The 13th Official Random Discussion for TPBM (Back-To-School Edition)

[short5]

I have become a smoothie-aholic. :lol: (frozen strawberries, yogurt, banana, OJ...ymmmmm!!!)

*craves smoothie* :confused:

[cfpackerfan]

a brother update for those of you who are aware of the situation: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=6236594&postcount=3340


I didn't know about that. :( I'm sorry, Lisa. Prayers that he is able to do what he needs to.

[Becky N]

DARN...Darn...darn...

I lost a bunch of my first MQ's.

Neil's matches today's "Redneck" calander...If your official wedding photographer used a disposable camera....

am I the only one who has no idea who Jeff Dunham is?

Didn't know until a couple of the characters were revealed.

LOTRR: Alternate Transportation


1-800- I don't wanna walk

:lol::lol::lol: 'Xactly.

a brother update for those of you who are aware of the situation: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=6236594&postcount=3340

{{{{Permie}}}} hope he does what ever it takes to make himself well, again.

Good evening all. Just here for a quick catch-up before hitting the sack.

[cfpackerfan]

Potato soup recipes are coming. Sorry it's so late.

[Woolburr]

evening everyone. I just finished some errands and then discovered I have a fever...I love going out and infecting the general populace :o:o

Oh good....Typhoid Permie!:rolleyes:

[short5]

Potato soup recipes are coming. Sorry it's so late.:rolleyes: About time! I have been sitting here potato in hand...hold up.. that sounds wrong:confused:

Oh good....Typhoid Permie!:rolleyes::lol:

[cfpackerfan]

:rolleyes: About time! I have been sitting here potato in hand...hold up.. that sounds wrong:confused:

:lol:

ROFL!!!


I'M typing longhand. Give me time. :lol: :lol:

[webcrawlur]

Hi Zane, Hi Cat.

I want recipes too...:D

[cfpackerfan]

Tony Roma's Baked Potato Soup

2 medium potatoes (about 2 cups chopped)
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup diced white onion
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 cups instant mashed potatoes
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1 cup half and half

Garnish
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
2 green onions, chopped (green part only)


Bake the potatoes for 1 hour or until done. Remove from oven and let cool.

As potatoes cool prepare soup by melting butter in a large saucepan, and saute onion until light brown. Add the flour to the onions and stir to make a roux.

Add stock, water, cornstarch, instant potatoes, and spices to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out contents. Discard skin. Chop baked potato into chunks that are about 1/2-inch in size.

Add chopped baked potato and half-and-half to the saucepan, bring soup back to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer the soup for another 15 minutes or until it is thick.

Spoon about 1 1/2 cups of soup into a bowl and top with about a tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese, a half tablespoon of crumbled bacon and a teaspoon or so of chopped green onion. Repeat for remaining servings.

[cfpackerfan]

I made and served that soup more times than I can count. It is FABOULOUS.

Must be served with the toppings. And REALLY good bread. ;)

[Permagrin]

thanks guys :)

and lol on Typhoid Permie.

[Becky N]

Thanks Cat - Copied and pasted.


Now I must bid you all good night.

...and Zane :shock:

[T.D.]

Tony Roma's Baked Potato Soup

2 medium potatoes (about 2 cups chopped)
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup diced white onion
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 cups instant mashed potatoes
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1 cup half and half

Garnish
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
2 green onions, chopped (green part only)


Bake the potatoes for 1 hour or until done. Remove from oven and let cool.

As potatoes cool prepare soup by melting butter in a large saucepan, and saute onion until light brown. Add the flour to the onions and stir to make a roux.

Add stock, water, cornstarch, instant potatoes, and spices to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out contents. Discard skin. Chop baked potato into chunks that are about 1/2-inch in size.

Add chopped baked potato and half-and-half to the saucepan, bring soup back to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer the soup for another 15 minutes or until it is thick.

Spoon about 1 1/2 cups of soup into a bowl and top with about a tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese, a half tablespoon of crumbled bacon and a teaspoon or so of chopped green onion. Repeat for remaining servings.

You should have just googled it. Much faster. ;)

http://www.recipesecrets.net/forums/recipe-exchange/23914-tony-romas-baked-potato-soup.html

[Permagrin]

I saved that recipe (pronounced REE CIPE)...it looks great.

[cfpackerfan]

My Cream of Potato Soup:

6 med potatoes
2 diced carrots (or less)
6 celery stalks, diced small
2 quarts water
1 chopped onion
6 TBS butter
6 TBS flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 1/2 cup milk

Cook potatoes, celery and carrots in water till tender.
Drain, reserving liquid.
Set aside.

Saute onions in butter till soft. Add flour, salt and pepper.

Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thick.

Gently stir in cooked veggies. Add enough reserved liquid till desired consistency.

Heat thoroughly, stirring gently.

8-10 servings.

[cfpackerfan]

You should have just googled it. Much faster. ;)

http://www.recipesecrets.net/forums/recipe-exchange/23914-tony-romas-baked-potato-soup.html

I have it written in my book. I'm impressed... RecipeZarr has it almost word for word. :lol: :lol:

[Woolburr]

Sounds tasty Cat...do the baked potatoes hold together as chunks or do they get mostly mushy?

[Skrim17]

discard the skin?? That's my favorite part!!

[cfpackerfan]

Sounds tasty Cat...do the baked potatoes hold together as chunks or do they get mostly mushy?In the TR recipe, they stay chunky for the first little while, but get mushier as the day goes on. :lol:
In my recipe, I cut the potatoes in fairly large chunks, and make sure not to overcook them.
I take about 1/4 of them, and mush them to make the juice of the soup a bit thicker, and leave the rest chunky.

discard the skin?? That's my favorite part!!

That should read:

Reserve skins. Slather with butter, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, bacon crumbles and green onions. Bake in the oven till crispy. Serve with sour cream.

YUM.

[Permagrin]

I

That should read:

Reserve skins. Slather with butter, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, bacon crumbles and green onions. Bake in the oven till crispy. Serve with sour cream.

YUM.

ooh yum!!

[monkeygirl]

Good Luck Permie. I hope your brother finds the stregth needed. Feel better soon.

Cat, thanks for the soup recipes. I am sure that John will want to try them as soon as it cools down here.

[Woolburr]

Definitely save the skins...!!!

[Permagrin]

Good Luck Permie. I hope your brother finds the stregth needed. Feel better soon.

Cat, thanks for the soup recipes. I am sure that John will want to try them as soon as it cools down here.

thanks Heather!

[mtnphtgrphr]

Oh good....Typhoid Permie!:rolleyes:
http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/2363/happy8km.gifhttp://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h276/DianneOnly/blink.gif

:rolleyes: About time! I have been sitting here potato in hand...hold up.. that sounds wrong:confused:

:lol:
http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/2363/happy8km.gif

Thanks Cat!!!!! Can't wait to make some!!!!!

Well folks I am off for the night... gonna read a bit more in my novel...

[Woolburr]

In the TR recipe, they stay chunky for the first little while, but get mushier as the day goes on. :lol:


So by a couple hours into things you are left with soupy mashed potatoes?

[Permagrin]

So by a couple hours into things you are left with soupy mashed potatoes?

so who says it'll last that long? :lol:

[cfpackerfan]

So by a couple hours into things you are left with soupy mashed potatoes?

You have to look at it two different ways....

You make it at home. Eat it. Yum. Nice chunky potatoes.

You make 87 GALLONS of it, and keep it in a soup warmer to serve to customers all day long, by about 8:00 in the evening, it might not be as fabulous as it was in the early afternoon. :lol:

Disclaimer: When I worked, we only made a few pots at a time, to try and keep the potatoes fresh. ;) Honest.

[Woolburr]

Even mushy...it still sounds like it would be tasty!

[puddlepirate44]

In the TR recipe,

OK, I just came in, out of the blue, in the middle of this conversation. I see the above and think, "Wow, this TR thing has really branched out from just being a stupid comic strip."

:roll:

[cfpackerfan]

It's good stuff. ;) (and I'm not prejudiced cause I haven't worked there in like... over 2 years. :lol:

[short5]

...and Zane :shock:What??:shock: *looks for falling rocks*

[cfpackerfan]

OK, I just came in, out of the blue, in the middle of this conversation. I see the above and think, "Wow, this TR thing has really branched out from just being a stupid comic strip."

:roll:

First... *SMACK* for calling it a stupid comic strip. :evil: *hands on hips*

Second.... The TR strips were the first thing I thought of when I typed TR. :lol: But I was WAY too lazy to type out the restaurant name again. :lol:

[T.D.]

It's good stuff. ;) (and I'm not prejudiced cause I haven't worked there in like... over 2 years. :lol:

Cat, ours closed down and they turned it into a strip joint.

[cfpackerfan]

What??:shock: *looks for falling rocks*as long as you're not looking for potatoes, I guess you're ok. ;) :p

[cfpackerfan]

Cat, ours closed down and they turned it into a strip joint.ROFL!!! Ours closed down and turned into some obscure funky thing. :lol: If we weren't in Utah, it would probably be a strip joint too. :lol: :lol:

[T.D.]

ROFL!!! Ours closed down and turned into some obscure funky thing. :lol: If we weren't in Utah, it would probably be a strip joint too. :lol: :lol:

But the Potato Soup is still delicious!!! :)



;););)

[Permagrin]

hey mod! I reported a spammer a while ago and he's still active! :shock:

[Woolburr]

Cat, ours closed down and they turned it into a strip joint.

Spammer running amok in Gearland.

[short5]

Cat, ours closed down and they turned it into a strip joint.Sweet!

But the Potato Soup is still delicious!!! :)



;););):lol::p

[short5]

GET him!!! Smote him!!!

Kill Him!! *said like the cajun in that creepy movie from the 80's Southern Comfort*

[Permagrin]

GET him!!! Smote him!!! Kill Him!! *said like the cajun in that creepy movie from the 80's Southern Comfort*

:lol::lol::lol:

*looks for torches and pitchforks*

[short5]

:lol::lol::lol:

*looks for torches and pitchforks*
I have extras;)

[T.D.]

I know...I know...I did my part. Thanks for all the reports. A senior Mod will have to finish the beast off. It's in the queue! :)

[wu_wei0]

So by a couple hours into things you are left with soupy mashed potatoes?well, it is soup. . . :rolleyes: sheeeesh

Nice looking recipe. I'll see if I can cut it way down.
I have a great 7 onion potato soup that I used to make.

Geez I miss having someone to share meals with.

[wu_wei0]

I saw this post

Cat, ours closed down and they turned it into a strip joint.
and then read this response.
as long as you're not looking for potatoes, I guess you're ok. ;) :p I thought you were very funny!

[cfpackerfan]

I saw this post


and then read this response.
I thought you were very funny!


:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Hi Wu.

[cfpackerfan]

Since we are talking about recipes...

Have any of you attempted to make my Dad's Baltimore style mac and cheese?

[Permagrin]

I saw this post


and then read this response.
I thought you were very funny!

:lol:

[Woolburr]

I saw this post


and then read this response.
I thought you were very funny!

Ah yes....hehehe

[short5]

I saw this post


and then read this response.
I thought you were very funny!

:lol::lol: Hi Wu;)

[T.D.]

Zane, did you decide on a business name yet?

[cfpackerfan]

Oh, and off topic..

I did 8 different business card designs for my client today. I printed them all off and took them into her tonight. They were on separate papers, stacked.

She looked at the first one and said 'oh, that is fabulous. I love it. Let's print them."
I said.. "Um, did you want to look at the others first, just in case you like one of them better?"

She says "Others?" and starts flipping through them.. and says "Why did you do that? I can't make choices! You should have only brought me one!"

:lol: :lol: Sheesh. Can't win for losing. I spent 2 days working on different designs. :lol:

[Woolburr]

I know...I know...I did my part. Thanks for all the reports. A senior Mod will have to finish the beast off. It's in the queue! :)

Can't lock the thread? The village idjits are responding left and right! hehehe

[wu_wei0]

Hi all.
Cat, I make something similar to your dad's mac and cheese, but I never thought of it as mac and cheese.

With that, I think I will try to go to bed again. I have Citizen's Police Academy tomorrow night. Woohoo! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3WAPtMatBQ&feature=related

[T.D.]

Can't lock the thread? The village idjits are responding left and right! hehehe

I deleted the ones in my areas. I can only lock/delete, etc in my areas.

[Woolburr]

I deleted the ones in my areas. I can only lock/delete, etc in my areas.

OK....that works...I love this quote.
Wow, they wouldn't stop posting, so I finally posted in the thread. I love the irony...don't post in a spam thread by posting in a spam thread! :)

[Permagrin]

Oh, and off topic..

I did 8 different business card designs for my client today. I printed them all off and took them into her tonight. They were on separate papers, stacked.

She looked at the first one and said 'oh, that is fabulous. I love it. Let's print them."
I said.. "Um, did you want to look at the others first, just in case you like one of them better?"

She says "Others?" and starts flipping through them.. and says "Why did you do that? I can't make choices! You should have only brought me one!"

:lol: :lol: Sheesh. Can't win for losing. I spent 2 days working on different designs. :lol:

:lol: I said that when you designed mine. Remember?

[T.D.]

OK....that works...I love this quote.

Um, yeah, that was supposed to be in another area. You copied right before I deleted. :p:o:p

[cfpackerfan]

:lol: I said that when you designed mine. Remember?:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:I had forgotten. :lol: I like to give people choices. :lol:

[short5]

Zane, did you decide on a business name yet?Yeah no, I get nothing done too fast.

Oh, and off topic..

I did 8 different business card designs for my client today. I printed them all off and took them into her tonight. They were on separate papers, stacked.

She looked at the first one and said 'oh, that is fabulous. I love it. Let's print them."
I said.. "Um, did you want to look at the others first, just in case you like one of them better?"

She says "Others?" and starts flipping through them.. and says "Why did you do that? I can't make choices! You should have only brought me one!"

:lol: :lol: Sheesh. Can't win for losing. I spent 2 days working on different designs. :lol:
:lol:
Hi all.
Cat, I make something similar to your dad's mac and cheese, but I never thought of it as mac and cheese.

With that, I think I will try to go to bed again. I have Citizen's Police Academy tomorrow night. Woohoo! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3WAPtMatBQ&feature=relatedWu is the fuzz?:shock:

[Permagrin]

Um, yeah, that was supposed to be in another area. You copied right before I deleted. :p:o:p

did you post "mod comment" in the regular area? :lol::lol::lol:

[T.D.]

did you post "mod comment" in the regular area? :lol::lol::lol:

Now, would I do that??!!

:o:o:o

Heck, yeah, I did! Dang it!!! First time for that one! Luckily I behaved!! :)

[wu_wei0]

Yeah no, I get nothing done too fast.

:lol:
Wu is the fuzz?:shock:No, doood. I'm infiltrating!

[cfpackerfan]

Aww, man, I missed whatever you guys are laughing about. :lol: :lol:

[Permagrin]

Now, would I do that??!!

:o:o:o

Heck, yeah, I did! Dang it!!! First time for that one! Luckily I behaved!! :)

oh Chris that is so funny! (now we know how you talk about us behind our backs) :lol:

[T.D.]

Aww, man, I missed whatever you guys are laughing about. :lol: :lol:

It was just T.D. being a dolt. Nothing new. :oops::D

[cfpackerfan]

:lol: I hate missing doltiness. :lol: :lol: :p

[T.D.]

:lol: I hate missing doltiness. :lol: :lol: :p

Stay tuned. You never know what I might be capable of!

[cfpackerfan]

Stay tuned. You never know what I might be capable of!Dude. If I went by those rules, I'd never sleep. :lol:

[T.D.]

Dude. If I went by those rules, I'd never sleep. :lol:

True enough. But I'm heading to bed now. So you should be good until 5:30 or so! :)

[cfpackerfan]

5:30?? :shock: Dude. Ow.

[T.D.]

5:30?? :shock: Dude. Ow.

Yup, up at 5. Eating breakfast at about 5:30 and catching up here while I eat. Now you know how I start my day. :)

[cfpackerfan]

Beefy... for the record, I thought you were talking about yourself in that spammers post. :lol: 2 posts in a row, I thought you meant you. :lol: :p

[short5]

No, doood. I'm infiltrating!Nice;)

oh Chris that is so funny! (now we know how you talk about us behind our backs) :lol:I missed it:evil:

Yup, up at 5. Eating breakfast at about 5:30 and catching up here while I eat. Now you know how I start my day. :)I should be up.

[poppie guy]

I was hoping to reach 2320 posts tonight but I'm getting sort of tired.

[cfpackerfan]

Is 2320 a special number? Or just randomness? :lol: Made me laugh.

[short5]

Oh no I didn't miss it:roll:

[cfpackerfan]

Glow Boy. Having memory issues? Or are you being sarcastic? :lol:

*insert voice inflection here*

[poppie guy]

Is 2320 a special number? Or just randomness? :lol: Made me laugh.

well you know, everybody is always talking about reaching a certain post count, and getting congratulated for it....

[cfpackerfan]

2320 is an awesome goal, Mike. I want to be here when you reach it. C'mon. 7 to go.

Q&A time.

What is your favorite photo that you have taken so far?

[short5]

Glow Boy. Having memory issues? Or are you being sarcastic? :lol:

*insert voice inflection here*Just buzzed past it thinking wth is TD babbling about again. I though he had said something juicy, hmmmm maybe I did miss it. What did he say? Was it about me? Huh? I KNOW it was???

Sorry I got a little excited.

[cfpackerfan]

:lol: That was my thing too. :lol: Got excited thinking it was juicy. :lol: Turns out it was just doltiness. :lol:

[short5]

Again

[Woolburr]

Um, yeah, that was supposed to be in another area. You copied right before I deleted. :p:o:p

Hey...Only looking out for a good chuckle!

[cfpackerfan]

Zane, I am almost positive I've shared this before, but on the off chance that I haven't, I have to post it.

This video brings a lump to my throat and tears to my eyes every time I see it. And I've watched it a LOT.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxUGEN9kS9o&feature=related

[poppie guy]

2320 is an awesome goal, Mike. I want to be here when you reach it. C'mon. 7 to go.

Q&A time.

What is your favorite photo that you have taken so far?

The ones I've taken of my wife, there are several of them.

[short5]

Zane, I am almost positive I've shared this before, but on the off chance that I haven't, I have to post it.

This video brings a lump to my throat and tears to my eyes every time I see it. And I've watched it a LOT.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxUGEN9kS9o&feature=relatedYes! I may have it favorited

The ones I've taken of my wife, there are several of them.

Polygamy is illegal in Oregon, just saying.

[cfpackerfan]

The ones I've taken of my wife, there are several of them.

Q #2... How long have you been into photography?


Polygamy is illegal in Oregon, just saying.I didn't even notice anything amiss. :lol: :lol: Must be a location thing. :lol:

[poppie guy]

Q #2... How long have you been into photography?

Since 1975... with a few breaks along the way. Used to have a darkroom in my garage and enjoyed doing B&W.

[short5]

I didn't even notice anything amiss. :lol: :lol: Must be a location thing. :lol::lol:

[cfpackerfan]

Since 1975... with a few breaks along the way. Used to have a darkroom in my garage and enjoyed doing B&W.

Cool! I LOVE darkroom work! Nothing beats a good black and white print. I have one hallway decorated with my film prints.

Only 5 to go till the magic number. ;)

So.. Q #3:

How many photos do you have on your hard drive that you haven't processed yet? ;) :lol:

[short5]

Mike what did you have for dinner? *just trying to help*

[short5]

All right I have done all I can do here. I am off to roam the streets for a bit. Later folks.

[cfpackerfan]

Mike what did you have for dinner? *just trying to help*

All right I have done all I can do here. I am off to roam the streets for a bit. Later folks.

:lol: ;)

Night Zane. Good luck finding spots. ;)

[Woolburr]

Everyone has run away!

[cfpackerfan]

Not everyone. ;) I don't run. Remember? :p :lol:

[cfpackerfan]

I just talked to Athena for a little while.
She said to say hi to all of you. :D

[JWright]

Cat, ours closed down and they turned it into a strip joint.

A comic strip joint?

Since we are talking about recipes...

Have any of you attempted to make my Dad's Baltimore style mac and cheese?

Don't think I ever saw the recipe

Can't lock the thread? The village idjits are responding left and right! hehehe

It's gone...

[cfpackerfan]

MIKE... you're never going to make it to your goal at this rate.

Hi John. :D Gosh, that recipe was posted a long time ago. I'll see if I can find it.

[Woolburr]

Not everyone. ;) I don't run. Remember? :p :lol:

Sorry...I forgot...:oops:

[cfpackerfan]

here you go John. Though it's not really a recipe.
I wonder if I posted a 'real' recipe later on?

DANG it sucks getting old. I don't remember SQUAT!

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=5990979&postcount=3931

[Woolburr]

You posted the real recipe somewhere.

[JWright]

here you go John. Though it's not really a recipe.
I wonder if I posted a 'real' recipe later on?

DANG it sucks getting old. I don't remember SQUAT!

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=5990979&postcount=3931

I remember seeing that post... Somehow the idea of tomatos in mac and cheese just doesn't ring true for me.

[cfpackerfan]

HA! I DO remember you saying that before! :lol: :lol:

[Woolburr]

Somebody asked for the real recipe....I could have sworn you posted it...but I can't find it....

[cfpackerfan]

I'm pretty sure I did too.

[Woolburr]

I'm pretty sure I did too.

I tried a bunch of search terms...but I don't find it.

[CrazieCricket]

sheesh everyone is off to bed again? I hate being a nightowl!:p

[cfpackerfan]

Yeah, as soon as I leave, it will be just you and Wooly here again. :lol:

[CrazieCricket]

Yeah, as soon as I leave, it will be just you and Wooly here again. :lol:
HAHA yeppers!!!:lol:

[Woolburr]

sheesh everyone is off to bed again? I hate being a nightowl!:p

I'm normally a nightowl too....but my internal clock is all messed up this week...I think bed is calling me.

[cfpackerfan]

Have a good night you all.

Hasta Tamale. :D

[CrazieCricket]

nighters you two!!!!

[Woolburr]

Night!

[short5]

Really cute shot!!

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=562837

[BearLeeAlive]

a brother update for those of you who are aware of the situation: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=6236594&postcount=3340
Lisa, my thoughts go out to you, your brother and family. I too hope he does the right thing.
:rolleyes: About time! I have been sitting here potato in hand...hold up.. that sounds wrong:confused:
:lol:
Since we are talking about recipes...

Good Morning Fine Folks :D

I could not stay awake last night and fell asleep ridiculously early just before 9:00, but did sleep right through to near 3:00, so all is good. Usually when I go down that early I am back up around midnight.

Have any of you attempted to make my Dad's Baltimore style mac and cheese?
I don't remember seeing it either.
What is your favorite photo that you have taken so far?
I really do not have a favourite, but many I like lots
Q #2... How long have you been into photography?
Dabbled as a kid, more serious off and on for 30+ years
How many photos do you have on your hard drive that you haven't processed yet? ;) :lol:
As a quick guess, about 5,000 that I have not really gone through yet.

[short5]

WAKE UP I am bored. I Went and found flowers at 3AM at a 24hr grocery. I also picked up lunch goodies and made Leyla lunch to take in the field with her today. I made her coffee and a little toast with marmalade to have by her flowers. It was a nice morning:)

Now I am alone and rambling:confused: I am quite certain I will sleep before to long but I never know when. I think I have necrophilia, hmmm, maybe I mean narcolepsy. I Always mix those up:rolleyes: J/K I think I am a bit punchy. How does one test for that? Hmmm things to ponder.

[Mgdh]

Hi Zane. does sound like a nice morning - not sure about the 3AM though :shock:

Just been catching up in my lunch break - MQ on the way ;)

[Mgdh]

Dude I got a SIX-FER!!!!!!!!!! Make that a SEVEN-FER!!!!!!!!

Stop!!

Good block, Wu! Glad you were here to save the day ;)

I could dance and no one would see me!http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=273264&d=1211341787

I see you, too, Wu. Nice moves girl :D

G'MAE, All. Kinda busy, so I cannot stay, but I wanted to post this before it got too late:

LOTRR: Alternate Transportation


LOL Love it, Dan. These are fantastic.

a brother update for those of you who are aware of the situation: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=6236594&postcount=3340

Oh my...

I didn't know about that. I'm sorry, Lisa. Prayers that he is able to do what he needs to.

http://newquay-plus.co.uk/POTN/smilies/yeahthat.jpg

Tony Roma's Baked Potato Soup

2 medium potatoes (about 2 cups chopped)
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup diced white onion
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 cups instant mashed potatoes
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1 cup half and half

Garnish
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
2 green onions, chopped (green part only)


Bake the potatoes for 1 hour or until done. Remove from oven and let cool.

As potatoes cool prepare soup by melting butter in a large saucepan, and saute onion until light brown. Add the flour to the onions and stir to make a roux.

Add stock, water, cornstarch, instant potatoes, and spices to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out contents. Discard skin. Chop baked potato into chunks that are about 1/2-inch in size.

Add chopped baked potato and half-and-half to the saucepan, bring soup back to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer the soup for another 15 minutes or until it is thick.

Spoon about 1 1/2 cups of soup into a bowl and top with about a tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese, a half tablespoon of crumbled bacon and a teaspoon or so of chopped green onion. Repeat for remaining servings.

Bookmarked. And the second recipe too.

Yes! I may have it favorited



Polygamy is illegal in Oregon, just saying.

:lol:


I didn't even notice anything amiss. Must be a location thing. :lol:

http://newquay-plus.co.uk/POTN/smilies/rotfl.gifhttp://newquay-plus.co.uk/POTN/smilies/rotfl.gif

[short5]

Hi Mark. I figured out how to find you if need be. Lurk here on your lunch break ;)

[short5]

............and I'm spent. Later folks I am heading to the cave.

[poppie guy]

WAKE UP I am bored. I Went and found flowers at 3AM at a 24hr grocery. I also picked up lunch goodies and made Leyla lunch to take in the field with her today. I made her coffee and a little toast with marmalade to have by her flowers. It was a nice morning:)

Now I am alone and rambling:confused: I am quite certain I will sleep before to long but I never know when. I think I have necrophilia, hmmm, maybe I mean narcolepsy. I Always mix those up:rolleyes: J/K I think I am a bit punchy. How does one test for that? Hmmm things to ponder.

Of the two I'd prefer narcolepsy.:rolleyes:

[Mgdh]

Hi Mark. I figured out how to find you if need be. Lurk here on your lunch break ;)

:lol::lol::lol: Unfortunately, it doesn't always work. PM's work if needed...

............and I'm spent. Later folks I am heading to the cave.

Why do I feel Deja-vu? Seems I'm always saying things like that when people arrive :lol:

Sleep well, Zane

[Becky N]

What?? *looks for falling rocks*

It was about...

as long as you're not looking for potatoes, I guess you're ok.

....^^^^yeah that.

I just talked to Athena for a little while.
She said to say hi to all of you.

Hi, back

WAKE UP I am bored.

I have been for about 2 hours now. Been catching up here and there, then a couple of someones linked a couple of long videos, so it took awhile to respond.

G'MAE all.

[Becky N]

............and I'm spent. Later folks I am heading to the cave.


Oh, sure, wake us all up to clear the cave for yourself....we see how that works, now.;)

Have a good rest, Zaners.

[thomascanty]

Gee, thanks Zack! Wake us all up then run off... :rolleyes:

[neil_r]

I think I have necrophilia, hmmm, maybe I mean narcolepsy. I Always mix those up:rolleyes:

I think you may have them both, who knows what you get up to when the camera is not rolling at night ;-)

[Mgdh]

I think you may have them both, who knows what you get up to when the camera is not rolling at night ;-)

:lol::lol:

Anyway - back to work here. See you all later.

[short5]

Yeah I am back:confused: I herded the pets in bed with me. I got a terrible case of restless legs, the animals fled, then Leyla called to thank me, sweet but I am up again.

[Becky N]

Hi Zane...always good to see you, sorry you couldn't get to sleep though.

[short5]

Hi Bucky:) It will happen my legs just need to cooperate.

[neil_r]

my legs just need to cooperate.

With whom ?

[short5]

With whom ? My brain which would be happy to relax if it's minions weren't being uppity.

[mtnphtgrphr]

well, it is soup. . . :rolleyes: sheeeesh
hehehehehehe You think he'd get that! ;) :p
I saw this post


and then read this response.
I thought you were very funny!
http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/2363/happy8km.gif
Zane, I am almost positive I've shared this before, but on the off chance that I haven't, I have to post it.

This video brings a lump to my throat and tears to my eyes every time I see it. And I've watched it a LOT.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxUGEN9kS9o&feature=related
Saved this one for watching later... need to head off to work in a few min....

Polygamy is illegal in Oregon, just saying.
http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/2363/happy8km.gif
Really cute shot!!

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=562837
OMG That is TOO freakin' cute!!!!!!
WAKE UP I am bored. I Went and found flowers at 3AM at a 24hr grocery. I also picked up lunch goodies and made Leyla lunch to take in the field with her today. I made her coffee and a little toast with marmalade to have by her flowers. It was a nice morning

Now I am alone and rambling:confused: I am quite certain I will sleep before to long but I never know when. I think I have necrophilia, hmmm, maybe I mean narcolepsy. I Always mix those up:rolleyes: J/K I think I am a bit punchy. How does one test for that? Hmmm things to ponder.
I'm awake.... Didn't get up til 6:30 though.... And now... sigh... I'm off to work... :rolleyes:

[Becky N]

Off to work myself, later everyone...

[Miniflash]

Gmae friends
Mark good to see you as always .
Hey Cat thanks for the soup recipe ~
I'm with you John on tomatoes not sitting well in Mac and cheese .

I've been up since 5am getting myself ready for a thrift day again my Mil needs a cashier and I"m the call girl :)
Speaking of which here is a couple photos of the Dadford and Mum ..Taken this past weekend .
Dadford ~
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l108/miniflash_2006/newest015jpgDadford.jpg

Mumford
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l108/miniflash_2006/newest018jpgmomford.jpg

Bratford's Andy and Mini in our back yard ..getting ready for a walk in the jungle hahaha
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l108/miniflash_2006/newest021jpgAndy.jpg

[BearLeeAlive]

.....I"m the call girl :)
:shock: :lol:

Nice shots Deb, wherever did Andy get that hat? :lol:

[Miniflash]

Jim Hi ..He got it at the Zoo ..

[Miniflash]

Jim its now became his Favorite hat ..lol go figure
He says it works well for doing yard work and as you can see ..its working for him hahahaha

[Skrim17]

my second grader

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/skrim/nextone/secondgrade-1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/skrim/nextone/second2.jpg

lousy pics but oh well.

[Harm]

Bratford's Andy and Mini in our back yard ..getting ready for a walk in the jungle hahaha


Why is he holding the leaf like that?

[Miniflash]

Harm I dunno maybe its because when he turn around hes going to walking through it .:)

[Miniflash]

Crissa ..Good morning ..Cute shot of the man ..he's growing so much like the weeds in my back yard ! He looks happy to back in school .

[Miniflash]

Crissa its gonna be a hot day today does the school have air conditioning ?

[Skrim17]

I know I am happy he's back in school!!!

Deb I can see the weight loss in dadford, tho it is a nice shot of him.

[Miniflash]

Yea Crissa he is thinning down alot ..but he is in good spirits and doing ok these days We say any day alive is a good day ..then laugh

[Skrim17]

No AC at the school, today and tomorrow should be really beastly but next week promises a little relief.

[Miniflash]

ACKKK Sure hope they watch out for the kids :) I'm going to the thrift today in the air conditioning but if she didnt need me to do it I"d stay here I hate going in and out makes me lungs go crazy with the hot air blasts ..

[thomascanty]

No AC at the school

I don't think that would even be legal here.

[Miniflash]

:) Hi ya Lonnie