2008 22:15:08
There is something about that kind of city indeed. Snow removal on Long Island has gone down the crapper this past decade.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 22:16:09
Raine on 03/04/2008 22:16:09
Woah... this is Stephen Stills?
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 22:19:00
Raine on 03/04/2008 22:19:00
Raises Hands slowly... I knew about Autism in the 80's. Altho, I do agree, MORE people need to be more aware of this issue.
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 22:19:53
Now that's a road trip. I'm sold.
livingonli on 03/04/2008 22:19:53
Quote by Raine:LITERALLY, RIGHT across the street is an amazing brewery. you can get a great meal and a good pint of homeade brew!Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:Quote by livingonli: I've never been to the FDR home in Hyde Park but I've been to the Teddy Roosevelt home in Sag Harbor on a number of school field trips.
I highly recommend a visit, liv.
you can take metro North to pokeepsie and then a cab. WELL worth it. Even more than FDR's place, you could visit Elanor's home... Right on the other side of town.
That could be a good day trip up to the Hudson Valley. With the cost of both LIRR and Metro-North, it would probably still be cheaper to drive up even with the tolls.
And a little ways up, there is a great Sushi place too!
Now that's a road trip. I'm sold.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 22:30:47
Raine on 03/04/2008 22:30:47
Liv, from where you are, it is about a 2 hour drive.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 22:32:57
Actually, probably less, since it is 2.5 from North Babylon to Germantown. you lived about a half hour from N. Babylon and the FDR sight was about a half hour south of where I used to live.
Raine on 03/04/2008 22:32:57
Quote by Raine: Liv, from where you are, it is about a 2 hour drive.
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 22:34:39
It takes that long to drive out to the east end from where I am so the only variance is how much NYC traffic I end up sitting in.
livingonli on 03/04/2008 22:34:39
Quote by Raine: Liv, from where you are, it is about a 2 hour drive.
It takes that long to drive out to the east end from where I am so the only variance is how much NYC traffic I end up sitting in.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 22:42:38
Raine on 03/04/2008 22:42:38
OK. we should not even be EVER discussing the possibility of a Clinton McCAin ticket. (or Vice verse)
NO NO NO NO NO.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 22:44:10
Raine on 03/04/2008 22:44:10
I cannot believe tat I am hearing this crap on a progressive station. NO F*CKIN WAY would I EVER tolerate hillary running with a republican.
NO WAY>
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 22:45:12
Raine on 03/04/2008 22:45:12
Actually, she would end up making Joe LIEberman look like a liteweight in comparison.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 22:51:32
Raine on 03/04/2008 22:51:32
Wow. Randi actually said that Hillary is cheating?
And her eI was feeling badly about my expressions about the way that campaign is being Run.
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 22:55:47
livingonli on 03/04/2008 22:55:47
Randi has definitely turned against Hillary because of the way she's running her campaign. Boy, that last caller was certainly a shill.
Comment by velveeta jones on 03/04/2008 23:12:42
velveeta jones on 03/04/2008 23:12:42
S'up ya'll?
So, after consultations with my better half, we seem to be back on the DC trip. I did not know how excited she was about going. She has an entire LIST of places she wants to see:
VietNam Memorial, Lincoln Mem., Jefferson Mem, the spot and plans for MLK mem, National Museum, Smithsonian, ....... the list go on and on......... hope we have time to meet with the bloggers! :lol:
Oh, and I asked if she wanted to watch a Senate session she was aghast!! She had no idea that regular people could watch! Silly woman!! She wants to do that as well. *sigh*
So, after consultations with my better half, we seem to be back on the DC trip. I did not know how excited she was about going. She has an entire LIST of places she wants to see:
VietNam Memorial, Lincoln Mem., Jefferson Mem, the spot and plans for MLK mem, National Museum, Smithsonian, ....... the list go on and on......... hope we have time to meet with the bloggers! :lol:
Oh, and I asked if she wanted to watch a Senate session she was aghast!! She had no idea that regular people could watch! Silly woman!! She wants to do that as well. *sigh*
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 23:13:53
livingonli on 03/04/2008 23:13:53
Sammy's filling in for Rachel.
Time for me to head out. I'm meeting up with some friends/co-workers at the Roosevelt Field food court this evening. See y'all later.
Time for me to head out. I'm meeting up with some friends/co-workers at the Roosevelt Field food court this evening. See y'all later.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 23:14:09
Raine on 03/04/2008 23:14:09
RAch is on the TV Machine! Vermont polls close in 45 minutes!
Comment by livingonli on 03/04/2008 23:15:16
Sounds like you will need a few more days than us.
livingonli on 03/04/2008 23:15:16
Quote by velveeta jones: S'up ya'll?
So, after consultations with my better half, we seem to be back on the DC trip. I did not know how excited she was about going. She has an entire LIST of places she wants to see:
VietNam Memorial, Lincoln Mem., Jefferson Mem, the spot and plans for MLK mem, National Museum, Smithsonian, ....... the list go on and on......... hope we have time to meet with the bloggers! :lol:
Oh, and I asked if she wanted to watch a Senate session she was aghast!! She had no idea that regular people could watch! Silly woman!! She wants to do that as well. *sigh*
Sounds like you will need a few more days than us.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 23:30:38
Sounds like fun! good to hear this news Liv!
Raine on 03/04/2008 23:30:38
Quote by livingonli: Sammy's filling in for Rachel. Time for me to head out. I'm meeting up with some friends/co-workers at the Roosevelt Field food court this evening. See y'all later.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 23:31:50
Raine on 03/04/2008 23:31:50
Even better news from ! I am going to make an announcment over in the Meetup blog, as I see we will need to have some communication situations ready to go for the big weekend!
! I am going to make an announcment over in the Meetup blog, as I see we will need to have some communication situations ready to go for the big weekend!
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2008 23:56:53
Raine on 03/04/2008 23:56:53
five minutes till the first polls close........
Comment by Raine on 03/05/2008 00:03:18
Raine on 03/05/2008 00:03:18
Barack is the Projected Winner in Vermont, MSNBC is reporting.
Comment by TriSec on 03/05/2008 00:41:23
TriSec on 03/05/2008 00:41:23
Evening folks.
I've posted a nuclear rant under separate cover; hit your "home" button above and you'll see it.
And with that, it's hit & run blogger time. Off to music school; I'll check back in around 9:45 or so.
Toodles!
:peace:
I've posted a nuclear rant under separate cover; hit your "home" button above and you'll see it.
And with that, it's hit & run blogger time. Off to music school; I'll check back in around 9:45 or so.
Toodles!
:peace:
Comment by Raine on 03/05/2008 01:23:07
Raine on 03/05/2008 01:23:07
Polls have been ordered to stay open until pm in Sandusky County in Ohio (my spelling may be wrong)
Ice storm. Terry McCAuliffe is trying to make a plea to get all the delegates seated in FLorida and Michigan.
With PRIMARIES. So can somone please tell me who is going to pay for this? And WHY after all the things that Hillary agreed to, why NOW they are fighting so hard?
Ice storm. Terry McCAuliffe is trying to make a plea to get all the delegates seated in FLorida and Michigan.
With PRIMARIES. So can somone please tell me who is going to pay for this? And WHY after all the things that Hillary agreed to, why NOW they are fighting so hard?
Comment by livingonli on 03/05/2008 03:01:43
livingonli on 03/05/2008 03:01:43
I get home just in time to hear Grampa McCain's acceptance speech. 