Topic: I GOT THE SUN IN URANUS AND THE MOON IN MARS (Read 34601 times)

Kerry · « **Reply #30 on:** October 11, 2012, 06:57:23 AM »

It sprinkled a bit while Sugar and I were taking a walk, and (of course) stopped as soon as we got home. Hopefully we'll get a nice steady rain today.

Kerry · « **Reply #31 on:** October 11, 2012, 06:57:41 AM »

Page 2 RAIN Dance!

ChasSmith · « **Reply #32 on:** October 11, 2012, 07:07:14 AM »

That is one crazy day, indeed, DR John G. VIBES for success in all of it.

Druxy · « **Reply #33 on:** October 11, 2012, 07:08:40 AM »

TOD:

I have never made a casserole.

My wife makes casseroles.

She puts stuff into a pot, cooks it and then I eat it.

That's all I know about casseroles.

BTW: My wife is an excellent cook.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #34 on:** October 11, 2012, 07:09:42 AM »

Quote from: John G. on October 11, 2012, 06:56:58 AM

Nowadays they have recipes for casseroles from scratch down to handmade pasta. That's a little too ridiculous, and frankly, they don't taste anywhere near as good.

That's the thing about comfort foods. They rarely work when given the "gourmet" (for lack of a better word) treatment. That's not what they're about. Yes, one should stick close to a proven recipe, and much badness can be avoided or minimized, but you mustn't screw around with their basic character.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #35 on:** October 11, 2012, 07:18:42 AM »

Quote from: John G. on October 11, 2012, 06:52:10 AM

Good morning, all.

Life has been very busy lately. So, I will likely be E&T for most of the day.

Tomorrow is crazy day. CAT scan first thing to make sure the cancer is gone. Then the job interview.

Vibes for all.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Health & Employment Vibes for DR JohnG! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

elmore3003 · « **Reply #36 on:** October 11, 2012, 07:19:48 AM »

Greetings from Toyland!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #37 on:** October 11, 2012, 08:21:57 AM »

OH....I forgot the can of Cream of Chicken soup in my recipe.....

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #38 on:** October 11, 2012, 08:45:59 AM »

Casseroles: Oh! My!

My favorite casserole is a "Corn and Tomato" casserole. Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees. Take a number 2 can of diced or crushed tomatoes (you'll use the liquid, as well), a (smaller-than-no.2-sized) can of white corn kernels (drain off the liquid), dice a medium or small (depending on how you like it) onion, cut up some green pepper and mix it all together in a bowl. The green pepper is more "to taste" and for color. You also need saltines...and most are packaged with either two bags or four bags (those longish, squarish bags). Use HALF of one of those bags, crumble them all up and add to the mixture.

Grease (i.e., use butter) a casserole dish (the rectangular kind...not large, though***), add the mixture and dot the top with pats of butter. Put into the pre-heated oven for 30 minutes.

Le voila! A fabulous "go-with" that tastes absolutely scrumptious.

It's also better "the next day" after it has been refrigerated and re-heated. I don't know why.

A friend of mine once visited and made a squash (yellow, crookneck) casserole. That also involved onions plus a can of Campbell's cheddar cheese soup. I didn't pay close attention at the time and have pleaded for the recipe over the past 30 years to no avail. He says he doesn't remember it, but I can assure you there's no way he could forget it...it was absolute heaven on a fork. Ah, well.

*** The size of the dish I use is "roughly" (or approximately) 10 inches long, 4.5- 5 inches long, and approximately 4.5 inches deep.

MBarnum · « **Reply #39 on:** October 11, 2012, 08:47:44 AM »

TOD:

I love all Casseroles

MBarnum · « **Reply #40 on:** October 11, 2012, 08:47:58 AM »

Many vibes for JohnG!

ChasSmith · « **Reply #41 on:** October 11, 2012, 09:04:26 AM »

Today is 10-11-12.

Ben · « **Reply #42 on:** October 11, 2012, 09:12:58 AM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on October 11, 2012, 09:04:26 AM

Today is 10-11-12.

10-11-12

Ben · « **Reply #43 on:** October 11, 2012, 09:13:18 AM »

Good thoughts for John on the procedure!!!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #44 on:** October 11, 2012, 09:29:15 AM »

Quote from: Ben on October 11, 2012, 09:13:18 AM

Good thoughts for John on the procedure!!!

Ibid.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #45 on:** October 11, 2012, 09:36:16 AM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on October 11, 2012, 05:54:43 AM

But not as high as California.

Shell middle grade, in my neighborhood, is $4.85. Premium is $5.00.

MBarnum · « **Reply #46 on:** October 11, 2012, 09:41:24 AM »

Had a very fun time last night.

Traffic was good so I made it to Lake Oswego in just under and hour. Amazing, for 5 o'clock traffic!

As I drove up to former DR JMK's home, I saw him drive away. My first thought was "Uh, oh, he saw me coming." But come to find out he was just heading to Portland to pick up former DR Edisaurus and her everlovin' Greg. So I visited with JMK's wife Betsy until they returned.

For those who have met her, I don't have to tell you how delightful and charming Betsy is! And oh, what a great cook! Main dish was a meatless spaghetti with almonds. I believe I had two or three helpings, it was quite yummilicous!

Dessert was coffee cake...next to chocolate, this is my favorite kind of cake!

Finally meeting former DR Edisaurus and her everlovin' DH Greg was such a wonderful thing! Fine people, the both of them! I hope they have great fun exploring Portland today and much success with the new documentary "Doc Pomus." I am very disappointed at not being able to attend the showing on Friday night

One additional highlight was visiting, petting, and hugging dogs Beejee and Blanche! Such beauties! I wanted to take them both home with me!! Normally JMK locks them up in the dungeon when guests come over, for fear of them slobbering on people...however, I begged Betsy to let them roam free with us for the entire evening! Oh gosh, I just love those two dogs!

This weekend I will post photographic evidence of our get-together!

MBarnum · « **Reply #47 on:** October 11, 2012, 09:43:54 AM »

Gas is $3.93 in these here parts. I read the other day that the prices are expected to come down soon, however my gas tank was empty so I had to pay up

Of course, when DougR mentions that gas in his country is close to $10.00 a gallon...well, I guess I can't complain too much! Yikes!

Matthew · « **Reply #48 on:** October 11, 2012, 09:50:39 AM »

I'm at a Starbucks all day as I wait for my car to be repaired. It will be a LONG day. Getting work done on a musical I'm working on. Unfortunately, the lyrics are just OK, so phrasing is a challenge. But it's fun and I'm enjoying having a go at writing.

TCB · « **Reply #49 on:** October 11, 2012, 10:11:16 AM »

Quote from: bk on October 11, 2012, 12:12:52 AM

And the word of the day is: LILOTES!

I have never seen that word before in my life!

TCB · « **Reply #50 on:** October 11, 2012, 10:11:50 AM »

Quote from: George on October 11, 2012, 02:16:55 AM

From last night...
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Even late-night stalwart George has turned into a little WUSSBURGER.

I was working on union stuff after I got home from the show, which was pretty good...not great, but pretty good (I liked the production more than the show itself). I had to check on some things and do some things and now I must go to bed.

What show did you see, George?

TCB · « **Reply #51 on:** October 11, 2012, 10:13:10 AM »

Quote from: Sam on October 11, 2012, 05:13:21 AM

Hello, Sam! Long time no read.

TCB · « **Reply #52 on:** October 11, 2012, 10:14:34 AM »

Quote from: Sam on October 11, 2012, 05:16:15 AM

Morning

Happy Thursday to everyone.

Gas is 4.97 a gallon on the corner where I live, glad today is payday, need to fill the tank.

Why oh why did I move sooooooooooo far from where I work. Stupid me.

Interesting! $4.97 in California, $5.99 in some areas of the east, and $3.99 in Washington.

TCB · « **Reply #53 on:** October 11, 2012, 10:15:59 AM »

Quote from: Doug R on October 11, 2012, 05:51:03 AM

Quote from: Sam on October 11, 2012, 05:16:15 AM
Gas is 4.97 a gallon on the corner where I live, glad today is payday, need to fill the tank.

Think yourself lucky. This side of the pond it's the equivalent of about $9.70 a gallon.

Wow!

TCB · « **Reply #54 on:** October 11, 2012, 10:17:34 AM »

Quote from: ArnoldMBrockman on October 11, 2012, 06:28:20 AM

Quote from: bk on October 11, 2012, 12:12:52 AM
And the word of the day is: LILOTES!

And The Song Of The Day Is: PLAIN WE LIVE

Nor, have I ever heard of this song!

TCB · « **Reply #55 on:** October 11, 2012, 10:19:35 AM »

Quote from: John G. on October 11, 2012, 06:56:58 AM

TOD: Casseroles? Mom used to make them, and in the best worst way possible. Open a can of cream o' something soup, add pasta and canned meat, some canned cheese and cook. That's the way it was back then. Of course, they tasted great, despite all the canned food involved. Maybe it was all the sodium.

Nowadays they have recipes for casseroles from scratch down to handmade pasta. That's a little too ridiculous, and frankly, they don't taste anywhere near as good.

Since I moved to Texas, I have discovered the local enchilada casseroles, with cheese enchiladas rolled up and laid out in the pan and then topped with sauce and, of course, more cheese. A gooey mess. And great.

What the heck is canned cheese?

TCB · « **Reply #56 on:** October 11, 2012, 10:21:12 AM »

Quote from: Jrand62 on October 11, 2012, 08:21:57 AM

OH....I forgot the can of Cream of Chicken soup in my recipe.....

Ah yes, that makes more sense.

TCB · « **Reply #57 on:** October 11, 2012, 10:41:23 AM »

Nicky said to thank all of you for your good vibes and good wishes. He seems to be feeling better and his appetite is back.

TCB · « **Reply #58 on:** October 11, 2012, 10:43:00 AM »

Casseroles............ yum!

TCB · « **Reply #59 on:** October 11, 2012, 10:43:33 AM »

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