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[Cillaliz]

I just baked a cherry pie.  Can't wait until it cools to try it.  I used cherry pie filling and didn't do it from scratch.  Haven't made one before so I'll be curious how it comes out

Sounds yummy. Did you make the crust?

Naw.  I get the Pillsbury pre-made crusts that you just unroll.  They are pretty good.  I never made any pies until this year when I had so many apples.  I decided since I like the taste of the premade crusts why bother with making it

[Jeanne]

My mother was quite a good pie-maker, but I never took the time to learn. There's a knack to it. If the Pillsbury crusts are good, I'd use those, like you do. Didn't you say you have some sort of pie-making device?

[Cillaliz]

Callie has been doing so well lately, I'm just amazed.  Maybe she knows she won and I'm not going to travel so she has me to give her meds every day, or maybe she's just happy.  She's started spending the evening in the livingroom with Ricky Boo and I.  She used to stay upstairs all the time.  Boo used to chase her out of the room and she's started just staying.  She doesn't ever sit on my lap, never has since she was a kitten, but today she came amazingly close.  She actually sat on the arm of the chair and let me pet her.  I was amazed.  I can't tell you how happy this all makes me.  It was 10 years ago that the vet was telling me I may have to start thinking about whether it was better to put her to sleep....... I changed vets.

[Cillaliz]

My mother was quite a good pie-maker, but I never took the time to learn. There's a knack to it. If the Pillsbury crusts are good, I'd use those, like you do. Didn't you say you have some sort of pie-making device?

No, that wasn't me.  I just use the premade crust, put in the filling and bake.  I did  make my own apple pie filling, but cherry is coming out of the can

[Ginny]

Another vote here for Pillsbury pie crusts.  I'd never make pies if I had to make the crust from scratch.

[Dan M]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY IRIS!

[Jeanne]

Another vote here for Pillsbury pie crusts.  I'd never make pies if I had to make the crust from scratch.

I can see where that would save a lot of time. I think of pie-making as very time-consuming, but perhaps it doesn't need to be.

[Jeanne]

DR Dan, does DC Minny bring you presents (of the rodent variety)?

[Jrand73]

Good Callie report from DR CILLA LIZ.

We also use the Pillsbury Pie Crusts....but I have to say that the Great Value Pie Crust from WalMart is just as good.

[Cillaliz]

Another vote here for Pillsbury pie crusts.  I'd never make pies if I had to make the crust from scratch.

I can see where that would save a lot of time. I think of pie-making as very time-consuming, but perhaps it doesn't need to be.

Even my apple pies weren't that time consuming.  Just peeling and cutting up the apples.  Once that was done it was just mixing the stuff together and putting it in the crust. I never realized how easy it is to make pies.  Now, they aren't the fabulous specialty pies, but they are good.  I'm sort of sorry I found out how easy they are to make, lol

[Jrand73]

Shocking news about Philip Seymour Hoffman....whew!  I enjoyed many of his performances, but especially liked him in DOUBT.

[Jrand73]

I enjoyed AUGUST:OSAGE COUNTY....if that's the word.

Meryl (click click click) Streep was good, Julia Roberts was good....but she's still not pretty....and some of the supporting performers were very good....Margo Martindale, Chris Cooper, and Benedict Cumberbatch....and then there were the awful performances:  Ewan McGregor, Juliette Lewis, and Abigail Bresln.....

[Dan M]

DR Dan, does DC Minny bring you presents (of the rodent variety)?

He has brought me birds, lizards and even (sorry to say) small bunnies.  He has even tried to catch snakes for me.  I have learned that this is the cat's way of "feeding" you and taking care of you just as you have of the cat.  So, I thank Minny for caring for me even though the presents aren't what I want.  I must remember that he doesn't know how to shop at Amazon!

[Dan M]

Ah, here's our new DR. Dan M, did you lurk here for a bit before joining? You seem familiar with our HHWisms.

I actually never read the posts here, other than bk's on HHW and found a kindred spirit in humor.

[Jeanne]

Ah, here's our new DR. Dan M, did you lurk here for a bit before joining? You seem familiar with our HHWisms.

I actually never read the posts here, other than bk's on HHW and found a kindred spirit in humor.

You mean BK's Notes?

[Jeanne]

DR Dan, does DC Minny bring you presents (of the rodent variety)?

He has brought me birds, lizards and even (sorry to say) small bunnies.  He has even tried to catch snakes for me.  I have learned that this is the cat's way of "feeding" you and taking care of you just as you have of the cat.  So, I thank Minny for caring for me even though the presents aren't what I want.  I must remember that he doesn't know how to shop at Amazon!

Cats must find us humans quite unimaginative when we feed them canned or dry cat food.

[Jeanne]

TTTFN.

[ChasSmith]

W are back from Alabama and now I only have 7 states to visit to complete all 50.  We drove part of the scenic road through Talladega National Forest and then through the University of West Georgia when we returned to Carrollton.  Perry and Pam both teach there.

DR Ginny, do you bring home refrigerator magnets or something from each state?

[John G.]

DR Dan I love your Minny story.  All my cats have followed me around like a dog, admittedly some more than others

I did, too.

  You followed Jane around like a dog ?   LOL REALLY?

I was thinking the same thing.

Exactly. Wouldn't you?

[ChasSmith]

In honor of Groundhog Day I'm wondering about P. Phil's lifestyle. I presume that groundhogs usually live in the ground, yet every time we see P. Phil he's clean and well-groomed. I believe he must live above ground, probably in a cage, and isn't really representative of groundhogs in general. Wouldn't that negate his observational skills?

I'm pretty sure P. Phil enjoys a very comfortable lifestyle befitting the one-percenters of groundhogs, DR Jeanne.

[Ginny]

No souvenirs this trip, DR ChasSmith.

[John G.]

Another vote here for Pillsbury pie crusts.  I'd never make pies if I had to make the crust from scratch.

I can see where that would save a lot of time. I think of pie-making as very time-consuming, but perhaps it doesn't need to be.

Even my apple pies weren't that time consuming.  Just peeling and cutting up the apples.  Once that was done it was just mixing the stuff together and putting it in the crust. I never realized how easy it is to make pies.  Now, they aren't the fabulous specialty pies, but they are good.  I'm sort of sorry I found out how easy they are to make, lol

I used to hate to make pie crust. Then a friend gave me a recipe for a dough made in the food processor. It proved too easy. Now, if I have a half-hour to let it set before I roll it out, I make my own. But if I need a pie quickly, I still use the Pillsbury sheets.

[John G.]

In honor of Groundhog Day I'm wondering about P. Phil's lifestyle. I presume that groundhogs usually live in the ground, yet every time we see P. Phil he's clean and well-groomed. I believe he must live above ground, probably in a cage, and isn't really representative of groundhogs in general. Wouldn't that negate his observational skills?

I'm pretty sure P. Phil enjoys a very comfortable lifestyle befitting the one-percenters of groundhogs, DR Jeanne.

I read this as Dr. Phil. I think he lives underground, too.

[Jane]

What a shock!  RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman
http://abcnews.go.com/US/philip-seymour-hoffman-dead-46/story?id=22335771

Keith showed me the news a little bit ago exclaiming "What a waste!".

[John G.]

Watching the Hugh Jackman "Oklahoma!" I really enjoy seeing the Laurie dance the part as well as act and sing it.

[DR Iris]

Thanks to FJL, Mike, Cilla, Jeanne, Dan M, Larry, Ginny, Chas, Kevin H, Jennifer, John G, Arnold, Druxy, and Jane for the beautiful card and everyone for the lovely birthday wishes.

[DR Iris]

Happy birthday to Ben, my fellow Aquarian!

[DR Iris]

I received a pair of very comfortable galligaskins for my birthday this year.

[Jane]

Damn drugs

YUP, DAMN DRUGS!!!!

[Jane]

W are back from Alabama and now I only have 7 states to visit to complete all 50.  We drove part of the scenic road through Talladega National Forest and then through the University of West Georgia when we returned to Carrollton.  Perry and Pam both teach there.

I have so many states to see before I get near your total.  Keith has been to all 52 states.
I highly recommend you take a cruise through Alaska.