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Title: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: bk on January 13, 2022, 12:22:13 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes pondered what ever happened to Ruth's Chris, and now it is time for you to post until the what ever happened to the cows cows come home.
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Post by: bk on January 13, 2022, 12:22:51 AM
And the word of the day is: MERITORIOUS!
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Post by: George on January 13, 2022, 12:33:57 AM
Glad you enjoyed your reunion with the Staitman ladies, BK!  But that's really too bad about the not-as-good-as-it-used-to-be dinner. :-\
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Post by: George on January 13, 2022, 12:35:03 AM
My friend Margo and I go to this particular restaurant here in Olympia where they have some bread with oil and vinegar to dip that's usually really good.  But the bread needs to be fresh out of the oven or it just isn't as good as it could be, so we always specifically ask to get fresh baked bread.  It's still pretty good after it's cooled down, but it's REALLY good when it's fresh and warm.
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Post by: George on January 13, 2022, 12:49:53 AM
Topic of the Day:  not a fan of steak. ::)

:P
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Post by: George on January 13, 2022, 01:07:01 AM
Have a good day, all!
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Post by: bk on January 13, 2022, 01:51:59 AM
I love a good steak, and prior to last night, Ruth's Chris had always been tops. I love the filet mignon at the Smokehouse.
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Post by: bk on January 13, 2022, 01:52:16 AM
I do believe I've written seventeen pages.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 13, 2022, 03:35:22 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 13, 2022, 03:37:27 AM
I had a horrible night of sleep, and I wish I were still in bed.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 13, 2022, 03:47:05 AM
I have numerous tasks to accomplish before my radiation trek, so I must get started.
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Post by: singdaw on January 13, 2022, 04:49:52 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on January 13, 2022, 04:51:57 AM
TOD:  my mother always used to make a luscious beef tenderloin with horseradish sauce for holidays.
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Post by: singdaw on January 13, 2022, 04:52:24 AM
With mashed potatoes.
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Post by: singdaw on January 13, 2022, 04:52:46 AM
Or baked potatoes.
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Post by: John G. on January 13, 2022, 05:26:13 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 13, 2022, 05:58:44 AM
The best steak memory I have:

On December 17th, a friend was in nearby Edgefieid SC to give testimony in a murder trial.  Said friend is a forensics analyst of audio/video recordings that capture crimes.  He had been here in November for a pre-trial hearing and came back to testify in the trial. He called when he was done.  We had agreed to meet up and have dinner, and I had suggested a new restaurant in Edgefield that I was very excited about.  It is named "Christine's Farm to Fork".  It's a family-owned restaurant and they their own vegetables.  https://christinesfarmtofork.com/


I had dined there the week prior for a birthday dinner, and it was excellent food.  There are many items on that menu that I wanted to try.

He finished earlier than we thought he might, so I drove over to Edgefield and met him in the town square.  We went to a joint for a glass of wine.  It was boxed wine, but it was Edgefield, so...!!!

The restaurant opened at 5 p.m.  We were among the first five customers and were duly seated.  I ordered an entree of fried squash/zucchini.  It was delicious.  i told my friend that the meal was on me and called his attention to the steak section of the menu which was where I was planning on making a selection.

My dinner order was a filet mignon which came with two sides of my choosing. I chose creamed spinach and roasted corn.

My friend ordered shrimp and grits, and he explained his wife has an allergy to shellfish and he never gets to have any at home.  He also ordered a side salad.

My steak was simply SUPERB.  I am very critical of steak preparation. My dad was the best steak griller I ever knew.  I do a fair imitation of his best work on select occasions.  But, in restaurants, it is very hit and miss.  The steak at "Chrstine's Farm to Fork" establishment in Edgefield SC is a huge HIT with me.  My steak was so tender I could cut it with my fork.  The taste was unbelievably wonderful.  I shared a couple of bits with my friend who was very impressed with it as he was with his shrimp and grits.

So...that's my steak story. 
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 13, 2022, 06:04:28 AM
My sleep plans for last night went awry rather sooner than I thought they might.

I was in bed by 11:15 p.m.  It felt so good to be flat in a bed and feeling warm and cozy.  I drifted off at once.  I was having a very odd dream in which I was attempting to bake pancakes as if they were to be in the shape of hot dog buns.  As they baked, they grew bigger.  As they grew, I began feeling as though they were constricting my breathing.  I then woke up and realized that my sinus passages were once again clogged, and I was struggling to breathe through my CPAP.  I HATE WHATEVER THIS IS!!!

A look at the clock said 1:15 a.m.  Two hours is all I got to spend in my bed.

Happily, once I sat up in my recliner and covered myself with my blanket, my sinuses re-opened.  Sufficient enough for me to nose-breathe the remainder of the night.  I got another five hours of sleep before awaking.

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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 13, 2022, 06:12:51 AM
Oh, yes....barring any unforeseen circumstances, I will be joining my cousin Butch and his fiancee Sharon at Christine's on Sunday morning for BRUNCH!

The circumstance that might prevent this from happening is that my cousin Butch, who has been fully vaccinated and who had a bout with COVID-19 a year ago, has tested positive again.  It has not been serious, but he has been quarantining all week and thinks he'll be good to go by Saturday. 
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 13, 2022, 06:19:58 AM
Good morning, ChasSmith!
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 13, 2022, 06:20:47 AM
Good morning, all.

And DR Ron Pulliam!
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 13, 2022, 06:22:57 AM
I woke up insanely early, turned the heat up a little, and finally got back to sleep. I can remember one dream (which might actually be two, but I think they work as one), and I'm haunted by the feeling that another one followed, which would be the one from which I awoke. As of now, it's nowhere to be found, but I have a feeling it's chipping away at the wall and I will eventually get to know what it was.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 13, 2022, 06:27:17 AM
Whenever I dream and wake up, usually to go to the loo, I try to remember what I was dreaming.  If I can, the dream continues.  Otherwise, it's lost in the ether.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 13, 2022, 06:29:13 AM
Today I must pay a couple of ugly bills and call to change a doctor's appointment.

I must also go through four (count 'em) memory cards from my old camera and previous phone(s) and copy the photos over to the external hard drive I keep most of my stuff on, and then back the whole mess up to Time Machine. That will leave me with plenty of other miscellaneous photo file folders that need to be sorted through and put into better places. But at least all of that is already backed up six ways from Sunday, so the above is the critical part to get done today.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 13, 2022, 06:31:55 AM
Good luck with that chore, DR ChasSmith.

I have several devices on which I have saved photos. NONE are truly organized.  It seems impossible at this point.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 13, 2022, 06:33:09 AM
Will bid you, and zero guests, an adieu for now.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 13, 2022, 06:33:28 AM
Sad about Ruth's Chris. I have to wonder, how does a menu item called scalloped potatoes come out as not-scalloped potatoes? That's a sure sign of a disturbance in the Force.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 13, 2022, 06:35:31 AM
Good luck with that chore, DR ChasSmith.

I have several devices on which I have saved photos. NONE are truly organized.  It seems impossible at this point.

I have felt that very thing lately, and this is me taking a stab at it. No question, it's a huge job to tackle.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 13, 2022, 07:06:28 AM
I love steaks, and filet mignon is probably my absolute favorite cut. But if done right, all the great cuts are to die for.

Filet or not, though, my best / most memorable steaks were had on a few business trips in the '90s and '00s, in various locales, because when our company went out to eat, or took others out to eat, they went first class and I got to experience a few fabulous places. What those places actually were are unfortunately lost to the sands of time, but even if I can't identify the jernts, I remember the sensation of those bites of steer inside my mouth. The sides, too. Something I always wish I could remember a little better and recreate for myself was the onion and tomato salad at a steakhouse near Atlanta, where they value their sweet Vidalia onions. That's also where I had a steak tartare that was to swoon over. Damn it to HELL, I do kind of miss those times.

The other superb steaks for me were cooked by friends who knew exactly what to buy, how to season, and how to properly grill or broil. If you learn that stuff, you can serve yourself the best steak in the world at home.

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Post by: ChasSmith on January 13, 2022, 07:51:22 AM
Payments made. Ugh.

Appointment changed.

Done!
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 13, 2022, 07:54:28 AM
Continued healing vibes for the mouth of DR John G.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 13, 2022, 07:55:14 AM
Continued ride and radiation vibes for DR Elmore.

I'm a little surprised Annabelle isn't asking to be taken along on some of these trips.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 13, 2022, 07:58:09 AM
Continued ride and radiation vibes for DR Elmore.

I'm a little surprised Annabelle isn't asking to be taken along on some of these trips.

It all goes too slowly for her. She hates waiting around. She says she's a cat of action.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 13, 2022, 07:59:06 AM
And I sit here waiting.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 13, 2022, 07:59:23 AM
Speaking of which (i.e., our various feline contingents), in going through these memory cards yesterday to see what was what, I came across many cat photos I'd forgotten about, that quite literally startled me in how young and/or in-their-prime healthy and fabulous our four legged friends looked at different times. It was almost more shocking than seeing photos of our very own humans from years ago. Though that can get rather shocking, too...  8)
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 13, 2022, 08:19:00 AM
HA! It's Thursday. 

Last night's Amazing Race was most entertaining.....they paused the show near the end - February, 2020 - and then wall-lah! came back in the next shot.  A couple of teams didn't return so I would guess they added the two teams that had been eliminated.\

I couldn't quite tell who was there, although I recognized most of the teams.  I'm sure it's online somewhere.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 13, 2022, 08:19:13 AM
Continued writing vibes for MR BK.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 13, 2022, 08:19:23 AM
Radiation vibes for DR ELMORE.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 13, 2022, 08:21:48 AM
Steaks!

My best steak experience was also in a business dinner setting - in Miami Beach, Florida.  I don't remember the name of the restaurant - it wasn't a Ruth's Chris - but I had a sirloin with french fried potatoes and green beans.....

It was a nice size - not too big - and cooked medium well as I requested.

Still remembered 28 years later.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 13, 2022, 08:22:37 AM
MR BK - I guess I feel the same way about the previews.....sometimes it was the posters that would disappoint because there was definitely stuff there that never showed up onscreen.
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Post by: Jane on January 13, 2022, 09:24:14 AM
Oh, yes....barring any unforeseen circumstances, I will be joining my cousin Butch and his fiancee Sharon at Christine's on Sunday morning for BRUNCH!

The circumstance that might prevent this from happening is that my cousin Butch, who has been fully vaccinated and who had a bout with COVID-19 a year ago, has tested positive again.  It has not been serious, but he has been quarantining all week and thinks he'll be good to go by Saturday. 

Vibes he is negative before then.
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Post by: John G. on January 13, 2022, 09:57:23 AM
My favorite steaks are generally those that are home grilled. A generous coating of McCormack’s Montreal Steak Seasoning on top, the grill. I like to heat all of the grill, but turn down the heat when applying the meat. Five minutes or so each side, then let rest a few minutes.
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Post by: John G. on January 13, 2022, 09:57:57 AM
A friend did make a beef tenderloin poached in butter one Christmas that was excellent.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 13, 2022, 10:15:03 AM
I am looking for a good steak seasoning DR JOHN G.  I shall look for the one you mentioned.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 13, 2022, 10:16:20 AM
I am on my way to the bank to deposit a hefty check in the estate account.

And I have written a check to the monument company for doing the crypt front.
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Post by: John G. on January 13, 2022, 10:17:26 AM
I’m very picky and primal about steak presentation at a restaurant. I do not want it cut into slices for me. I want to see a big hunk of meat that I can tear into with my own fat steak knife and fork. I want to see the medium rare juices run when I make that first cut. I want the smell, the heat and the taste to be just right.
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Post by: Ginny on January 13, 2022, 11:02:04 AM
Thursday afternoon greetings!  I've just been to the pharmacy drive-thru to pick up a 90-day supply of a brand name medication that's advertised heavily on TV.  That must be why it's so expensive.
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Post by: Ginny on January 13, 2022, 11:04:07 AM
TOD - Beef tenderloin, cut 3/4" thick, edge-wrapped in bacon, cooked at home, accompanied by a baked potato and green beans.  One of our favorite meals.
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Post by: bk on January 13, 2022, 11:12:06 AM
I'm up, I'm up - maybe almost five hours of sleep. This cannot go on. I am trashed.
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Post by: John G. on January 13, 2022, 11:12:49 AM
TOD - Beef tenderloin, cut 3/4" thick, edge-wrapped in bacon, cooked at home, accompanied by a baked potato and green beans.  One of our favorite meals.

I’ll be over later. What time’s dinner?
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 13, 2022, 11:17:04 AM
Home in one piece, which is surprising since the last driver was the worst of any Access-a-Ride driver I've encountered. Most have been wonderful.
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Post by: Ginny on January 13, 2022, 11:21:08 AM
TOD - Beef tenderloin, cut 3/4" thick, edge-wrapped in bacon, cooked at home, accompanied by a baked potato and green beans.  One of our favorite meals.

I’ll be over later. What time’s dinner?

You probably need to let your mouth heal a bit...
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 13, 2022, 11:37:35 AM
Got the first of the four memory cards done.

It turned out that everything on this one had already been copied to computer, but I checked every group of photos anyway to be positive, reorganized a few things, then blanked out the card for later use. A backup is running right now while I take a break from it so I don't burn myself out and starting making mistakes.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 13, 2022, 11:41:25 AM
Any card with photos that weren't already on the hard drive will NOT be blanked or formatted until everything is moved over, triple-checked, and the backup run and checked.
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Post by: George on January 13, 2022, 12:05:09 PM
Oh, my goodness: 

My wife had long Covid and killed herself. We must help others who are suffering (https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jan/12/long-covid-wife-suicide-give-others-hope). :(
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Post by: Jane on January 13, 2022, 12:40:00 PM
Thursday afternoon greetings!  I've just been to the pharmacy drive-thru to pick up a 90-day supply of a brand name medication that's advertised heavily on TV.  That must be why it's so expensive.

Could be.  I suppose there wasn't a generic option.  Is this something you need to get regularly?  If so, you might check canadadrugsdirect to see it they have a better price.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 13, 2022, 12:46:30 PM
I love this story and the video us fantastic.
https://theanimaljoy.com/rescued-donkey-behaves-like-a-puppy-when-sees-daddy-coming-home/?fbclid=IwAR2707w_3-HrEwFk3P1NXRc5pd7sClEGdsjiRiMDqAUbVExG0-CeZp8Zk0Y
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Post by: Jane on January 13, 2022, 12:50:35 PM
Oh, my goodness: 

My wife had long Covid and killed herself. We must help others who are suffering (https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jan/12/long-covid-wife-suicide-give-others-hope). :(

Our dermatologist, with a young child, has been home with long covid for at least 15 months.  I hope she isn't suffering this much :( 
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Post by: John G. on January 13, 2022, 01:11:43 PM
Spoke with a coworker who had omicron last week. Sad the sore throat was nearly unbearable. The problem here is that mold and cedar pollen levels are high, so people are already weak and suffering, then add a third and worse malady to the mix, and you’ve really got problems.
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Post by: John G. on January 13, 2022, 01:12:00 PM
Let’s move on …
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Post by: John G. on January 13, 2022, 01:12:08 PM
Three!
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Post by: Jane on January 13, 2022, 01:14:48 PM
I have been following the frustrating saga of a Facebook friend and her battle with covid/pneumonia.  Last night she ended up in the ER and found out that her doctor did not take her autoimmune issues into account and mistreated her.  To begin with he said she was not eligible for Monoclonal antibodies.  Her autoimmune disease made her eligible and now it is too late to receive them :(
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Post by: John G. on January 13, 2022, 01:17:58 PM
Sweet donkey story.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 13, 2022, 01:21:41 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 13, 2022, 01:22:05 PM
Healing (and eating!) vibes to John G.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 13, 2022, 01:23:02 PM
Healing and patience vibes to Elmore.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 13, 2022, 01:23:40 PM
GREAT donkey story!
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Post by: Jane on January 13, 2022, 01:27:46 PM
DR John did you read Hell of a Book?  I am reading it now.
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Post by: John G. on January 13, 2022, 01:33:03 PM
I did, Jane. I laughed out loud for a lot of it. There are also some sad and bittersweet moments in it.
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Post by: John G. on January 13, 2022, 01:33:17 PM
I laughed. I cried.
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Post by: Jane on January 13, 2022, 01:34:22 PM
I did, Jane. I laughed out loud for a lot of it. There are also some sad and bittersweet moments in it.

I have chuckled vs laughing out loud.  It is well written and unique.  Have you read any other books by Mott?
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Post by: Jeanne on January 13, 2022, 01:34:30 PM
Ron, sorry to hear about your sinus issues. I have very chronic sinus issues, but the standard drug treatment given by allergists didn't help me at all. I've found a number of OTC products that do help:

Sambucol dissolvable tablets, which are so good for colds and flu, are also good for sinus

Similasan Allergy Relief nasal spray

Nutribioic grapefruit seed extract (GSE) nasal spray

Silicea 30C homeopathic pellets (or a combination product with Silicea in it)



There are many other products out there. These are just ones I've used successfully.

Vibes you find relief soon!
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Post by: Jane on January 13, 2022, 01:34:49 PM
I laughed. I cried.

While sad I haven't cried, yet.
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Post by: Jane on January 13, 2022, 01:37:44 PM
DR John how is your mouth today?
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Post by: Jane on January 13, 2022, 01:38:08 PM
DR TCB are you feeling better?  How are you managing on your own?
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Post by: Jeanne on January 13, 2022, 01:39:56 PM
Re Ruth's Chris, unfortunately it sounds like a death spiral. Loss of staff due to Covid. Loss of business due to Covid. Lesser ingredients, perhaps due to shortages or perhaps due to cost-cutting. Soon the restaurant becomes unrecognizable.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 13, 2022, 01:43:44 PM
One day I was at Julie Goes Green and chatting with Julie when I saw a pan of small mounds being put into the pizza oven. "What are those?" Julie said, "That's our garlic bread." They bake small loaves/mounds of bread especially for their garlic bread. Yesterday I decided to give it a try. It was quite good. Unfortunately, my body does not tolerate wheat well, so I pay the price if I indulge.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 13, 2022, 01:50:54 PM
Yesterday I tried Amazon Fresh for the first time. Both Singdaw's and Larry's posts have mentioned it and I needed a delivery. I was fooled by the "two-hour delivery", though. It took over 24 hours to find an open delivery slot. The order arrived on time and the driver brought it up to my door, so I was pleased. It wasn't until today that I saw that the bottled water that I was charged $9.79 for is $7.49 if you order from the regular Amazon site! Oh, well. It will provide me with another option, since I lost my personal grocery shopper.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 13, 2022, 01:52:19 PM
Vibes to all.

TTFN.
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Post by: John G. on January 13, 2022, 02:05:46 PM
I did, Jane. I laughed out loud for a lot of it. There are also some sad and bittersweet moments in it.

I have chuckled vs laughing out loud.  It is well written and unique.  Have you read any other books by Mott?

Not yet.
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Post by: John G. on January 13, 2022, 02:07:32 PM
I laughed. I cried.

While sad I haven't cried, yet.
You may in time.
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Post by: Jane on January 13, 2022, 02:10:01 PM
Yesterday I tried Amazon Fresh for the first time. Both Singdaw's and Larry's posts have mentioned it and I needed a delivery. I was fooled by the "two-hour delivery", though. It took over 24 hours to find an open delivery slot. The order arrived on time and the driver brought it up to my door, so I was pleased. It wasn't until today that I saw that the bottled water that I was charged $9.79 for is $7.49 if you order from the regular Amazon site! Oh, well. It will provide me with another option, since I lost my personal grocery shopper.

I am sorry you lost your personal grocery shopper.  I hope the alternate options continue to work.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: John G. on January 13, 2022, 02:10:11 PM
I finished a collection of short stories called Readers and Writers that were more often than not hilarious. I love reading, obviously, but I never knew how much I enjoy reading about reading. Hell of a Book’s descriptions of the writer’s life fits in that category.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: Jane on January 13, 2022, 02:10:29 PM
I laughed. I cried.

While sad I haven't cried, yet.
You may in time.

I suspect I will.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: John G. on January 13, 2022, 02:11:46 PM
DR John how is your mouth today?

Still no pain, no swelling. I’m irritated by the gauze. Nothing else. This really could have been a lot worse. I’m very grateful it hasn’t been.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: John G. on January 13, 2022, 02:12:05 PM
I think those HHW vibes helped.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: Jane on January 13, 2022, 02:12:40 PM
I finished a collection of short stories called Readers and Writers that were more often than not hilarious. I love reading, obviously, but I never knew how much I enjoy reading about reading. Hell of a Book’s descriptions of the writer’s life fits in that category.

I just finished reading where the author is taught how to dress, and how to discuss his book-loved it ;D
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: Jane on January 13, 2022, 02:13:31 PM
DR John how is your mouth today?

Still no pain, no swelling. I’m irritated by the gauze. Nothing else. This really could have been a lot worse. I’m very grateful it hasn’t been.

Can you take the gauze out today?  Other than that you sound good.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: Jane on January 13, 2022, 02:13:43 PM
I think those HHW vibes helped.

Great.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: Jane on January 13, 2022, 02:17:04 PM
I could use some healthy vibes.  What is normally a minor issue, I probably have allergies and am fighting a possible cold.  Except right now this isn't minor.  If, once again I can't see Freyja I will be very sad and disappointed.  This is the only visit until spring.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: Jane on January 13, 2022, 02:19:04 PM
I felt like this on our trip and skipped visiting friends just in case.  That was disappointing but nothing compared to not seeing Freyja when they live so far away.

Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: Jane on January 13, 2022, 02:19:58 PM
Fingers crossed.  If the sun would come out it would definitely help.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: Jrand73 on January 13, 2022, 02:34:41 PM
Super vibes for DR JANE!
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: Jrand73 on January 13, 2022, 02:36:44 PM
My brother in law opened an email from PayPal - someone had used his account to purchase $600 in BitCoins......

He called the number in the email and some guy with an accent told them to open the run screen in their computer and download stuff.....

As she was telling me this I said STOP STOP DON'T DO THAT!!!!

Forward the email to Paypal at spoof@Paypal.com   THAT email is the scam.....

I'm not sure how it turned out - but I am sure I will be informed.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: Jrand73 on January 13, 2022, 02:37:00 PM
I hope their computer and banking information has not been compromised.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: Jrand73 on January 13, 2022, 02:39:01 PM
In a bit I shall take my trash cans to the curb in preparation for the promised pick up tomorrow morning between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: John G. on January 13, 2022, 02:39:35 PM
Super vibes for DR JANE!

Super-duper vibes, Jane.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: John G. on January 13, 2022, 02:40:42 PM
There’s a siren going off somewhere. The dogs in the neighborhood are acting up. So is J.B. 
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: John G. on January 13, 2022, 02:41:14 PM
One post to Gratuitous Post No. 99. 
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Post by: John G. on January 13, 2022, 02:41:23 PM
Just saying.
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Post by: John G. on January 13, 2022, 02:41:44 PM
And if that weren’t gratuitous …
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: George on January 13, 2022, 02:59:34 PM
I have been following the frustrating saga of a Facebook friend and her battle with covid/pneumonia.  Last night she ended up in the ER and found out that her doctor did not take her autoimmune issues into account and mistreated her.  To begin with he said she was not eligible for Monoclonal antibodies.  Her autoimmune disease made her eligible and now it is too late to receive them :(

Oh, no! :(
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: George on January 13, 2022, 03:00:25 PM
I could use some healthy vibes.  What is normally a minor issue, I probably have allergies and am fighting a possible cold.  Except right now this isn't minor.  If, once again I can't see Freyja I will be very sad and disappointed.  This is the only visit until spring.

~~~Stay Healthy Vibes for Jane!!~~~
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: George on January 13, 2022, 03:01:11 PM
My brother in law opened an email from PayPal - someone had used his account to purchase $600 in BitCoins......

He called the number in the email and some guy with an accent told them to open the run screen in their computer and download stuff.....

As she was telling me this I said STOP STOP DON'T DO THAT!!!!

Forward the email to Paypal at spoof@Paypal.com   THAT email is the scam.....

I'm not sure how it turned out - but I am sure I will be informed.

Yikes!! :o Glad you were there to stop it, Jrand!
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: Jane on January 13, 2022, 03:13:14 PM
Super vibes for DR JANE!

Much appreciated.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: Jane on January 13, 2022, 03:14:21 PM
My brother in law opened an email from PayPal - someone had used his account to purchase $600 in BitCoins......

He called the number in the email and some guy with an accent told them to open the run screen in their computer and download stuff.....

As she was telling me this I said STOP STOP DON'T DO THAT!!!!

Forward the email to Paypal at spoof@Paypal.com   THAT email is the scam.....

I'm not sure how it turned out - but I am sure I will be informed.

 :o   >:(
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: Jane on January 13, 2022, 03:14:39 PM
Super vibes for DR JANE!

Super-duper vibes, Jane.

Thank you.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: Jane on January 13, 2022, 03:15:42 PM
I could use some healthy vibes.  What is normally a minor issue, I probably have allergies and am fighting a possible cold.  Except right now this isn't minor.  If, once again I can't see Freyja I will be very sad and disappointed.  This is the only visit until spring.

~~~Stay Healthy Vibes for Jane!!~~~

Thank you.  I skipped walking today to stay out of the rain-just too damp.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: Jane on January 13, 2022, 03:19:01 PM
My brother in law opened an email from PayPal - someone had used his account to purchase $600 in BitCoins......

He called the number in the email and some guy with an accent told them to open the run screen in their computer and download stuff.....

As she was telling me this I said STOP STOP DON'T DO THAT!!!!

Forward the email to Paypal at spoof@Paypal.com   THAT email is the scam.....

I'm not sure how it turned out - but I am sure I will be informed.

Yikes!! :o Glad you were there to stop it, Jrand!

I think it had already happened by the time Jrand heard about it.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: Jane on January 13, 2022, 03:19:32 PM
I just read a bit more of Hell of a Book, such wonderful writing.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: singdaw on January 13, 2022, 03:24:56 PM
~~~ULTRA-STRENGTH HEALTH VIBES~~~ for DR Jane!!!
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: Jennifer on January 13, 2022, 03:52:32 PM
Stay healthy vibes for DR Jane!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: Jane on January 13, 2022, 04:56:54 PM
~~~ULTRA-STRENGTH HEALTH VIBES~~~ for DR Jane!!!

Thank you.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: Jane on January 13, 2022, 04:57:05 PM
Stay healthy vibes for DR Jane!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Much appreciated.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: Jane on January 13, 2022, 06:04:09 PM
When I ate meat I don't recall where I had the most memorable steaks.  While I enjoyed a good steak it was one of the easiest meats for me to give up eating.

Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: Jane on January 13, 2022, 06:04:20 PM
I would enjoy the baked potatoes with sour cream and chives that were usually served with the steak.

Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: Jane on January 13, 2022, 06:04:26 PM
There was a restaurant in San Diego that also had a delicious side dish of mushrooms sautéed in butter.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: bk on January 13, 2022, 06:08:29 PM
What a wacko day. Work session was the best of it. Then picked up packages and that was fine.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: bk on January 13, 2022, 06:12:03 PM
I then got a call from the gal at Vitello's telling me that management has decided to cancel all shows until mid-April, but that they weren't cancelling our show this month because we're basically sold out and they're not about to lose eighty dinners. Other sold out shows will also play. But the majority of shows weren't selling at all because people have, once again, locked themselves away. But our March show has to move to May now, unless there's a date in late April that we like. And at this point, they're going to be dark on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, which means we have to find another evening that will work well for us. All that said, I think there will be a major reassessment in two weeks when things have calmed down, which they will. Cases are already going down on the East Coast.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: bk on January 13, 2022, 06:12:54 PM
The I ordered food from Lucille's barbecue - I'd had their fried chicken breasts in gravy once before and it was great. So, I ordered that.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: singdaw on January 13, 2022, 06:13:16 PM
FIVE!!!!!
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: singdaw on January 13, 2022, 06:13:25 PM
Good night, friends.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: bk on January 13, 2022, 06:16:03 PM
Then I finally began to futz and finesse and got through some of that until the food arrived. And they screwed up my order, sending me a horrifying chicken sandwich. I called Uber Eats and the gave me an instant credit, so I ordered again. Forty minutes later they brought the new order - and for the second time, didn't ring the bell or text me. I believe I'm done with Uber Eats. This time the order was right. It didn't matter. The food was horrible. The fried chicken was so spicy I could only eat one of the breasts. The mac-and-cheese was like eating plastic, and the coleslaw was yuckilicious. They're not gonna be happy with my updated Yelp review. Did I mention I'm a Yelp Elite again?
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: bk on January 13, 2022, 06:17:54 PM
Then I finished futzing and finessing and started writing new pages. I've done over five so far, so another ten to go, which I'll space out through the evening. I also found out the handyman is coming back at nine in the morning to finish touching up what he did. No warning and I don't know when I'm supposed to catch up on sleep as I have to be up even earlier on Saturday. So irritating.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: Jane on January 13, 2022, 06:27:31 PM
I then got a call from the gal at Vitello's telling me that management has decided to cancel all shows until mid-April, but that they weren't cancelling our show this month because we're basically sold out and they're not about to lose eighty dinners. Other sold out shows will also play. But the majority of shows weren't selling at all because people have, once again, locked themselves away. But our March show has to move to May now, unless there's a date in late April that we like. And at this point, they're going to be dark on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, which means we have to find another evening that will work well for us. All that said, I think there will be a major reassessment in two weeks when things have calmed down, which they will. Cases are already going down on the East Coast.

That's nice your show is sold out. 
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: Jane on January 13, 2022, 06:33:50 PM
I have a cousin who lives on the Isle of Man.  Her husband has Parkinson's and is unable to travel anymore.  In order to see them I have to go there, except taking a small plane or the ferry is a problem due to the high winds.  I just get too sick.  I suggested to Keith we find a cruise that goes there.  We found one cruise that stops there.  Fortunately we liked the rest of the cruise and booked it for June.

We made a small deposit and had until next month to back out before paying the balance.  Today the cruise line, very wisely, extended that date to April.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: Jane on January 13, 2022, 06:33:58 PM
'night
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: John G. on January 13, 2022, 08:06:07 PM
The bird is not happy with me and took a bloody bite out of my finger. I am now not happy with the bird, who is in his cage covered for the night.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: John G. on January 13, 2022, 08:07:25 PM
Covid rates continue to soar in Texas. They think it'll be two more weeks before they level off.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: John G. on January 13, 2022, 08:08:12 PM
trying to type without your right index finger os not easy,
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: John G. on January 13, 2022, 08:08:34 PM
I go now
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: bk on January 13, 2022, 08:27:23 PM
I had a telephonic conversation, was sitting in a chair and the next thing I know, it's an hour later.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 13, 2022, 08:30:27 PM
FIVE!!!!!

Do you still use two hands to get that number?
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 13, 2022, 08:30:44 PM
Feeling silly now.

Day is done.  I am tired.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 13, 2022, 08:31:02 PM
Am breathing better, but nothing to truly brag about.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: George on January 13, 2022, 11:14:38 PM
The bird is not happy with me and took a bloody bite out of my finger. I am now not happy with the bird, who is in his cage covered for the night.

Oh, no! :o
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: George on January 13, 2022, 11:20:08 PM
Hope your finger feels better very quickly, John!
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: George on January 14, 2022, 12:02:47 AM
At work, I need to create a procedures manual of my duties.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: George on January 14, 2022, 12:03:11 AM
I've done certain parts already, but tomorrow, I have to have another couple of sections done.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: George on January 14, 2022, 12:04:09 AM
It's pretty much doing the work for each aspect, and taking screen shots of my computer, and then writing what specifically needs to be done.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: George on January 14, 2022, 12:04:20 AM
It's not difficult, just time consuming.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: George on January 14, 2022, 12:04:54 AM
Even though I'm not the only one who does those parts of my job, I'm the one who gets to create the procedures manual.
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: George on January 14, 2022, 12:06:12 AM
Yippy Skippy. ::)
Title: Re: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO RUTH'S CHRIS?
Post by: George on January 14, 2022, 12:06:18 AM
;)