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« Reply #150 on: June 04, 2014, 07:54:17 PM »

And the bride and groom put a fist of potatoes in each other's mouths?       :)

oh no this was at the cocktail hour  the bride and groom hadn't been introduced yet

I mean they hadn't  been officially announced  at the opening of the reception... they of course had already met one another
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« Reply #151 on: June 04, 2014, 07:54:30 PM »

at the wedding , I presume
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« Reply #152 on: June 04, 2014, 07:56:02 PM »

oh look!  I made a page  six where there was none before!
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« Reply #153 on: June 04, 2014, 07:56:06 PM »

DR Vixmom  -


You so funny.  Me like you long time.


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« Reply #154 on: June 04, 2014, 07:56:56 PM »

What an evening! I came home to get ready to go to the Xs game and when I came in the door I was hit with a very chemical smell, sort of like lighter fluid. I looked and couldn't figure out what it was. I opened some windows then went over to have my neighbor come in and see if she could smell it. She could, so we decided I should call someone to check it out.

 Not knowing who to call, I called the nonemergency number at the police department and asked what to do. The dispatcher said she'd send the fire department. I expected a couple firemen and maybe a truck. All of a sudden there were two trucks lights flashing and sirens blaring and an assistant chief in a blazer with lights a flashing. Sheesh!

 So, they came in in all their gear, lol. I told them it didn't smell like gas....anyway, they went around the house with sensors. It registered in the furnace room but they couldn't tell for what. It wasn't flammable, wasn't carbon dioxide but was something.

 So I called the furnace people. I had to pay after hours prices for a guy to come with another sensor, take apart the air conditioner, check all the levels on the refrigerant and tell me that there was nothing wrong and nothing leaking. So....I have no idea what it was and neither does anyone else. I have windows open and hope it doesn't come back. The cats are fine and were when I came home....strange
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« Reply #155 on: June 04, 2014, 07:56:56 PM »

I think I could marry almost anyone if it meant unlimited bowls of mashed potatoes.
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« Reply #156 on: June 04, 2014, 07:56:57 PM »

I've been to two  count  'em Two weddings where at the cocktail hour they had a potato bar...

they had a "bar tender" who would serve you  a scoop or two of the mashed of your choice...I think they had Yukon Gold, Idaho and sweet potato... and then you dressed it yourself   they had brown gravy, brown sugar, crushed nuts,  green onions, various shredded cheeses, bacon, of course bacon, sour cream, butter

Oh, my...that sounds delish!
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« Reply #157 on: June 04, 2014, 07:57:15 PM »

 
DR Vixmom  -


You so funny.  Me like you long time.


 :)


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« Reply #158 on: June 04, 2014, 07:57:16 PM »

Then, while the repairman was checking out the ac, I looked out the back window and saw a cat had something in it's mouth in my back yard....then I realized it was baby bunnies!!! NO!!!!! I went out and chased the cat away. I didn't go near the babies. I know at least one was dead, maybe two, but I think maybe a couple were ok. Mom and Dad rabbit are always around and I saw them later. I figured it was better to let them get the babies than for me to take them in. I'll check tomorrow. I also saw the Cooper's hawk directly overhead where the bunnies were on the ground. I don't know if the hawk got them. What a strange evening
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« Reply #159 on: June 04, 2014, 07:57:35 PM »

am still searching for a Hungarian dessert that won't take all day to make


I'm sure that this would only take HALF a day, DR Vixmom:      :)




And this looks delish!!
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« Reply #160 on: June 04, 2014, 07:58:02 PM »

DR Cillaliz -I think we need photos of the firemen to fully assess the situation.        8)
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« Reply #161 on: June 04, 2014, 07:58:39 PM »

I think I could marry almost anyone if it meant unlimited bowls of mashed potatoes.

you big tease   you say that NOW!
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« Reply #162 on: June 04, 2014, 07:59:31 PM »

Personally, I think the cats were doing their nails while you were out. They just hid all the evidence just before you got home.
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« Reply #163 on: June 04, 2014, 08:00:31 PM »

DR Cillaliz -I think we need photos of the firemen to fully assess the situation.        8)

I agree...

they probably would be too warm with all their firefighting gear on  though so it would only be kind to allow them to remove a few of the heavier articles...
their boots, coats, shirts....
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« Reply #164 on: June 04, 2014, 08:01:11 PM »

I think I could marry almost anyone if it meant unlimited bowls of mashed potatoes.

Ditto!

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« Reply #165 on: June 04, 2014, 08:01:19 PM »

DR Cillaliz -I think we need photos of the firemen to fully assess the situation.        8)

And DITTO!! :))
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« Reply #166 on: June 04, 2014, 08:02:03 PM »

do any of your neighbors have pools they may have  just opened?  Maybe your furnace sucked in chlorine fumes?
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« Reply #167 on: June 04, 2014, 08:02:15 PM »

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« Reply #168 on: June 04, 2014, 08:02:28 PM »

Time to head home!

Be back later!
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« Reply #169 on: June 04, 2014, 08:05:21 PM »

DR George -

You can go, but be back soon.


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« Reply #170 on: June 04, 2014, 08:06:24 PM »

oh just incase any one is interested  this is how you make the cake


Preparation:

    For the cake: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a jellyroll pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream 3/4 cup butter with 1/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add cooled melted chocolate and beat in egg yolks one at a time.

    In a medium bowl, beat egg whites and pinch salt until whites cling to the beater. Add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.

    Lighten the chocolate mixture by stirring in 1/3 of the whites. Then, carefully, fold in the remaining whites. Sprinkle the flour over the batter and, carefully, fold it in without decreasing the volume.

    Pour into prepared pan and bake 12-15 minutes, or until cake starts to pull away from the sides. Do not overbake. Cool a few minutes on a wire rack and then invert onto the rack. Remove parchment paper and let cool completely.

    For the filling: Meanwhile, Place 10 ounces chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Bring the cream to a boil in the microwave or on the stovetop and pour over chocolate. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand 10 minutes. Add rum and vanilla and stir until smooth. Refrigerate 1 hour. When cold, whip the filling until volume has doubled.

    Assembly: Cut the cake in half and place one half on a rack. Spread the filling over the cake and top with the remaining cake half. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

    For the glaze: Meanwhile, Place 7 ounces chocolate, butter and corn syrup in a microwaveable bowl. Heat on full power 1 minute. Add vanilla and stir until completely melted and smooth. Let cool 10 minutes.

    Set the rack holding the cake over a pan to catch drips. Holding the glaze 2 inches above the cake, pour the glaze evenly, using a spatula to cover the sides, if necessary. Refrigerate 20 minutes or until glaze is set.

    This cake is very rich. Cut into 5 by 7 rows for a total of 35 small squares. Refrigerate leftovers.
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« Reply #171 on: June 04, 2014, 08:07:07 PM »

Personally, I think the cats were doing their nails while you were out. They just hid all the evidence just before you got home.

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« Reply #172 on: June 04, 2014, 08:07:47 PM »



I'm not sure how I feel about that
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« Reply #173 on: June 04, 2014, 08:08:16 PM »

actually I think I have a better idea....
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« Reply #174 on: June 04, 2014, 08:09:16 PM »

oh John G, sweetie,  whatcha doin' Saturday?
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« Reply #175 on: June 04, 2014, 08:09:53 PM »

DR Cillaliz -I think we need photos of the firemen to fully assess the situation.        8)

LOL, one of them was quite handsome, he walked through the house and commented on some photos etc.  They were all very pleasant. Had no clue what was going on.  They got a reading of some sort of something, but didn't know what it was
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« Reply #176 on: June 04, 2014, 08:10:30 PM »

I'm not sure how I feel about that


Oh, I think it's pretty gross. One of those kitschy dated recipes from the 50s.
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« Reply #177 on: June 04, 2014, 08:10:37 PM »

Personally, I think the cats were doing their nails while you were out. They just hid all the evidence just before you got home.

Well, they must have gone to the store for nail polish remover, lol
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« Reply #178 on: June 04, 2014, 08:11:15 PM »

wanna bake a cake?   
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« Reply #179 on: June 04, 2014, 08:11:18 PM »

DR Cillaliz -I think we need photos of the firemen to fully assess the situation.        8)

I agree...

they probably would be too warm with all their firefighting gear on  though so it would only be kind to allow them to remove a few of the heavier articles...
their boots, coats, shirts....

Oh they had tanks on their backs, masks the whole 9 yards, I sort of laughed and said, really, you don't need all that
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