Red-Ringed Tupperware Party with (ineffective) Tin Foil Hats

[puddlepirate44]

My flickr pro account is expiring on the 25th. Time to think of a new way to deal with this stuff. I have two domain names but no longer have a server. Could host my own gallery though, reup on flickr (not leaning that way at all) or do smugmug ( I hate that name!)

Advice?

Flyers on car windshields?
Photo leaflet dropping over major sports events?
Pirating TV channels?
Using POTN by posting your shots on every thread you can come across?

Still thinking, I'll come up with more ideas in a moment...

[Belmondo]

Belmondo, in his smooth handling of the American language, completes a smooth segue from German Kim Chi and computer deliveries to gift spiral hams. Kudos to Tom! :shock:

Actually, we've got some fresh ham sitting in the 'fridge that I'm dying to cook...

You guys were discussing food (if one may consider kim chi or sauerkraut actual food), and it seemed relevant at the time. Clearly my timing was off, and my attempt to join the club was probably seen as nothing more than an intrusion. My apologies.

I will now go try to think of something sad. Sad stories seem to go over well here.


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Okay. How's this?

My cat is ugly.

[Permagrin]

You guys were discussing food (if one may consider kim chi or sauerkraut actual food), and it seemed relevant at the time. Clearly my timing was off, and my attempt to join the club was probably seen as nothing more than an intrusion. My apologies.

I will now go try to think of something sad. Sad stories seem to go over well here.


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Okay. How's this?

My cat is ugly.

nooooonononono, don't go and don't think of anything sad! Ham is good! :lol: :lol:

[puddlepirate44]

You guys were discussing food (if one may consider kim chi or sauerkraut actual food), and it seemed relevant at the time. Clearly my timing was off, and my attempt to join the club was probably seen as nothing more than an intrusion. My apologies.

I will now go try to think of something sad. Sad stories seem to go over well here.


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Okay. How's this?

My cat is ugly.

Actually, I appreciated the save from German Kim Chi. And sad? Sad is highly overrated, and only belongs in European cinema. As for your cat, well, I'll leave that to you. If you want an ugly pet, please refer to Lola, EJWebb's dog-thing. You are always welcome here, Belmondo. Smooth segues or no. :)

[wu_wei0]

Where could you host your own gallery? I think Yoda does that and is very happy with his.
I hate the smugmug name as well but am so pleased with the service. I had a problem when I was setting it up and they got back to me in less than an hour with all the info I needed. I like the interface a lot...plus I like the option of the pro account if I ever want to upgrade.
Flickr never had the options that I wanted...I started there but didn't stay.
PP-i don't really want to staple photos in the neighborhood. it wouldn't serve the purpose of letting the kids see that I am shooting. they feel I am well, if I am shooting.

Permie- I could find a host somewhere and know someone who has his own server so could buy space from him and install the exhibit engine. Lots of work, though.

[puddlepirate44]

PP-i don't really want to staple photos in the neighborhood. it wouldn't serve the purpose of letting the kids see that I am shooting. they feel I am well, if I am shooting.

Permie- I could find a host somewhere and know someone who has his own server so could buy space from him and install the exhibit engine. Lots of work, though.

All my best ideas die in sub-committee.

[wu_wei0]

You guys were discussing food (if one may consider kim chi or sauerkraut actual food), and it seemed relevant at the time. Clearly my timing was off, and my attempt to join the club was probably seen as nothing more than an intrusion. My apologies.

I will now go try to think of something sad. Sad stories seem to go over well here.


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Okay. How's this?

My cat is ugly.

I'm trying not to think about ham. I am hungry and ham sounds yummy.
I served ham at my youngest's request over thanksgiving. I couldn't score a real virginia ham (his fave) but got a local one and it was tasty enough he didn't even ask. whew!!

I think I have a smal chunk in the freezer, but was wanting to make beans. I always forget to get stuff out in the am so I can cook at night. so tonight, I am drinking beer. aat least I get my B viatmins. Of course, if I am going to work on student stuff I should stop that and get real food. hmmmm

[wu_wei0]

All my best ideas die in sub-committee.

Staples are expensive!!

[puddlepirate44]

Staples are expensive!!

So, you're saying there's a chance you'll do it... hmmm....

[wu_wei0]

So, you're saying there's a chance you'll do it... hmmm....
IF I can find someone to do it for me. I am a bit accident prone.

[Permagrin]

IF I can find someone to do it for me. I am a bit accident prone.

ME TOO! You'd think we were twins or something? :lol: :lol:

BTW, his ideas usually die well before subcommittee...mostly they are saved for "pub entertainment" and amusing his wife :lol: :lol:

[saravrose]

I'm going to bake a chicken for christmas.. I thought about turkey but then there's the whole stuffing/gravy thing that is above my head.. so... a whole chicken it is.. :D .. But, then once I got home I realized that I don't know how to do that either...:confused: :confused: .. one of the chefs offered to give me the recipe for Coq au Vin... but, not sure if I could do that if I tried...

sari

[wu_wei0]

ME TOO! You'd think we were twins or something? :lol: :lol:

You'd think so!!

[saravrose]

oh, entertainment---- My neighbors and I are trading services... Shane's boyfriend is going to cut and style my hair i'm taking a christmas portrait of their very ugly dog in his little snowboots...:rolleyes: :rolleyes: ... Now, that's funny..

[Permagrin]

I'm going to bake a chicken for christmas.. I thought about turkey but then there's the whole stuffing/gravy thing that is above my head.. so... a whole chicken it is.. :D .. But, then once I got home I realized that I don't know how to do that either...:confused: :confused: .. one of the chefs offered to give me the recipe for Coq au Vin... but, not sure if I could do that if I tried...

sari

I think coq au vin is harder....buy some stove top stuffing and stuff your seasoned whole chicken with it...bake it according to the time on the back of the box and viola, a mini-turkey dinner. You can even buy gravy in a jar...

[wu_wei0]

I'm going to bake a chicken for christmas.. I thought about turkey but then there's the whole stuffing/gravy thing that is above my head.. so... a whole chicken it is.. :D .. But, then once I got home I realized that I don't know how to do that either...:confused: :confused: .. one of the chefs offered to give me the recipe for Coq au Vin... but, not sure if I could do that if I tried...

sari
Coq au vin is just a fancy name for chicken braised in wine. You can do it!

[puddlepirate44]

ME TOO! You'd think we were twins or something? :lol: :lol:

BTW, his ideas usually die well before subcommittee...mostly they are saved for "pub entertainment" and amusing his wife :lol: :lol:

Cool. I'm a party favor. I've found.... my purpose....

[Permagrin]

oh, entertainment---- My neighbors and I are trading services... Shane's boyfriend is going to cut and style my hair i'm taking a christmas portrait of their very ugly dog in his little snowboots...:rolleyes: :rolleyes: ... Now, that's funny..

Does Shane's (is this a girl?) boyfriend have a license to cut hair or are you just hoping he'll do a good job?

[saravrose]

I think coq au vin is harder....buy some stove top stuffing and stuff your seasoned whole chicken with it...bake it according to the time on the back of the box and viola, a mini-turkey dinner. You can even buy gravy in a jar...

seasoned?.. was I supposed to buy seasons?.. :confused: :confused:

[Permagrin]

seasoned?.. was I supposed to buy seasons?.. :confused: :confused:

salt, pepper (maybe a little garlic salt or poultry seasoning...) Usually you season a chicken before you bake it.

[puddlepirate44]

seasoned?.. was I supposed to buy seasons?.. :confused: :confused:

Well, seasoning is much better than rubbing it in dirt. Trust me, I know this.

[saravrose]

Does Shane's (is this a girl?) boyfriend have a license to cut hair or are you just hoping he'll do a good job?

Tyler (not a girl) was a hairdresser and stylist before he moved from Seattle and he's done quite a few of the girls' hair around here... there's not a whole lot of choices and the ones I called are really too expensive so, I asked Shane to ask Tyler Shane laughed and said as long as I let Tyler have some 'creative freedom' he would love to.. and then we started discussing payment terms and decided to trade...

[saravrose]

Well, seasoning is much better than rubbing it in dirt. Trust me, I know this.

well okay.. I have salt, pepper, lemonpepper, garlic and seasoning something or other... do I need anything else?..

[puddlepirate44]

well okay.. I have salt, pepper, lemonpepper, garlic and seasoning something or other... do I need anything else?..

A chicken? Stove, maybe?

[Permagrin]

well okay.. I have salt, pepper, lemonpepper, garlic and seasoning something or other... do I need anything else?..

No, that sounds good...but you really should stuff it...it takes a little longer to cook but it'll make it more like a real Christmas dinner. You can buy a box for stove top stuffing for $1.49....a jar of turkey gravy for a couple of dollars...

[saravrose]

A chicken? Stove, maybe?

I was planning on the microwave... :confused: .. Do I really have to turn on the stove?... intimidating things... stoves....:confused: :confused:

[theflyingkiwi]

Ham is ideal for this time of year.

[saravrose]

No, that sounds good...but you really should stuff it...it takes a little longer to cook but it'll make it more like a real Christmas dinner. You can buy a box for stove top stuffing for $1.49....a jar of turkey gravy for a couple of dollars...

okay. I'll do that.. as long as there's directions on the back...

[theflyingkiwi]

I was planning on the microwave... :confused: .. Do I really have to turn on the stove?... intimidating things... stoves....:confused: :confused:

I don't like gas ones. lucky they are not that common in NZ. :)

[saravrose]

Ham is ideal for this time of year.

yes, but how do you tell when it's done?.. I think that I would completely mess up a ham...

[Permagrin]

yes, but how do you tell when it's done?.. I think that I would completely mess up a ham...

buy a pre-cooked ham...on the back, it will tell you how long to cook it for it's weight.

[saravrose]

I don't like gas ones. lucky they are not that common in NZ. :)

I don't have to put a match to mine so i'm assuming that means it's electric.. :cool:

[puddlepirate44]

I was planning on the microwave... :confused: .. Do I really have to turn on the stove?... intimidating things... stoves....:confused: :confused:

OK, I'm not much of a cook, but I do know, microwaves and poultry? the twain should never meet.

[Permagrin]

DO NOT MICROWAVE A CHICKEN!!! BLEAH BLEAH BLEAH BLEAH

[saravrose]

I am going to make a coconut cream pie.. that is if I can find some coconut milk in this dang town...:rolleyes:

[puddlepirate44]

I am going to make a coconut cream pie.. that is if I can find some coconut milk in this dang town...:rolleyes:

Are you going to do that in the microwave, too? :shock:

[saravrose]

OK, I'm not much of a cook, but I do know, microwaves and poultry? the twain should never meet.

i'm not a cook either.. but, i did call my aunt this afternoon before going to the grocery store.. she's going to email me some instructions..

DO NOT MICROWAVE A CHICKEN!!! BLEAH BLEAH BLEAH BLEAH

I was kidding. I'm pretty bad but i'm not that bad.. it is pretty funny though.. I could try the idea out on my neighbors.. but, they are all atleast Sous chefs and probably wouldn't even laugh... snobby boys...:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[theflyingkiwi]

yes, but how do you tell when it's done?.. I think that I would completely mess up a ham...

do a pre-cook one and then you don't have to worry about cooking it. it's just going to be cold. :( how about this for an idea. tell ya boss to stuff his job and drive home for the hoildays and then once that's all over and done with. move to San Deigo :) nice warm weather.

[saravrose]

Are you going to do that in the microwave, too? :shock:

no. coconut cream pie I know how to make.. I like to bake.. I can't do crusts though.. I just buy those.. :cool:

[Lightstream]

Where could you host your own gallery? I think Yoda does that and is very happy with his.


http://pix.lightrefineries.org/img/wtf.pngHAPPY with mine?!??!!!

I have an emergency meeting to discuss VPS hosting options this morning!! We're pulling up the stakes and moving!!



Does Shane's (is this a girl?)

I would not ask... these days you don't need one of each to get together... things have changed :p

(I have nothing wrong with that.. some of the good people I used to know saw things that way and I was quite happy to live and let live)


DO NOT MICROWAVE A CHICKEN!!! BLEAH BLEAH BLEAH BLEAH

http://pix.lightrefineries.org/img/crackup.gif

You certainly know how to wake me up laughing ;)

[liza]

I hate shopping. It's one of my least favorite things to do.

Oh my! I LOVE to shop. Today, I took one of my students to town and bought her some things for Christmas. I received some donations from others as it's well known how impoverished her family is. She got a few nice things and will receive more from some of the teachers on Wednesday. I already purchased some shoes for the child, since she hadn't had a new pair since 7th grade. She's a 10th grader now, btw.

I like potato chips.

Me, too. I'm eating some right now.

My flickr pro account is expiring on the 25th. Time to think of a new way to deal with this stuff. I have two domain names but no longer have a server. Could host my own gallery though, reup on flickr (not leaning that way at all) or do smugmug ( I hate that name!)

Advice?

I let my flickr "pro" account expire as I've almost come to hate that site. It's so fake. Everyone making BS comments on people's images just to get comments on their own. It's all a big popularity contest in which I no longer participate. I moderate a couple of groups, but that's all. And everyone seems to think they can just violate the copyright of others whenever they please. If you mention this in one of the groups, people become irate. So I deleted all but 160 images before the account expired and rarely add anything at all. Someday I'll just delete the entire account.
I have a Smugmug account and love their customer service. I'm preparing to purchase a domain name to get rid of the "smugmug" in the url, but continue to use them for hosting.

Where could you host your own gallery?

Bluehost is a good hosting service from what I understand.


My cat is ugly.

Is it really? Post a photo of it. I can't believe a cat could actually be ugly.

well okay.. I have salt, pepper, lemonpepper, garlic and seasoning something or other... do I need anything else?..

I'd need someone to cook it for me. I need to find a husband or significant other who can cook! :lol:

[wu_wei0]

I think I am going to have to work through more than five folders at a time before I take a break-- if I am ever going to get these student grades done.

I LOVE making pie!! and pie crust. and baking bread. I sure wish these grades were done then I could get barefoot and go to the kitchen!

[saravrose]

do a pre-cook one and then you don't have to worry about cooking it. it's just going to be cold. :( how about this for an idea. tell ya boss to stuff his job and drive home for the hoildays and then once that's all over and done with. move to San Deigo :) nice warm weather.

My aunt was being dead serious and called to let me know that her friends husband would be willing to come up here with his big old truck whenever I say the word.. But, i'm not quite willing to ditch out on this idea... It's not the end of the world it's one little holiday... i've been to almost two dozen similar ones.. and I am trying to plot some kind of holiday for myself.. Or, maybe I should just buy a couple bottles of wine and drink it away...

[wu_wei0]

I let my flickr "pro" account expire as I've almost come to hate that site. It's so fake. Everyone making BS comments on people's images just to get comments on their own. It's all a big popularity contest in which I no longer participate. I moderate a couple of groups, but that's all. And everyone seems to think they can just violate the copyright of others whenever they please. If you mention this in one of the groups, people become irate. So I deleted all but 160 images before the account expired and rarely add anything at all. Someday I'll just delete the entire account.
I have a Smugmug account and love their customer service. I'm preparing to purchase a domain name to get rid of the "smugmug" in the url, but continue to use them for hosting.

I think I have about 7 comments. I'm leaning toward hosting my own.

ha- I'd cook more if it wasn't just for me. I hate cooking for 1

[Lightstream]

My aunt was being dead serious and called to let me know that her friends husband would be willing to come up here with his big old truck whenever I say the word.. But, i'm not quite willing to ditch out on this idea... It's not the end of the world it's one little holiday... i've been to almost two dozen similar ones.. and I am trying to plot some kind of holiday for myself.. Or, maybe I should just buy a couple bottles of wine and drink it away...

Drinking a whole bottle at one go tends to help you forget all but the worst of your problems. I have no idea what TWO will do though :shock:

[saravrose]

I think I am going to have to work through more than five folders at a time before I take a break-- if I am ever going to get these student grades done.

I LOVE making pie!! and pie crust. and baking bread. I sure wish these grades were done then I could get barefoot and go to the kitchen!

In my defense my mother is a Prof. in her own right.. she wasn't much of a cook when I was a kid.. as a teenager I was on my own and worked in restaurants (no point in cooking) as an adult I had other folks around to cook and I just learned to reheat stuff.. I suppose we can blame my non-cooking skills on my mother but, then again I was always grossly uninterested in the kitchen.. There always seemed to be something better to do..

But, baking is fun. I like making cakes and pies and cheesecakes it doesn't seem as monotonous as regular cooking...

[saravrose]

Drinking a whole bottle at one go tends to help you forget all but the worst of your problems. I have no idea what TWO will do though :shock:

hehe.. the day would just cease to exist at all... ;) ;) .. i'm kidding by the way I have a two cocktail limit.. I really don't drink.. but, it sounds like a good idea.. :p

[T.D.]

DO NOT MICROWAVE A CHICKEN!!! BLEAH BLEAH BLEAH BLEAH

Note to PP, um, could you PLEASE get her a venti Latte -- STAT?!!

While I generally agree with your sentiment, I have to tell you that I ran across a recipe for a whole chicken, cooked in a cooking bag, with fresh rosemary stuffed inside, salt and pepper. Then a few minutes in the microwave (10 or 17, I can't remember).

I've done this a few times. It's extremely moist and tasty.

So, don't knock it until you've tried it!

Now go get that latte! :evil::evil:


;)

[wu_wei0]

In my defense my mother is a Prof. in her own right.. she wasn't much of a cook when I was a kid.. as a teenager I was on my own and worked in restaurants (no point in cooking) as an adult I had other folks around to cook and I just learned to reheat stuff.. I suppose we can blame my non-cooking skills on my mother but, then again I was always grossly uninterested in the kitchen.. There always seemed to be something better to do..

But, baking is fun. I like making cakes and pies and cheesecakes it doesn't seem as monotonous as regular cooking...
I mainly love to make pie. Mike always made cakes and cookies. Love a son who cooks. Pies are mine though.
I worked in food service for too many years

[saravrose]

Note to PP, um, could you PLEASE get her a venti Latte -- STAT?!!

While I generally agree with your sentiment, I have to tell you that I ran across a recipe for a whole chicken, cooked in a cooking bag, with fresh rosemary stuffed inside, salt and pepper. Then a few minutes in the microwave (10 or 17, I can't remember).

I've done this a few times. It's extremely moist and tasty.

So, don't knock it until you've tried it!

Now go get that latte! :evil::evil:


;)


hehe.. really? can you cook the whole thing in the microwave?.. sounds nice and easy how do you do it?

[liza]

Drinking a whole bottle at one go tends to help you forget all but the worst of your problems. I have no idea what TWO will do though :shock:

It would make me hurl. I hate wine! :mad:

In my defense my mother is a Prof. in her own right.. she wasn't much of a cook when I was a kid.. as a teenager I was on my own and worked in restaurants (no point in cooking) as an adult I had other folks around to cook and I just learned to reheat stuff.. I suppose we can blame my non-cooking skills on my mother but, then again I was always grossly uninterested in the kitchen.. There always seemed to be something better to do..


My mother never taught me because I was always with my father. I was daddy's girl and spent most of my time with him. I may not be able to cook, but I can work on a farm, do basic carpentry, shoot a weapon, and plant a garden.

[wu_wei0]

I
My mother never taught me because I was always with my father. I was daddy's girl and spent most of my time with him. I may not be able to cook, but I can work on a farm, do basic carpentry, shoot a weapon, and plant a garden.
I prefered spending time out with the men. I also cook though. makes it a pain. do a full day's work then cook supper. :(

[saravrose]

It would make me hurl. I hate wine! :mad:



My mother never taught me because I was always with my father. I was daddy's girl and spent most of my time with him. I may not be able to cook, but I can work on a farm, do basic carpentry, shoot a weapon, and plant a garden.

I hate cabs.. just about everyone I've ever tasted... anything with too strong of a tannin taste goes out the window and anything too dry I don't like either... My mother didn't cook because it wasn't a priority for her.. My sister in self defense is a pretty good cook.. I was busy doing other things or finding other things to keep me out of the kitchen.. I am very good at dishes though... :D

[wu_wei0]

I hate cabs.. just about everyone I've ever tasted... anything with too strong of a tannin taste goes out the window and anything too dry I don't like either... My mother didn't cook because it wasn't a priority for her.. My sister in self defense is a pretty good cook.. I was busy doing other things or finding other things to keep me out of the kitchen.. I am very good at dishes though... :D
I'll cook for you if you wash dishes. I hate that part!!

[T.D.]

hehe.. really? can you cook the whole thing in the microwave?.. sounds nice and easy how do you do it?

Get a microwave cooking bag, a whole chicken and whatever whole, fresh herbs you like (like rosemary, oregano, etc). Put the herbs inside the bird. Put the chicken in the bag, per the instructions and microwave. You'll have to check the bag instructions for the time. I think it's 17 minutes. But I can't remember for sure. (depends also on your microwave's power).

Be careful when you open the bag, because the steam will pour out. It's very good and moist.

Good luck!

(can you tell I'm single and have to cook for myself?!)

[saravrose]

(can you tell I'm single and have to cook for myself?!)

ditto. ;)

[Lightstream]

Get a microwave cooking bag, a whole chicken and whatever whole, fresh herbs you like (like rosemary, oregano, etc). Put the herbs inside the bird. Put the chicken in the bag, per the instructions and microwave. You'll have to check the bag instructions for the time. I think it's 17 minutes. But I can't remember for sure. (depends also on your microwave's power).

Be careful when you open the bag, because the steam will pour out. It's very good and moist.

Good luck!

(can you tell I'm single and have to cook for myself?!)

WIth a nick like that I assumed you had at least one running around....

I'm lazy and I have learned how to cook on autopilot with the least operator intervention ;)

[liza]

Get a microwave cooking bag, a whole chicken and whatever whole, fresh herbs you like (like rosemary, oregano, etc). Put the herbs inside the bird. Put the chicken in the bag, per the instructions and microwave. You'll have to check the bag instructions for the time. I think it's 17 minutes. But I can't remember for sure. (depends also on your microwave's power).

Be careful when you open the bag, because the steam will pour out. It's very good and moist.

Good luck!

(can you tell I'm single and have to cook for myself?!)

Sounds good, but I think I'll stick to Banquet Frozen Chicken. :lol: :lol:

[theflyingkiwi]

I'll cook for you if you wash dishes. I hate that part!!

cooking is the easy part, just ring a fast food place and your all set. cleaning is a breeze too. put all in a rubbish bag and your all set. :)

[liza]

No, no fast food for me. I tend to eat a lot of lettuce, chicken, and fruit. Fast food makes me physically ill.

[saravrose]

I'll cook for you if you wash dishes. I hate that part!!

I'll do dishes I don't mind dishes at all... ;) ..

[T.D.]

Sounds good, but I think I'll stick to Banquet Frozen Chicken. :lol: :lol:

LOL!

I was raised on that crap! Oh man, just the thought of it now makes queezy.

Do you really eat it?

[saravrose]

LOL!

I was raised on that crap! Oh man, just the thought of it now makes queezy.

Do you really eat it?

agreed. they're pretty bad..

[theflyingkiwi]

No, no fast food for me. I tend to eat a lot of lettuce, chicken, and fruit. Fast food makes me physically ill.

in all honesty I hate the stuff too. Only have the odd hell pizza :) (www.hell.co.nz) and that's about.

I am just lazy which means most of the time I can't be bothered to cook anything

[wu_wei0]

i

I am just lazy which means most of the time I can't be bothered to cook anything

This is when beer comes in handy.

[PetKal]

The night has almost fallen......but the incomparable 17-55 IS does not care.....who needs PP with a lens like that :confused: ;) .

[liza]

LOL!

I was raised on that crap! Oh man, just the thought of it now makes queezy.

Do you really eat it?

Once in a while. I prefer boneless chicken breasts actually. They make preseasoned ones in little pouches that require no preparation at all. I also eat Tombstone pizza and those wonderful crock pot meals. Like I said, I don't cook.

[T.D.]

The night has almost fallen......but the incomparable 17-55 IS does not care.....who needs PP with a lens like that :confused: ;) .

Is this thing trying to give the leaning tower of Pisa a run for its money? The nerve!


By the way, I believe Perm is out getting a latte. She had a bit of an outburst a while ago. Definitely indicative of caffeine withdrawal. It was ugly.

[saravrose]

Once in a while. I prefer boneless chicken breasts actually. They make preseasoned ones in little pouches that require no preparation at all. I also eat Tombstone pizza and those wonderful crock pot meals. Like I said, I don't cook.

Liza, you and me both!! :D :D

[T.D.]

In Oregon our lighthouses are built decidedly vertical and not left leaning like those of our Canadian neighbors.

http://hoyboy.smugmug.com/photos/65980189-L.jpg

[PetKal]

Is this thing trying to give the leaning tower of Pisa a run for its money? The nerve!


By the way, I believe Perm is out getting a latte. She had a bit of an outburst a while ago. Definitely indicative of caffeine withdrawal. It was ugly.


As ugly as you-know-who ?:( :shock:

[liza]

My younger son is the cook in the family. He's considered going to culinary school after high school. It's either that or interior design. He likes to create.

[saravrose]

nice lighthouses guys!! I want to take photos of lighthouses too... unfortunately you need an ocean to have lighthouses..

[Lightstream]

hmmm

I should take a picture of my oven baked boneless chicken fillet, marinaded in chilli and lime with lemon and herb spices.

Sounds tremendously complex - it is not (recall I am lazy)

Grab chicken, stuff it in plastic bag. Pour chilli sauce (one specific kind) into bag. Crush the lime in and pour in the lemon/herb seasoning. Seal bag and massage the chicken a bit, throw in freezer. Five minutes, longest part is taking the caps off the bottle. Leave for 24 hours.

Eat time: Dump chicken in baking tray on top of foil, slam in oven, ~30-40 minutes (guesstimate it) at 215C. Go back on POTN for those minutes. Rant about how bad day was. Chicken should be done shortly.

[PetKal]

In Oregon our lighthouses are built decidedly vertical and not left leaning like those of our Canadian neighbors.



Nice, the horizon seems level but the structure is leaning to the left a bit.
Those Oregano builders, eh ?:rolleyes:

[Belmondo]

This bears repeating, and should be made a sticky. DO NOT MICROWAVE A CHICKEN!!! BLEAH BLEAH BLEAH BLEAH

[T.D.]

As ugly as you-know-who ?:( :shock:

I'm assuming you mean Lola?! Boy, that's just mean. She's gonna hurt you really bad! (Perm, that is!) :rolleyes:


By the way, if you wouldn't put bold on the bracket and slash in your quotes they would actually show up as quotes and not text. ;)

[PetKal]

nice lighthouses guys!! I want to take photos of lighthouses too... unfortunately you need an ocean to have lighthouses..

Yeah right, like "Ontario Ocean".:rolleyes:

[ejwebb]

I'm assuming you mean Lola?! Boy, that's just mean. She's gonna hurt you really bad! (Perm, that is!) :rolleyes:


By the way, if you wouldn't put bold on the bracket and slash in your quotes they would actually show up as quotes and not text. ;)


I'm just working on a man + machine + LOLA shot...

[saravrose]

hmmm

I should take a picture of my oven baked boneless chicken fillet, marinaded in chilli and lime with lemon and herb spices.

Sounds tremendously complex - it is not (recall I am lazy)

Grab chicken, stuff it in plastic bag. Pour chilli sauce (one specific kind) into bag. Crush the lime in and pour in the lemon/herb seasoning. Seal bag and massage the chicken a bit, throw in freezer. Five minutes, longest part is taking the caps off the bottle. Leave for 24 hours.

Eat time: Dump chicken in baking tray on top of foil, slam in oven, ~30-40 minutes (guesstimate it) at 215C. Go back on POTN for those minutes. Rant about how bad day was. Chicken should be done shortly.

nice. i'll try that later, ofcourse i'd forget about it completely and remember when the kitchen starts to smoke..

[saravrose]

This bears repeating, and should be made a sticky.

I really was kidding y'all.. even though turnersdad did give me a recipe for it... ;) ;) :p

[T.D.]

I really was kidding y'all.. even though turnersdad did give me a recipe for it... ;) ;) :p

And you said Condy was being mean today!?! :rolleyes:

For the record, I'm an excellent cook and the recipe I oulined will produce excellent results!

I'll be sulking now. :confused: :(

[Lightstream]

nice. i'll try that later, ofcourse i'd forget about it completely and remember when the kitchen starts to smoke..

Oh come on, you are not that incompetent ;)

Old school (mom): Set alarm clock. No kidding.

Me: Arm the alarm clock on my computer ;)

[liza]

nice. i'll try that later, ofcourse i'd forget about it completely and remember when the kitchen starts to smoke..

Thank God I'm not the only one who burns things. I do it all the time!

[Lightstream]

Liza...have a bit more faith in yourself....we all have faith in you :)

[T.D.]

nice. i'll try that later, ofcourse i'd forget about it completely and remember when the kitchen starts to smoke..

Thank God I'm not the only one who burns things. I do it all the time!

Good rule of thumb: Don't use the smoke detector for a timer. ;)

[wu_wei0]

Good rule of thumb: Don't use the smoke detector for a timer. ;)

had an almost-DIL that made flames every time she turned on the oven. That old joke about Tuna Surprise- surprise the kitchen is on fire. . . we lived that.

[saravrose]

And you said Condy was being mean today!?!

For the record, I'm an excellent cook and the recipe I oulined will produce excellent results!

I'll be sulking now.

I'm sorry.. truly, I know you're an excellent cook.. much better than me.. i'm sure of it.. :D :D .. and I was attempting to joke with Dave didn't turn out well..

Oh come on, you are not that incompetent ;)

Old school (mom): Set alarm clock. No kidding.

Me: Arm the alarm clock on my computer ;)

now, that's not fair.. you have no real idea of just how incompetent I am.. :cool: .. Every woman has to have a skill as soon as I find mine i'll tell everyone what it is.. But, I have absolutely scratched cooking off the list.. ;) ;)

[Lightstream]

had an almost-DIL that made flames every time she turned on the oven. That old joke about Tuna Surprise- surprise the kitchen is on fire. . . we lived that.

Oh dear.. I keep a fire extinguisher around but that's for electrical fires (get this sneaking feeling some day my rats nest of wiring will do something it shouldn't)

now, that's not fair.. you have no real idea of just how incompetent I am.. :cool: .. Every woman has to have a skill as soon as I find mine i'll tell everyone what it is.. But, I have absolutely scratched cooking off the list.. ;) ;)


What I'm trying to say to you is the same as I said to Liza (in different words).. have a bit more faith in yourself! I'm not calling you incompetent.. quite the opposite...

There is no sin in using the alarm clock either...

[liza]

Liza...have a bit more faith in yourself....we all have faith in you :)

Awww, thanks.

I'm educated, talented in visual arts, and have a knack for languages, but I simply cannot cook. If it isn't in a can or a box, forget it!

[saravrose]

Oh dear.. I keep a fire extinguisher around but that's for electrical fires (get this sneaking feeling some day my rats nest of wiring will do something it shouldn't)




What I'm trying to say to you is the same as I said to Liza (in different words).. have a bit more faith in yourself! I'm not calling you incompetent.. quite the opposite...

There is no sin in using the alarm clock either...

:lol: :lol: .. yes, you're right absolutely. I think I have a subconcious block when it comes to cooking.. Being able to cook represents that whole nuclear family being a wife/mother ideal that currently is very unappealing to me.. I will learn at some point. maybe... ;) ..

sari

[T.D.]

I'm just working on a man + machine + LOLA shot...

I have no idea what this means, but it is seriously freaking me out. After that bug-eyed shot of her I'm having nightmares. Nightmares, man!!

Don't do it. For the love of all that is good, don't post it! I beg you!!

[PetKal]

I have no idea what this means, but it is seriously freaking me out. After that bug-eyed shot of her I'm having nightmares. Nightmares, man!!

Don't do it. For the love of all that is good, don't post it! I beg you!!

If Webby stuck aviator's goggles on Lola and took pictures of her on a tricycle, people would think they are looking at the microwaved ET spoof.

[T.D.]

If Webby stuck aviator's goggles on Lola and took pictures of her on a tricycle, people would think they are looking at the microwaved ET spoof.

Now that's an image that's going to stick with me!

I regret to admit that you are absolutely correct with your assessment!

[liza]

:lol: :lol: .. yes, you're right absolutely. I think I have a subconcious block when it comes to cooking.. Being able to cook represents that whole nuclear family being a wife/mother ideal that currently is very unappealing to me.. I will learn at some point. maybe... ;) ..

sari

Oh, I don't know about that. I was a wife and still am a mother, and I don't do the June Cleaver thing. When Richard was alive, he did the cooking. Now we either eat convenience food or Wyatt cooks. And he actually enjoys it.

[T.D.]

I agree with Liza. It's not a gender thing. Some people are drawn to it and have a knack others do not. In my family I do, but my sister most definitely does not.

[saravrose]

Oh, I don't know about that. I was a wife and still am a mother, and I don't do the June Cleaver thing. When Richard was alive, he did the cooking. Now we either eat convenience food or Wyatt cooks. And he actually enjoys it.

handy to have kids around that cook... I'm a little jealous...

Off topic but i'm watching Pride and Prejudice... (again).. what a pretty movie. I really do think it's pretty..

[ejwebb]

If Webby stuck aviator's goggles on Lola and took pictures of her on a tricycle, people would think they are looking at the microwaved ET spoof.

LOLA and I are going out tomorrow... Tyson is our hero!! See here:

http://skateboardingbulldog.com/tyvideos/index.html

[T.D.]

LOLA and I are going out tomorrow... Tyson is our hero!! See here:

http://skateboardingbulldog.com/tyvideos/index.html

I'm going to have to say "NO" to this.

Do you have any idea how many traffic crashes you would cause putting that tragic little pooch on wheels?

[ejwebb]

I'm going to have to say "NO" to this.

Do you have any idea how many traffic crashes you would cause putting that tragic little pooch on wheels?

Well, you wanted to know what happened to her... think she was born that way? You should see her on her little scooter...:lol::lol:

[saravrose]

I'm going to have to say "NO" to this.

Do you have any idea how many traffic crashes you would cause putting that tragic little pooch on wheels?

poor poor puppy.. You make her sound much worse than she probably is.. besides there are worse looking creatures in the world...

[saravrose]

Seriously, check this poor guy out.. My neighbors dog Manson.. I'm crazy about him.. i've asked repeatedly to be allowed to take him home with me..

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/saravrose/softball%20photos/CopyofIMG_3193.jpg

[ejwebb]

poor poor puppy.. You make her sound much worse than she probably is.. besides there are worse looking creatures in the world...

I LIKE how she looks. It's TurnuptheJazz and PetaKow who seems to have a problem with her. I think they need a bit of diversity training. :evil:

[T.D.]

poor poor puppy.. You make her sound much worse than she probably is.. besides there are worse looking creatures in the world...

Sari, you've seen the visual evidence. How can I make her sound much worse than that? Seriously. She's tragic, just tragic! (And you know it!!) :evil:







;)

[ejwebb]

Seriously, check this poor guy out.. My neighbors dog Manson.. I'm crazy about him.. i've asked repeatedly to be allowed to take him home with me..



Kindred soul...

[PetKal]

LOLA and I are going out tomorrow... Tyson is our hero!! See here:

http://skateboardingbulldog.com/tyvideos/index.html


Cool....make sure to take lottsa pictures.:rolleyes:

[saravrose]

Kindred soul...

he's great.. ofcourse he scared the heck out of my little niece when she came to stay.. it was his teeth.. she didn't like his teeth.. and explained it to me..

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/saravrose/CopyofIMG_3909.jpg

[Claire]

Ok peeps, update me!

[saravrose]

Hi Claire.. we were giving me cooking advice are currently talking about ugly puppies..

[ejwebb]

Cool....make sure to take lottsa pictures.:rolleyes:

PK - Not my photo, but thought you might like it:

http://my-expressions.com/up_media/4199/pblog/5617/1166385149.jpg

[saravrose]

you know the part in Pride and Prejudice where Elizabeth rejects Darcy and he writes her the letter and she finds out how wrong she is... Poor Darcy..I really feel sorry for him..

[ejwebb]

you know the part in Pride and Prejudice where Elizabeth rejects Darcy and he writes her the letter and she finds out how wrong she is... Poor Darcy..I really feel sorry for him..

:confused::confused:

[theflyingkiwi]

Hi Claire.. we were giving me cooking advice are currently talking about ugly puppies..

I hate all dogs.

I don't hate you sari tho, I am just using your post to say my bit.

other than that I cooked a nice dinner tonite :)

[ejwebb]

I hate all dogs.:)

LOL! Don't hold back, now. Tell us how you feel...

[ejwebb]

G'night all. Gotta go to work in a few hours... Come on LOLA - wanna go outside?

[theflyingkiwi]

LOL! Don't hold back, now. Tell us how you feel...

I love cats tho.

[saravrose]

I hate all dogs.

I don't hate you sari tho, I am just using your post to say my bit.

other than that I cooked a nice dinner tonite :)

well lucky save.. for a second I was confused.. either you were telling me how icky you found my friend Manson, telling me that you think I am a dog, or just picking on me about my lack of cooking skills... ;) ;)

sari

[saravrose]

:confused::confused:

oh come on!! everyone on the planet knows this story.. Jane Austen?... you have to know it..

sari

[ejwebb]

oh come on!! everyone on the planet knows this story.. Jane Austen?... you have to know it..

sari

I was trying to figure it's relevance in the discussion... seemed to come from nowhere but that it not unusual in here!

[saravrose]

I was trying to figure it's relevance in the discussion... seemed to come from nowhere but that it not unusual in here!

not irrelevent atleast to me.. i'm watching it again.. no big deal though.. it did come out of left field though.. completely random.. however I am eating icecream.. :D

[T.D.]

I was trying to figure it's relevance in the discussion... seemed to come from nowhere but that it not unusual in here!

It's tupperware baby, just go with it! Don't question it, just go with it!

[saravrose]

It's tupperware baby, just go with it! Don't question it, just go with it!

hehe.. it is one of my favorites.. I do like Jane Eyre a little bit more though.. Mr. Rochester is unbeatable..

[ejwebb]

not irrelevent atleast to me.. i'm watching it again.. no big deal though.. it did come out of left field though.. completely random.. however I am eating icecream.. :D

Which is always relevant... as are cookies and pie!

[T.D.]

Well folks, it's bed time for Bonzo.

Talk to you all later.

[saravrose]

Which is always relevant... as are cookies and pie!

there was drama over my lack of a christmas vacation coupled with my running out of coffee icecream.. I was having a bit of a breakdown that I think i'm done with now.. ;)

[Belmondo]

there was drama over my lack of a christmas vacation coupled with my running out of coffee icecream.. I was having a bit of a breakdown that I think i'm done with now.. ;)

Who knew?

[PetKal]

PK - Not my photo, but thought you might like it:

http://my-expressions.com/up_media/4199/pblog/5617/1166385149.jpg

What the heck is that ? A ritual turkey floggin' by some insane pilgrim sect somewhere in Ozark mountains ?:rolleyes:

[saravrose]

Who knew?

hehe.. you should have been here.. I was pitiful.. I'm better now.. I really am. :cool: :cool: .. there's icecream in the freezer, i'm plotting making myself dinner on christmas and am generally going to be just fine..

sari

[PetKal]

Well folks, it's bed time for Bonzo.

Talk to you all later.
Who's Bonzo ?

[Belmondo]

Who's Bonzo ?He was a member of President Reagan's cabinet.

[liza]

I love cats tho.

Me, too. :)

oh come on!! everyone on the planet knows this story.. Jane Austen?... you have to know it..

sari

I never read it. Just didn't appeal to me.

He was a member of President Reagan's cabinet.

Actually, it was his vice president. :lol:

[misspix]

He was a member of President Reagan's cabinet.

And probably one of the most respected :)

[PetKal]

He was a member of President Reagan's cabinet.
Ronald himself ?:D

[Woolburr]

Belmondo, in his smooth handling of the American language, completes a smooth segue from German Kim Chi and computer deliveries to gift spiral hams. Kudos to Tom! :shock:

Actually, we've got some fresh ham sitting in the 'fridge that I'm dying to cook...

Now that my friend is ham...if it isn't fresh...it isn't real ham...poke a few holes in it...insert fresh cloves of garlic....then make a nice crust on the outside with coarse salt and fresh ground pepper...mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmm

[liza]

Damn, Wool! You're making me hungry!

[theflyingkiwi]

I can still feel my dinner :) I'm good.

I like Ham.

but not green Eggs on Ham

[Woolburr]

I do love fresh ham....not at all fond of the pink ones...but any fresh pork....a dash of salt...a sprinkle of pepper and a pile of garlic....bake it up....heaven!

[theflyingkiwi]

so has anyone here every had a pavalova?

[Lightstream]

Do you put the garlic on top of the ham or somehow attach it to the ham?

PG has been too quiet.. power outage in her sector again?

[Woolburr]

I just drove 10 hours home from Orlando....and I've got to tell you....once I stopped laughing....Sari, this is critical for you..........................

:evil: DO NOT NUKE THE CHICKEN!!!:evil:

[Lightstream]

I just drove 10 hours home from Orlando....and I've got to tell you....once I stopped laughing....Sari, this is critical for you..........................

:evil: DO NOT NUKE THE CHICKEN!!!:evil:

*shouts over the bzzzzzzzt of the magnetron* "Say again?" :p

[theflyingkiwi]

I just drove 10 hours home from Orlando....and I've got to tell you....once I stopped laughing....Sari, this is critical for you..........................

:evil: DO NOT NUKE THE CHICKEN!!!:evil:

huh, I did quite get it. what ya saying?

[Woolburr]

Do you put the garlic on top of the ham or somehow attach it to the ham?

PG has been too quiet.. power outage in her sector again?

You take a sharp knife and make a series of slits in the fresh ham or pork roast....press a slice of garlic into each slit. Next you rub the outside with some high quality extra virgin olive oil and then with a mixture of coarse salt, fresh ground pepper and granulated garlic. Place it on a wire rack in a baking pan...350 degrees until the meat thermometer shows 150...in the very center. Remove from oven and let rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.

[liza]

Why not? :lol: :p

[theflyingkiwi]

it would seem that no one here has tried a pavlova, so here is the recipe.

it tastes nicer than ham, but then it's a desert ;)

http://www.pavlova.co.nz/recipe.htm

[Lightstream]

You take a sharp knife and make a series of slits in the fresh ham or pork roast....press a slice of garlic into each slit. Next you rub the outside with some high quality extra virgin olive oil and then with a mixture of coarse salt, fresh ground pepper and granulated garlic. Place it on a wire rack in a baking pan...350 degrees until the meat thermometer shows 150...in the very center. Remove from oven and let rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.

Nice.. it sounds pretty easy actually. Let me get this, 350F, right? That should be doable.. 180C on my oven. It maxes out at 250C, that's why.

I might get a small ham and try this, after all I am just one person eating.. it is nice to have someone to share it with but that's not always feasible or possible at each station in life. However, food *IS*, has, and always will be a priority.

Granulated garlic - that the dried powder kind?

[Woolburr]

Nice.. it sounds pretty easy actually. Let me get this, 350F, right? That should be doable.. 180C on my oven. It maxes out at 250C, that's why.

I might get a small ham and try this, after all I am just one person eating.. it is nice to have someone to share it with but that's not always feasible or possible at each station in life. However, food *IS*, has, and always will be a priority.

Granulated garlic - that the dried powder kind?

Yes....temperature in F...just make sure you do this with fresh ham or pork roast....don't think it would taste too hot on cured ham. Granulated garlic is sometimes called garlic powder.

[Lightstream]

Thanks, I will pick up a pork roast and garlic powder (that's what it's called here). Can't imagine it on cured ham.. yeek..

I'm getting hungry and I just ate. :p

PS: To others, check your temperature scales. 350C would result in a very fiery ham which does not taste so hot after you hose it down with a BCF fire extinguisher ;)

[Woolburr]

it would seem that no one here has tried a pavlova, so here is the recipe.

it tastes nicer than ham, but then it's a desert ;)

http://www.pavlova.co.nz/recipe.htm

Sounds sort of like divinity.

[Lightstream]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2413973&postcount=14

ROTFLMAO! Brilliant!!