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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 04:53 PM
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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Looks like you are Darren... you and I... everyone else has gotten off the bus?!
 
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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Looks like you are Darren... you and I... everyone else has gotten off the bus?!

What bus?

We live out where the buses don't run.

Out where you hear the banjos playing.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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do do dodododo do do doooooo, da do do do do do do do da...

(think deliverance theme song)

Of course, then there's the George Carlin Routine... about doing LSD on a bus... Do you get on and get off, or get off and get on?
 
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 07:37 AM
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you guys are too funny!!!
where is everyone???
This thread is almost a year old!
 
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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Hi!!!!! Hi!!!! Here I am!!!

How's everyone doing?? Gem, I thought this was your week to be in Bermuda? I guess it's next week...

Ola, I know my peach print was hard to read.... just wanted to make you'all work a bit to see it..

I have a friend who is a bodyworker--I met her on my bodywork forum--- in fact she now frequents NAM occasionally--- well she just bought a Clubman!! She lives in the northeast and she was able to get the dealership to throw in a set of snow tires for their harsh winters,,,,, I thought that was AWESOME!!
 
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 03:14 PM
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Hi

I'm doing alright...just wishing the day would go by faster. Certainly don't feel like being stuffed in the office right now. How's your day going, cab?
 
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by AKIndiMini
Hi

I'm doing alright...just wishing the day would go by faster. Certainly don't feel like being stuffed in the office right now. How's your day going, cab?
Hey AkIndy!! My day is winding down...I am getting all my litle household chores finished so I can enjoy the baseball game that is about ready to begin....
 
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by cabwy
Hi!!!!! Hi!!!! Here I am!!!

How's everyone doing?? Gem, I thought this was your week to be in Bermuda? I guess it's next week...

Ola, I know my peach print was hard to read.... just wanted to make you'all work a bit to see it..

I have a friend who is a bodyworker--I met her on my bodywork forum--- in fact she now frequents NAM occasionally--- well she just bought a Clubman!! She lives in the northeast and she was able to get the dealership to throw in a set of snow tires for their harsh winters,,,,, I thought that was AWESOME!!
Hey Cab, just finishing up my finals this week, 2 tomorrow, wish me luck! then we are off for a week of sun and warm weather.

That is awesome that your friend bought a clubman and they threw in some tires! what a deal!!! did they go to Holly???
 
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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why is it so quiet in here these days?
X where are you??
RJ, RG come back...
TN how's the skunk smell and the pup training going??
Ola, I want to hang out with you and warm weather!! Cab let's pack up and be some snowbirds!
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 05:13 AM
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I'm here, skunks are passing by... the dogs have been skunked again but seem to be staying out of trouble for the most part. Seems to be an awful lot of skunks this year. Still worried about the rabies thing.
Been really busy and my SI keeps going out, which is keeping me from spending too much time in front of the computer. I'm happier standing.
Keep the faith- how'd the Phillies do?
Cheers-
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 10:50 AM
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Hullo FREEBS! Sorry I was MIA (missing in action). Lots of hoooo-haaaa going on lately.

Happy Birthday Hal!!!!


OH, Vivi...I'm sorry, sweetie, but I saw this in one of the FIVE MILLION FREAKING CATALOGUES I've been getting in the mail, and immediately thought of you. Then laughed my tookus off. It's a remote controlled skunk.

http://www.thingsyouneverknew.com/pr...yword=mu-84408

Love ya'll !!! I'll be back when I have more time!
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 11:25 AM
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAL!!
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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Hey Gem,,, no- my onine firned bought her car closer to where she lives,,, Massachusets...

Tnmm--- so sorry to hear about your SI joint... is your neck tight too?? usually that goes hand in had with the SI... ugh do you want my extra Epsom salts?? Hate to tell you but it was probably from driving across country and hauling your tushy up into that bohemoth truck!!

Happy birthday Hal!!! Have a great great day!!

I just finished up my work day and was hoping to get the dogs and go for al ong walk and wouldn't you know it? It starts raining the second I pull into my driveway!!

Uhoh,,, I love, love, love your Birthday smileys!!
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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HI all really quick, I'm off to my last final!!! whhhoooo

Happy birthday Hal!!!!!!
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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Happy Halday Birth!

 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by cabwy
Tnmm--- so sorry to hear about your SI joint... is your neck tight too?? usually that goes hand in had with the SI... ugh do you want my extra Epsom salts?? Hate to tell you but it was probably from driving across country and hauling your tushy up into that bohemoth truck!!
Funny you say that... yes my neck is tight, and I'm having spasms in my left lat, the muscles that run "under" the lat, and am sore in that pect. And my left leg is as tight as all get up. I've been hitting the chiro and massage therapist (deep work). Chiro said it was emotional ... I laughed and said that I thought it was directly related to the difference between the truck and the MINI. I was really careful on the trip as the truck doesn't have a dummy pedal, which is what often throws me off as I find myself sitting unevenly- so I really worked on NOT sitting unevenly... but didn't get any use in that left leg- got home and started driving Mocha LOTS, in which I use the left leg to do the clutch- which meant I was stretching my leg which hadn't been used in almost a month...

Glad to know I was on the right track. Just had a 2 hour massage today- and am now drinking LOTS of water (above and beyond my regular amount!).

We're buying a new bed, which should help too- we've been living on a very very old futon, which sinks into the middle... We've finally decided to replace it as we're both feeling the pain!

Thanks for the offer of the epsom salts- got plenty here!
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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Thank you everyone for the BD wishes.

Felt kinda miserable all day long, but to see all the well wishes here helped to make my day. Thanks again.

TN - Since you're looking for a new bed, have you tried the Select Comfort bed? Deb and I got one about 3 1/2 years ago and have really liked it. Since it is adjustable you can change the firmness according to how you feel. We got one with separate controls for each side so we can individualize the firmness to one's desire.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 05:49 PM
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Happy Birthday Hal!!!

Hi everyone!!
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by TNMiniMama
Funny you say that... yes my neck is tight, and I'm having spasms in my left lat, the muscles that run "under" the lat, and am sore in that pect. And my left leg is as tight as all get up. I've been hitting the chiro and massage therapist (deep work). Chiro said it was emotional ... I laughed and said that I thought it was directly related to the difference between the truck and the MINI. I was really careful on the trip as the truck doesn't have a dummy pedal, which is what often throws me off as I find myself sitting unevenly- so I really worked on NOT sitting unevenly... but didn't get any use in that left leg- got home and started driving Mocha LOTS, in which I use the left leg to do the clutch- which meant I was stretching my leg which hadn't been used in almost a month...

Glad to know I was on the right track. Just had a 2 hour massage today- and am now drinking LOTS of water (above and beyond my regular amount!).

We're buying a new bed, which should help too- we've been living on a very very old futon, which sinks into the middle... We've finally decided to replace it as we're both feeling the pain!

Thanks for the offer of the epsom salts- got plenty here!

Aww, Poor Tnny,,, I hope your therapist worked on your serratus anterior-- sounds like it /was adhesive. Now this will tell you how nerdy I am,, I read your symptoms and was wishing I was there to work on you!!
Hopefully by tomorrow afternoon all of today's work will show some benefit!!
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by gemgirlpa
HI all really quick, I'm off to my last final!!! whhhoooo

Happy birthday Hal!!!!!!
Well, it is probably too late to wish you some good luck, but heck, I bet you aced the test all on your own!! Now try not to get sunburnt on your cruise!
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 08:00 PM
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Well, it is probably too late to wish you some good luck, but heck, I bet you aced the test all on your own!! Now try not to get sunburnt on your cruise!
thanks! I'm glad it's all over and get a week to relax!! I'm ready for a drink and just sitting on a deck in the middle of the ocean.
I feel pretty good about the test.
Passed yesterdays and then the last one tonight went good as well!

TN feel better soon!!!!

Hi Sika
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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Happy Belated B-Day Wishes Hal!!

Sorry I've not been on in awhile, just not much to contribute.

Anyway I was wanting to ask Cab a ?. Cab, what do you charge for your NAM Advice?? 'Cause I think I need some??!!

Ok, so here's a ? for everyone...need some ideas for a Roasting Pan?? Brand, size, rack, stick or non??
 

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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 04:47 AM
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Gemmy, I know you'll enjoy that cruise! Great about how your exams have been going.
Cabby, I'll be better soon- I've just gotta stop trying to be super woman!
Hal, I'll look into that bed. Thanks for the heads up. And Happy Birthday again, sorry you didn't feel well.

OK, RJ, what are you roasting? For a turkey, I use one of those old black enamel pans. I, personally, do not like non-stick, so I don't have any. I haven't cooked anything except turkey in a while, but I think I used a stainless roasting pan with a V shaped cradle the last time I did a roast beef, and tented with foil. I have caphalon pans, and love them as they work really well, but they're incredibly heavy. But they clean up nicely (again, I use the enamel interiors). I always tent or use a lid so that meat self bastes and I'm not spending all that time with my hand/baster IN the oven. The cradle helps keep the meat/turkey off the pan floor, so less sticking, and the bottom of the meat doesn't boil in juice, but you still have the moisture.
Size depends on what you're roasting, and how much you roast. If it's a once in a year thing, get the size that works for the largest thing you roast and if you do it again during the year, well, it might be oversized, but it will work. Otherwise, you want your pan to be able to hold your meat/bird, with out being oversized- and you either need a lid or the ability to tent with foil.
Oh- one other thing- when you get a roasting pan, make sure it can be put on direct flame. I make my gravies in the roasting pan so I can whisk up all the drippings from the pan bottom. Much easier than trying to transfer it... when you go to do your gravy, have a sifter handy... while you whisk over low heat, sift the flour in (a one handed sifter, or a willing victim, is the easiest)- keeps the lumps down... makes a great gravy too.
Hope that helps.
Vivi
 
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