So...whats for dinner?

Lacey12

So good to hear that news, Joyce! Thanks for sharing with us. Our Michelle is one of the most serious beach gals! Not surprised it was restorative! I'm glad that she is at least returning to sun, if not significant warmth.

carolehalston

Bedo, the hummus sounded good. 

I had a "new" experience at the luncheon table today.  I passed out from dehydration following day 2 of a 2-day golf tournament.  Two of the ladies got me from my chair onto the floor and other helpers brought ice to ice me down.  The paramedics arrived and whisked me off to an ER where I received 3 bags of IV fluids  before I was able to pass the ER dr.'s test for discharge--produce some clear pee.  Yep, his words exactly.  Sorry to gross anyone out.

DH was out playing golf and didn't answer his phone so the pro sent someone in a golf cart to tell him his wife was on the way to the ER.  DH was having a great round.  One over par after 5 holes. 

I was ordered to avoid outdoor exercise for a week. 

Dinner was a cheeseburger, fries, and chocolate shake from Shake'n Bake.  Not very good except for the shake but we were both hungry when we got home after 7 pm.

auntienance

Yikes Carole! Same thing happened to ds when he ran his first marathon. It's scary how fast you can dehydrate. After my last chemo, I ended up in the er with a fever "of indeterminate origin" and dehydration. Took several bags of fluids too. Hope you can take it easy this week.

susan_02143

Carole,

That is scary!!! If you are sipping shakes, you must be feeling better. Reminds me why I drink so much water everyday. Hope you feel better tomorrow.

*susan*

Moonflwr912

Carole, wow. Thats a scary experience. I am glad you went to hospital to be treated and not just ignored it.

Joyce thx for the info. Michelle so happy to hear you felt a bit better.

Bedo hummus sounds good.

Susan sounds like a great dinner. Hope your tx is gentle on you this time. Nance enjoy your trip. And the last time we cleaned out the big freezer my DH asked if he could throw out the frozen breast milk bottles I have in there. I guess he thought its been in there a while. Um, hes right. My baby is 27 years old. LOL ive just been keeping it. Anyone know of any studies that need milk from 1985/6??!!?? LOL. Just couldnt throw it away.... LOL

bedo

I hope this didn't disqualify you Carol and that you are feeling better. "I hate water", I pronounced to my Dr. one day. "You will love water when you realize how good it makes you feel" he said, and I guess it's true. I'm guessing it's pretty hot in LA these days.

I'm glad Michelle has rallied!

Susan you are awesome!

Minus, stove top sounds good.  I hope that you ate it right out of the box.  It's good that way.  So are Milk Bone dog biscuits, if you are ever in a pinch, but I haven't had them since I was a child. Not sure the FDA inspects them though.

Went to Tortilla flats and had salsa chips  and enchiladas.  yum!

The fool licensing board in AK wants to know why I was arrested for "disturbing the peace" when I was 19.  Well, that would be because that's what they called hitchhiking 100,000 years ago and,more importantly, I was 19.  I already sent them the record from Saratoga Springs New York and I was "sprung" by my Mom, but it shows up every time fingerprints are done for work along with another silly 19 year old thing. I could get it expunged but that would involve an expensive trip to Saratogo NY, unless I hitchiked, that is..haha. I already explained this the last time I worked in AK  Grrrr..

Had diagnostic mammo for lump and MRI for back pain recently.  Cyst and herniated disc.  Kitties are happy.  I am happy with the cooler weather and it was a beautiful day. 

Moonflwr912

Bedo is it bad I am glad you have a cyst and herniated disk??!? LOL

bedo

No, I'm happpeeee!

SpecialK

bedo - it is Talk Like A Pirate Day today!  Saw it online and immediately thought of you!

carole - take care of yourself!  Scary!

bedo

To the Dr. smartly, me beauty,an' don't let the bilge rats get ye down! No grog before noon unless ye need it. Arrrrrgh.

SpecialK

bedo - Lol!

gardengumby

Hi ladies - it's been fast and furious around here lately.  A project I've been dogging at work has finally taken off.  Our new house is still being worked on.  The tile is laid - still must be grouted.  The new hardwood - hubby finally decided on hickory instead of bamboo, as we both worry about what China puts into their exports, and the hickory is from the US.  It will be delivered on Saturday and then needs to acclimate in the house for awhile (can't remember how long, as I simply cannot remember much of anything anymore ).  Anyway, after the acclimation period it will be installed - as soon as we can find someone to install it.  He's happy with the choice, as he got 3/4" thick real boards that can be refinished if need be in the future - though since we have no animals nor children at home, the probability that it will need refinishing in our lifetime is pretty much small to none....

Got all signed up for retirement - though I haven't yet told my bosses.  I'm trying to figure out the best way to do that.  I need to meet with two different manager "sets" and don't want my immediate bosses to get to the upper bosses before I can have my own discussion with them.  But it would be impolite (and poor politics) to meet with the upper ones prior to the more immediate ones...  problems, problems....  (why I care is that even though I'm retiring, I decided to offer my soul up for contract work for awhile, so would like to get a good recommendation if necessary)

Meanwhile, the townhouse we are living in (renting) has gone on the market, so we also need to keep it rather spick and span and be available for showings.  Last night the last one finally left at 8 PM, so we had a VERY late dinner (which was take-out Thai, as I also couldn't mess up the kitchen prior to them coming!)

Tonight I have to work late, so dinner will be late again - and I've no clue what it will be - maybe take out Mexican!

Lacey12

Garden, loved your newsy post! You have a lot going on, on all fronts...and sounds like you are managing it really well. Yes, that retirement communication piece is thorny. I 'm sure you will work out the right process. Good luck!



So, DH is off to Western Mass and I have been having a relaxing day checking recipes, and planning a meal for a woman in my church to deliver on Monday. I called her to ask about preferences, allergies etc. and she was horrified that people were taking care of her (she's a person with a heartevent history, who is primary caretaker for her bedridden husband with late stage Parkinson's and her brother who is in a nearby facility with Alzheimer's). So I spent a long time convincing her that the caretaker needs to be taken care of!



Am currently simmering a vegetable stock with the green tops of the leeks I had in fridge....not sure what I think of it so far....an experiment to not waste them!

Planning to make an omelette with white part of leeks, red pepper and maybe some zucchini. Am I the only person who never heard of zucchini being called courgette???

carolehalston

Garden, good luck with managing your retirement communications.  Your new house will probably be wonderful.  Thai and Mexican carry out sound good to me!

My lunch today at Crabby Shack in downtown Madisonville was excellent.  I had the crabcakes and they couldn't have been better.

No dinner for me tonight.  Maybe some grapes and a few almonds.

Nancy, please remind me when you're going to be in Biloxi and DH and I can drive over and have lunch with you and your dh.

auntienance

Carole, that would be lovely! I will pm you when we get there. We will be there 9/30, 10/1 and 10/2.

gardengumby

corgette?  What's corgette?  zucchini??? never heard of it!!! 

Moonflwr912

Add me to the corgette - less brain! Never heard of it either.

garden I know how hard it is to.keep the house browser ready.

Nance and Carole I hope you manage to connect.

Dinner was leftover scalloped potatos and ham from my lunch. But I did add butternut squash to it. Yum.

Weather is really kicking up here right now lots of thunder and lightening. Everyone stay safe.

much love

luvmygoats

BBC Good Food shows picture of zucchini. Courgette - use your best French pronunciation. I think it is used most anywhere but US but I'm not the expert. Susan is.

Leftover pork chops last night. Tonight is tacos. I have to make tacos for a crowd next weekend so trying out some different shells. DH won't care; he'll eat it. It is finally raining here. Expecting about 1-1.5 inches thru tomorrow. Last had that much rain the 1st week of June. Making the apple butter BBQ chicken tomorrow.

Carole - glad today was better than yesterday. Whew. You're more ready for fall/winter than I am.

Good news that Michelle was able to go to chemo. Ahh - the rejuvenation of Florida.

Kayak2

I lived in the UK some years ago and they call zucchini courgettes over there.  Never heard that term here though.  Brings back some good memories….

Moonflwr912

Just lost power for a bit. If it hoes out again it will be for a long time. Tv is rebooting. Sigh.

bedo

Well, Moon, that's a rather spicy way of putting it.  I hope it doesn't, though.

deborye

We literately cooked ourselves.

deborye

To anyone I missed.

gardengumby

Did everyone stop cooking and eatimg?

eric95us

I need to stop eating for awhile.... :-)

Eric

SpecialK

GG - unfortunately, I did not stop eating, but since nobody was home all week I did stop cooking after the intern feeding frenzy.

Laurie08

Hi to everyone!  I have been sick all week with DH2 with a nasty cold and fever off and on.  It finally seems to be getting better and going away.  I have been trying to keep up with the posts!

This week I made Michell's sauce and meatballs one night, pot roast and Bulogi another.  Last night was leftovers to clean out the fridge.  DH left this morning to work for the weekend and won't be back until late Sunday.  So I will not be eating healthy this weekend!  The kids and I will eat whatever and all pile in together to sleep at night.  I feel bad because when DH says he is going away they are excited about the change in routine!

Tomorrow is soccer and a surprise 40th party for my brothers girlfriend.  Right now I am watching my sons play with the neighbor kids through the window.  Looking forward to a quiet night.

susan_02143

Yeseterday was emotionally exhausting. No reason to relay the whole story, but the upshot is, my PET was clean. I napped for what felt like hours, and ended the day eating Rhode Island calamari at a local restaurant. Well, ended with an adult beverage. Today I took my sister out to lunch at a Turkish restaurant to celebrate her 51st birthday. I love this place's red lentil soup. I could have that every single day with just a bit of pita bread and be very happy.

Tonight, we will have our Indian leftovers.

*susan*

auntienance

Susan, that is excellent news! Congrats!



I've been cooking lots but it's been rather unexciting. Tonight is Senate bean soup with bacon cheddar cornbread. Lots cooler today!

Moonflwr912

Susan, congrats

Joyce glad to hear Michelle is up for pizza. You all enjoy!

Nance bean soup sounds great.

I just had a hamburger. It was good. But boring.

Laurie glad you are all feeling better.

Much love.