...since it is no longer Friday night!
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184 comments:
First!!! (Shhh, but since AP's not here, I'm going to claim a tiara!)
Or a tiny taste of a drink.
The tiara will be perfect for the wedding, SW.
Bella - I love hot guys who read too ;-)
SW - Hopefully you'll have good stories to tell us from the wedding!
first husband - liked to read
second husband - hot guy (well at least more than first husband)
Hmmmm......
CK - Mix them together and you have a hot guy who reads ;-D
Corinne - I wish I could find both in one. But alas, I'll take second husband, for many reasons beyond his being more hot than the first one.
So I'm here at work supposed to be working. But instead I've been looking for a vacation rental for my sister and her girls when they come visit from CA this summer. We were planning a beach trip to the Gulf, but I've got cold feet because of the oil spill, and I'm thinking a place on a lake instead. If I don't do some work soon, I'm not going to be able to afford more than a pup tent to vacation in though.
Did a blog post on my baby drama.
http://smithfamilyfollies.blogspot.com/2010/05/flipping.html
Saw a comment from *book junkie* on another post about going to nursing school and trying to decide between LPN and RN. Go for RN! I am one, my husband is an LPN (although a military trained one so he runs circles around all us civilian nurses).
Anyway a lot of places are trying to eliminate LPN's all together, though with the shortage of nurses it's hard to do. As an RN it's kinda like you pick the job instead of the job picks you out of a bunch of applicants. And there are so many options, I started in Labor and Delivery and ended in Utilization Review. LPN's typically get stuck in nursing homes- (I worked several years in rehab/NH in administration and loved the "home like" atmosphere with the patients. The pay is good, but for hands on patient care which is usually delegated to LPN's it's too many patients to take care of at once) or Dr's offices- (which those are nice but the pay isn't great).
Fortunately, my husband has a great job with hospice but is constantly worrying about getting replaced by an RN. That's why he's going back to school.
I only have an Associate's Degree in nursing, but it never kept me from any job where they preferred a Bachelor's Degree-again, nursing shortage!
Hope that helps!
Good evening ladies - beautiful, gorgeous weather here in MD trumps sitting on the internet all day, for sure!
I hope everyone is enjoying their day. My husband and I went to a large nursery and picked out 3 large trees for our "reforestation" effort, since our huge oak had to be cut down this week. They will be delivered sometime next week. I accomplished a lot this afternoon in the garden so I a little sore but feels good.
We are going our neighbors "tiki bar" opening tonight for lite dinner and many drinks. We are setting up our projector in their back yard to show movies for the kids. Gillian's Island, I think, the series. That way the adults get to sit and chat peacefully.
Going now to watch the Preakness run, see you all later!
Heather - that is awesome. I admire you and your husband for doing that service. Our next door neighbors are both nurses and I just don't know how they do it with their schedules, kids, etc. The husband is even on the helicopter for 24 shifts sometimes. It's got to be very taxing physically, not to mention the emotional aspect of nursing. Kudos to you and your hubby!
Since I'm here talking to myself, in honor of the this year's Preakness winner, Lookin at Lucky, here is the recipe for a Black Eyed Susan drink:
I know you didn't ask, but here is the drink recipe:
Black Eyed Susans
1 - 1/4 cup vodka
4 cups orange juice
1 - 1/4 cup light rum
ice ring
3/4 cup triple sec
1 tbspfresh lime juice
4 cups pineapple juice
Chill all ingredients. Just before serving combine in a punch bowl. Unmold ice ring and float in bowl. Serve in tall glasses. Makes 10 large servings.
Enjoy, and have a great night!
OMG! I have never heard of a Black Eyed Susan and it sounds delicious! MMMmmmmm, hard liquor.
Afternoon Daisies!
Elisabeth thank you for the update on Chris!
http://caringbridge.org/visit/care4chris
BJ - When I get off my stretch, would love to talk with you! FYI, those Student Nurse Boards scare the beejies, even out of me LOL! I think what Heather said is good advise.
Off to get ready for more Trauma Drama.
Have a wonderful evening everyone!
Hope you have an exciting night Kaytie!
Deb is right...it is a beautiful day here! Lawn cut, gardens weeded. We won the first game of lacrosse playoffs 18-2, and went to a neighborhood festival. Girls were excited to see the MetLife blimp leaving the Preakness. It always flys over our house. Sitting down for the first time in a while! Actually, not anymore. Off to make dinner.
'Ello daisies!
I made meatballs today and they're freaking fantastic! What's new in daisykand?
Reading some pretty interesting stuff on the internet these days.... :)
How are you guys?
Spent the day finishing a "book". Does it count as a book if I read it on my phone or computer?
What 'cha reading CM?
It counts, Jill. ::nods::
It's 8:00 and I'm already back from the wedding. Woohoo! It was better than I expected, and I actually would have stayed longer but my ride was ready to go. Because everything went smoothly, I've got no good stories. Sorry. :-(
What did you read Jill?
I do have one story. So the wedding was Episcopalian, the first one I've been to, and the service was a bit long. I got bored and suddently realized that I don't remember putting the frozen chicken breasts I'd bought at the grocery this morning in the freezer. I was sure I hadn't, because my freezer is really full and I knew I would have a hard time fitting them in.
I was right, and now I have 12 chicken breasts thawed that I need to find a use for before they go bad. Dang.
Erin I just finished Dead in the Family, the newest Sookie Stackhouse book.
We're watching The Informant! (their exclamation point, not mine)
Cook them and then freeze the cooked chicken. Problem solved. You're welcome.
Jill- Oh, just something about how a certain iracle-may oy-bay may have a acemaker-pay....
:)
You dig?
I saw a really really pregnant lady at the wedding, Mulie, and thought of you and Taiya.
Yeah, the thought of reheated cooked frozen chicken isn't that appealing right now. Maybe I'll feel differently tomorrow.
Wow, I'm packing it in with these meatballs, but I'm forging the pasta so that's gotta count , right? Right. ;)
CM, I'm pretty sure we're "allowed" to talk about Stellan here. Are you talking about Stellan? Spill!
Geez, CM, just when I'm done with that you reel me back in.
SW - Make some delicious soup recipes, and then freeze them.
Or chicken chili?
forgoing, and still I'm not even sure if it's spelled right. Meh.
I read it on a certain blog that must not be named. Still, as far out as it sounds is anything that far out of the realm when dealing with particular individuals, I ask you?
I'll say this, if it's true (GIANT IF!) I won't be suprised, know what I'm saying?
I tried pig Latin the other day, but it wasn't making sense so I didn't bother
you did about 1000x's better then my un-attempt, CM.
Mulie, thanks, I really had to think it out!
Okay, on M-something-we're-not-allowed-to-say, a poster claiming to be a nurse in an Atlanta hospital claims that Stellan had a pacemaker installed when the family was there over Thanksgiving. I don't believe it. I don't think a nurse would risk the penalties associated with a HIPAA violation just to out JM as a liar. She's been outed as a liar before. That's nothing new.
CK, got any delicious chicken soup recipes?
SW, fair enough. But if it WERE true, how crazy would that be?! The truth hidden so the glory could be given to God.
or something.
Maybe, CM, but Stellan was healed by a successful surgical procedure, not through a miracle brought on by prayer. (I would argue anyway.) So I don't really see the difference if he's healed by an ablation or a pacemaker, except of course for the quality of life issues with a pacemaker.
Now that I've thought about it some more, there's a certain group of women who *love* to stir shit up.
SW,
If it were me, I'd look up a chicken wild rice soup recipe that had half n half in it.
That sounds delish to me.
You could try to chicken chickpea chili recipe I posted on the thread - it's REALLY good.
You'd have to grind the chicken before you cook it (do you have a meat grinder attachment for a Kitchen Aid Mixer)?
You don't say CM, lol
*head smack*
LOL Jill!
I don't have a meat grinder attachment CK. But chicken wild rice soup does sound good. I could make a lot with 12 chicken breasts too!
Got some dishes to do, be back shortly...
You could probably still do the chicken chickpea chili recipe, but use diced chicken.
It's a fabulous recipe -
::wanting someone to try it::
SW: broil them, cut up in strips and freeze in portions sizes you want. On the day you want to use a portion, use sundried tomato sauce, add cream to make a nice rose sauce, use sauce and chicken strips over pasta of sauce.
Voila.
Or as Kelly Bundy would say, Viola!
LOL re Viola! Great idea!
FT- That sounds delish!
SW: I have one of those doodads that vacuum seal food so when I freeze chicken strips they last for quite a while and taste great when I'm ready to use them. I use it for a lot of stuff, it's our second one, our first lasted 7-8 years or so, totally worth the $. It's the most-used gadget I have.
Yeah, I've thought about getting one of those. My freezer isn't very big though.
Oh my goodness. I meant use it over pasta of choice. Preferably one that holds sauce well, like rotini.
God, I love the movie Sense and Sensibility. It's one of my all time favorites.
Sorry y'all - this has nothing to do with the Sat. night black-eyed susan and wild rice soup (mmmmm!) conversation but wanted to reply to Heather.
Heather- thanks for much! That info is exactly what I'm looking for. I'm in a pretty rural area and there are several LPN schools and only one 2-year RN program, which is what I'm leaning towards at this point b/c I can do RN in the about the same amount of time anyway (or not much longer). I'm scheduled to take the placement test at one of the LPN options Mon. and am going to go ahead and do that just to give me an idea of what the test is like. Have applied to the RN school also but would have to get all my core classes in before actually applying to the nursing program. Thanks again for your help. Wish I'd done this years ago.
Okay, I gotta do my weekly phone conversation with Mom. Back in an hour and a couple of beers!
Someone remind me to bitch about the glass recycling effort, K?
SW- Can you please bitch about the glass recycling effort?? Please?
SW- Me too! Isn't Colonel Brandon the BEST!!!
So can you guys help me out with something? Why has the US not fully adopted the metric system? I've had this conversation with several American friends and nobody seems to know.
FT it's a government conspiracy.
FT- Sorry, I got nothing.
FT- because we can't understand it that's why lol.
Why do they put all like running races here in kilometers? Exactly how long is a 5K?
I mean it's in perfect units of 100, the prefixes are sensible, right? Kilo, centi, milli, etc. It's also recognized as the international system of measurement. It's easy to make multiples of 10s, the prefixes make sense, I dunno, what do you think?
Because we're an arrogant people.
Well Sandy, I'm glad you asked!
You see, 5K means 5000.
1000 metres = 1 km
5000 metres = 5 km
See how easy that was?
Because kilo is 1000, see?
CK, LOL
And Kilograms! Let's talk about them!
1000 grams = 1 kilogram
See?
Yeah, but what's that in miles?
I remember in grammar school they were trying to teach the metric system. Everyone had to have the "metric ruler". That last one year.
Well Sandy, to convert kilometres to miles, now *that requires Dr. Google.
There is 1.609344 km in 1 mile. I mean does that make any sense to anybody?
So okay, 5000 kilometres = 3106.855961185 miles.
I am rereading my comments. I hope nobody thinks I sound belligerent. But it's hard to fill up gas in the US because I have no idea what to do with a gallon. Also, it's hard to drive within the speed limit.
Um yeah...I'm having a hard enough time with fourth grade fractions. lol I'll stick to inches. 12 inches to one foot. 3 feet make a yard. Easy peasy! LOL
See? I'd just say 100 centimetres to 1 metre.
There's those 10s again.
Although I will say that they still sell fabric here by the yard. Which is close enough to a metre, I guess.
Mom's telling me about finding another rattlesnake.
Well, that's easy FT. 1 cup is 8 oz. 2 cups is a pint. 2 pints is a quart. 4 quarts is a gallon. See! As for driving, I go as fast as the car in front of me! ROFL.
Sandy that's not easy at all! By 10s is WAY easier. You just move the decimal either left or right. Depends.
In our schools, we celebrate 100 days of school. What do you celebrate in your schools? With your aversion to the number 100 of course, LOL!
Yeah with gasoline by the gallon I can never tell if I'm getting ripped off or not.
We do celebrate 100 days of school. Actually they make a big thing out of it. Parties, songs, etc.
Well maybe that's a step toward the metric system, Sandy. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.
FT- you watch the numbers on the speedometer and match them to the ones on the sign on the road you are driving on. Tough, I know.
And gas? If you have to drive all over the earth for a cheaper *quart, how is *that saving you money?
I have eaten a ridiculous amount of raw cookie dough tonight.
What's the matter with me?! I can't stop eating!
Also my husband's car originated from a car auction in the US where the dealer stocks his stuff. So the damned speedometer has the big numbers for miles. And I have to squint to see the kilometres.
How many kilograms have you eaten CM?
FT what is a loonie?
But EL-L-L-L! My car's speedometer is in kilometres!
Nope, I just fill up in the US when I'm road tripping through the US. I don't live close enough to the border to make that worth my while.
FT- then I would say just drive until you see flashing lights in your rearview. Then I would assume you were going too fast. ;)
Sandy: a bird or a denomnation of currency.
See how currency also works in 100s? Makes sense right? 100 pennies = 1 dollar.
EL: Oh yes, I already *know that method. Intimately.
Oh, probably a bajillionity meters.
That's correct, right FT?
Meters?
Meteors?
I have no effing clue.
Where's the cookie dough....
A loonie is a $1.00 coin. We dispensed with the paper variety. Then the $2.00 was the next paper bill to go. That is either a toonie or a twonie, depending who you believe.
Now why on earth would a dollar be called a loonie?
Now I'm watching Twilight for the kilo-millionity(?) time, and I DON'T EVEN LIKE IT!!!!
@$%*#@!!!!
Please, someone stop me.
hahahaha! I'm calling dolla dolla bills loonies from now on and ain't no one gonna stop me!
I promise I haven't been drinking.
Silly CM, cookie dough can't be measured in metres unless you rolled it out or something. It would be in grams/kilograms.
Sandy: a dollar is called a loonie because it has an image of a loonie on it. That was voted in believe it or not.
People in Europe think we're stupid that our paper currency is all the same size and color.
FT, I lived close to the Canandian border in college. We'd drive up to drink there 'cause the drinking age was 18. There was a little bar just across the border.
FT- a loonie? Twonie? THAT is the dumbest thing I ever ever heard.
Almost as dumb as Twilight, and that was a *really dumb movie. Loved the book though.
CM: kilo-millionity! Now you got it! Or maybe you really have been drinking, I dunno. Either way that's funny.
A toonie? All righty.
CK: no kidding,right? I never know how much US $ I am carrying. I have to squint at each bill.
And yes, our money does look like Monopoly money. Nobody said it but you're all thinking it.
El- Really, REALLY dumb! But every single time it's on I watch it. Haven't read any of the books, haven't seen the second one (I just can't bring myself to rent it).
I am a twitard.
I use toonie myself. It's a dual-coloured coin.
CM I blame you for my having eaten an entire box of Capt'n Crunch in the last two days.
I said I didn't like it, but I was intrigued and tried again.
CM- the books were all really good. I won't watch the second one either.
FT- so is one side one color, and one side another color? Do you have to call heads or tails, or which color you want when flipping a toonie?
Good to see some chatty Daisies. SW, I had that chicken problem when my husband "helped" with groceries. I poached it all, shredded it, and froze it in a muffin pan lined with the sealing plastic wrap. When it was frozen I cut the wrap and put individual muffin shapes in freezer bags. Then I could take out one, two or three. I used them in enchiladas, quesadillas, BBQ sandwiches, pasta, and chicken salad.
FT, I agree the metric system is much easier to use. But I would hate to have us change over right now, because it would be terribly expensive and we're in enough of a financial mess. We use it some, like tools, fasteners, some craft supplies, and 2 l. bottels of Diet Pepsi.
Josh & Rya: I assume near the Quebec or Manitoba borders? They're still at 18. It used to be 18 in Ontario but now it's 19 unless you mean that long ago, LOL!. When I went to Florida it was so irritating I couldn't get in anywhere there because I wasn't 21 but could drink at home. Not that I drank, I just wanted to get into places!
We're on a CoCo Puff trip here.
EL: the loonie is gold coloured. The toonie has a gold coloured disc in the centre, and the outer circle is silver coloured. The colours apply to both sides, they're 2 different metal combinations involved. We still do call heads or tails. The queen is always.
The monarchy has always intrigued me, btw.
Actually Schitz and CoCo Puffs because that's how we roll.
FT, it was Emerson, Manitoba. It was a little dive of a bar where the waitress would dance topless during her break.
I love Coco Puffs. Just wish they didn't look so much like rabbit droppings.
I'm cuckoo for CoCo Puffs.
No really, can't stand the stuff. Just wanted to say that.
I wish we had fancy money.
My dog loves rabbit droppings.
Josh & Rya: Well *there's a side of you I wouldn't have guessed!
RF- they do don't they. Once you get past that I could eat an entire box...of CoCo Puffs that is not rabbit do.
RF- good thing I do not like coco puffs. B/C the rabbit droppings would have ruined it forever.
You know what I hate? Euros. Whose idea was that?
I've gotten a couple of the new gold dollars coins and almost spent them as quarters. I wish they were bigger, or two-toned.
Euros...the nerve.
RF: you guys have dollar coins? You still have the paper ones, don't you?
Sandy: EXACTLY. See, you understand me. So few people do.
We have paper dollars, FT, but they will be phased-out. I don't think they are printing any more.
FT- we have gold dollar coins, silver dollar coins. We just can't make up our minds and we don't like using them.
Hey, I was just there for the beer!
RF: they feel flimsy in my hand, you know? Like they're going to rip. I guess lower denomination bills are used the most often and so have the most wear and tear.
Josh & Rya: Mmmm-hmmm.
Josh & Rya, we have Schlitz and Hamm's. They're in the cooler, help yourself. Oh and we have Cheetos too.
Thanks, Sandy. I have some bud light. And drank one Woodchucks. I painted the kitchen today and dealt with my non-listening children. I'm tired!
Yeah the dolar bills wear out so fast that the replacement cost is soon to outweigh the value. We'll see if the new ones last longer than Susan B. ANthony ones did.
Ohhh, Sandy, pass those Cheetos!
::tossing Cheetos to RF::
psst. I think CM is drunk.
::shhhhh! we're all thinking it::
::hiding cooler of beer::
mmmmmmunch thanks, Sandy
J&R, I've been dealing with non-listening kids today, too, and they are 30 and 29.
Well good evening, Winnipeg Manitoba. Were your ears burning a few minutes ago?
RF-mine are 6 and 4. They fought constantly and then had a tea party right before bed. They're strange. And asleep!
Ladies, if I were drunk would I be sitting her, chatting with you, wearing no pants? I think not...
Wait. What?
:)
here :)
::I *knew it!::
I don't understand that sitemeter. I must come up as unknown.
CM, I didn't want to know it. My kids keep warning me about people like that on the internet.
J&R, Mine are fighting, too. But no tea party yet.
800 thread count sheets=pure sleeping bliss.
night ladies.
RF, give chat roulette a try.
Jill, that sounds delicious! Sleep well.
Josh & Rya: I don't know... But do you think that the city of Humble is really known for it's humility? Because that would be a *lot of pressure.
So my mom and one of my brother's were popping by for a minute to drop some stuff off and I changed the channel. I didn't want them to see me watching Twilight.
THE SHAME!!!!
Chat roulette?
Jill, have sweet, sweet Cap'n'Crunch dreams!
RF, NOOO!!! Don't do it! I was only kidding!
OMG I deleted my comment with the typos before remembering my copy & paste doesn't work. GUTS.
So the moment has totally passed now, but what I had SAID was......
"the loonie is gold colored"??
I feel like I walked in on ya'll talking in code. I can totally picture a shady character narrowing his eyes, looking around to make sure no one is listening, and says to his 'associate'...... "the *loonie?? It's.....GOLD colored. Get me? *Gold colored".
So, creepy mommy is NOT drinking......and I am NOT sleep deprived;)
CM, I can't do it because I don't know what it is.
Damn. I'm hungry for ceral now and I know all I have is stale Apple Jacks from the last time the kids were here.
ceral=cereal. And I'm not drunk either.
How about Truth or Consequences, New Mexico?
(Just watched a show about it-no one's on here from there).
I have a fresh box of cinnamon toast crunch.
That stuff *sparkles, EL! I never trust food that sparkles!
Trade you, Erin.
We like to tell people we drive through Lake, Michigan.
Apple Jacks, goood.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch, goood.
I can't help it, I'm a lover of many cereals.
Totes not drunk.
FT, good call on the sparkles.
FT- my oldest is a little food ocd-ish. He has to have it as his first meal. I can't say breakfast b/c sometimes it is at noon!
RF: and don't those cinnamon toast crunches like lick each other all the time? That's what the commercials say anyway.
It glows in the dark too.
Breakfast... it isn't just for breakfast anymore.
geez, FT, I don't think I watch the channels with cereal creatures licking each other. Though I know Canadian tv is a bit racy.
Night ladies! I'm tired and sore and I'll see you on the flip side.
RF: you know it! Well I'm glad to educate, so here you go. Cover up the kids' eyes!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdZx5sstYI8
Goodnight, Sandy. I'm out, too. Sleep well, all.
This one's even funnier:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HKlEDpGXoA&NR=1
Hahhaahaa, FT. Why did that make me think of RiM?
Because her daughters like getting all sparkled up? That's all I got.
All that yawning made me yawn too.
Goodnight.
Crap! Spent too long talking to my sister after I talked to my Mom and I missed the metric system conversation! I have strong feelings about that. Seems a perfect example of American arrogance. Do any of you remember back in the 70's when were were going to switch over, that they actually replaced mile markers with km markers? Did in AL anyway. Then apparently there was a political brouhaha and reversed direction, costing who knows how much money. I was just a kid so don't remember the details. Should do some research on that.
My sister and I picked out a lake house that we're going to rent when she and her girls come visit this summer. It's a lot cheaper than a beach house and we're excited about it.
The only bad thing about the house that we like is that it has no TV. Which could freak me out, but it has internet access, so I could probably survive.
Talkin' to myself, so I'm off to bed. Night all!
Is anyone here?
No? Okay. Sweet dreams, everyone.
Hi all!
I think the people who invented euros are geniuses.
Besides the lurkers, is anyone here alive? ;-D
I'm here! I made strawberry muffins this morning and they are baking now. I bought 2 pints of berries last week and never got around to eating all the 2nd one, so I googled "best strawberry muffin recipe" this morning.
Too bad my helpers made we want to take my paring knife to my wrists. I need to figure out how to keep them from punching each other and screaming while "helping". Oye.
Strawberry muffins...Yum!
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