Army Thread 2nd September

[Coco-Nut]

Army Thread 2nd September

Ha - my 14 year old said to me last night as we were coming out of Publix (translation: grocery store chain in Florida) "The weather feels like Halloween tonight."

What??? Halloween? Right, because the temperature has plummetted to 80 degrees.

So - the weather is definitely a consideration!

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread 2nd September

Zenstyle;950140 wrote: How are they settling in? Can be quite hair raising the first few days I've heard... like an out of body experience. Are you doing OK deary?

I'm doing OK, had a bit of slump this am, but forced meself to get dressed and we went and changed our ISP and I got a new mascara.

[stirly-girly]

Army Thread 2nd September

:upset::upset::upset: I can't get either Bisto Gravy Granules or Powder here and just the other day we were watching Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares and they showed Yorkshire Pudding with REAL gravy and Mr. Stirly said he thought he'd like to try them. The Y-puddings I can make but what about the real gravy. I checked out Ramsay's recipe for gravy and he uses 1/2 bottle of red wine..... Anybody got an easy and tasty recipe for gravy that uses veggies and pan drippings but not the wine??

[Coco-Nut]

Army Thread 2nd September

Ugh

Time to run. Everyone enjoy your _________ (insert morning/afternoon/evening as appropriate to time zone).

See you tomorrow!

[stirly-girly]

Army Thread 2nd September

Zenstyle;950148 wrote: I'm seriously thinking about moving to Canada. I think it would fit my personality much better than Boca. Well, I'm not Jewish and I'm not from New York so I'm pretty much stuffed here in any event.

The only thing is.... the winters. I may do a test run up there this winter. Just to see how it feels. It's been a long time since I went through a real winter... since I was 22 in fact.

Um, twenty something below zero for a month....just saying. Rain for a month in the spring.....just saying. Cold nights with frost the middle of October. Black flies that bite chunks out of your neck in early summer....just saying. And that's in Southern Ontario, not even Northern Ontario....

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread 2nd September

Zenstyle;950162 wrote:

What kind of mascara did you get?

The cheapest. Me days of Clinique are long gone along with me credit cards

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread 2nd September

Zenstyle;950162 wrote: Did the Doc mention how long before they kick in properly? It sounds like some people go through a bad phase before the good stuff starts...

Sorry didn't answer this before about 2/3 weeks, but the Dr wants a catch up at 2 weeks.

Just getting a slight bit of nausea at the mo.

[ladyjan]

Army Thread 2nd September

good evening lovelies..
food chat..yummy
I like your idea for the gravy stock Zenners..
what I normally do is when I've cooked the joint I strain the juices off, and wait for them to cool and seperate and put it in the frige, then take the dripping off to use for the spuds or yorkies and the meat juice I use for the gravy with flour and seasoning

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread 2nd September

Well this one comes in a very nice gold tube.
We found this little shoptoday that sells loads of cheap makeup/toiletries etc. Some of them named brands.
I keep mentally adding stuff to the Christmas list. Buy toiletries and underwear dead cheap. Can't be returned or exchanged

[stirly-girly]

Army Thread 2nd September

Zenstyle;950164 wrote: I buy a load of marrow bones or neck bones (COVER STARTY'S EARS - this one is bad) at the supermarket and brown them off with carrots, onions and celery and then simmer that lot for hours. Makes a fab gravy.

Thanks for that Zen. I don't usually make roast beef, usually do pork. I will definitely try that, it sounds wonderful.

Hiya Jan - how is that hernia in your leg. Still giving you problems? I was thinking about it but don't remember reading what the doc told you. Maybe you posted when my internet was down and that's why I didn't see it...

[ladyjan]

Army Thread 2nd September

Zenstyle;950175 wrote: Yep... I forgot that bit. I let mine cool in the pan and then let it set in the fridge... then I ditch the fat down the waste disposal once it's solid enough. I won't cook with it. Clogs your arteries something terrible it does Jan... and you have all that luverly olive oil there too....

How are you by the way? )

just not the same roast tatties with oil..:upset:

not too bad thx..mega stressed out with Ollie and money..
or should I say lack of..been a very expensive month..made a rod for my own back really, spoilt Ollie and now paying the price..lost clients...just couldn't concentrate with the phone calls with Ollie chasing behind me.."who is it mummy, tell me who is it"..?? not profesional at all..and they got pissed off..
so now got all back to school stuff and not a lot of dosh to pay for it all...:upset:
never mind I'll find a way..

[ladyjan]

Army Thread 2nd September

stirly-girly;950177 wrote: Thanks for that Zen. I don't usually make roast beef, usually do pork. I will definitely try that, it sounds wonderful.

Hiya Jan - how is that hernia in your leg. Still giving you problems? I was thinking about it but don't remember reading what the doc told you. Maybe you posted when my internet was down and that's why I didn't see it...

Hiya stirly wirly...:l

yep pains gone thx..really strange the way it sort of crescendoed..(or however it's spelt)..:H
and just stopped really wierd..
specialist said it was lumbar sciatica
a nerve trapped in a disc in my lumbar..
whatever the name it was f'ing very painful....

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread 2nd September

Right I'l have to love yous and leave yous because it's

[ladyjan]

Army Thread 2nd September

JackieClaire;950180 wrote: Right I'l have to love yous and leave yous because it's

see's ya mummy JC..have a great time with son & heir...xxx

[stirly-girly]

Army Thread 2nd September

ladyjan;950179 wrote: Hiya stirly wirly...:l

yep pains gone thx..really strange the way it sort of crescendoed..(or however it's spelt)..:H
and just stopped really wierd..
specialist said it was lumbar sciatica
a nerve trapped in a disc in my lumbar..
whatever the name it was f'ing very painful....

I have two herniated lumbar discs. Made me go lame in my left leg for a bit. Wasn't that painful but very annoying. It mostly went away after I started to bend and lift things properly and wear only running shoes with good shock absorbing soles and swimming three times a week. Still hurts once in a while but not so bad. Be careful about how you hold yourself when you do housework, etc. and it should slowly improve or at least not get worse. Glad to hear the pain went away.
Be firm with Ollie. He's a smart little guy. Tell him when you're on the phone you need to hear the client and he can't interrupt you or make any loud noise. Make him understand that the people on the phone are the ones who help you pay for all the expenses and he must behave when you're talking. He will get the picture if you're firm with him. Or give him something that when the phone rings and it's a client, he has to keep himself occupied with that and not bother you. Be firm Jan. It's your income and how you put the bread on the table we're talking about. He'll understand if you explain to him why he absolutely must do what you tell him to when you're dealing with clients. Tell him there'll be no money for treats whatsoever if he acts up when he should be quiet. And if he still acts up then don't buy him a treat and remind him why he's being denied. Don't be afraid to get your point across. I know it's hard to be strict with him after all you've been through but you can't risk your income...:l:l
Right, I'm off to bed. Am tired and have a big day tomorrow.
Wishing you all a lovely evening/afternoon....:h