Topic: A LETHARGIC LUMP OF NOTHING MUCH (Read 3718 times)

John G. · « **Reply #30 on:** October 03, 2020, 06:57:28 AM »

Good morning, all.

John G. · « **Reply #31 on:** October 03, 2020, 06:57:36 AM »

John G. · « **Reply #32 on:** October 03, 2020, 06:58:11 AM »

I am not a fan of the musical Dear ENHANCE.

John G. · « **Reply #33 on:** October 03, 2020, 06:58:52 AM »

Vibes for all who need them.

John G. · « **Reply #34 on:** October 03, 2020, 07:04:42 AM »

I should not drink soda because of my diabetes, but every once in a while, maybe two or three times a year ...

When I was a kid, Canada Dry offered Wink, grapefruit soda that was a perfect blend of sweetness and tartness. Loved it. After they discontinued it, I tried the others, such as diet Fresca and Squirt, but they were too sweet or chemical tasting. Then, at a neighbor Taco truck, I found Mexican Fresca made with sugar. It was like finding an old friend. I can’t visit that place for a sit-down meal without getting one. So, I do takeout more nowadays.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #35 on:** October 03, 2020, 07:18:06 AM »

I remember Wink. I liked it, too.

At home in Ohio, our fridge was always stocked with Coca Cola and Pepsi. My mother preferred Pepsi, but our family doctor recommended Coke to settle our stomachs.
In my Paternal grandmother's Appalachian territory, the cola that was sold was R.C., and I always felt it was an unreasonable facsimile of Coke.
Besides A&W Root Beer, we also drank Barq's Root Beer and Cream Soda.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #36 on:** October 03, 2020, 07:19:26 AM »

I am waiting on my neighbor Ann to show up. She and Jen have been in Boston for the last week and I am holding packages for them.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #37 on:** October 03, 2020, 07:26:39 AM »

We had a root beer called Dad’s or My Dad’s (too lazy to look it up).

Yes, the RC was no doubt inferior, as were all of the imitations. Remember HoJo Cola? But RC developed a real following which is why I’m curious to taste it again. Not sure, but I think it’s still available. Somewhere.

Remembered another high school era favorite: Mountain Dew!

ChasSmith · « **Reply #38 on:** October 03, 2020, 07:27:50 AM »

DR Elmore, have a wonderful visit and meal out with Joshie & Co.!

ChasSmith · « **Reply #39 on:** October 03, 2020, 07:33:45 AM »

DR Jrand70, has that director ever tried to convince the board that a Mr. Guffman has shown interest in attending, if only they would accede to his production requirements?

singdaw · « **Reply #40 on:** October 03, 2020, 07:45:59 AM »

TOD: we rarely had any soda in the house; it was reserved as a special treat. Don't remember what kind, but probably Coca-Cola.

Does anyone remember those tablets you used to put in a glass of water to make fizzy "soda"?

singdaw · « **Reply #41 on:** October 03, 2020, 07:46:57 AM »

Oh yes, we've got trouble. Terrible, terrible trouble. At the Playhouse.

~~~RESOLUTION VIBES~~~ for DR Jrand70.

singdaw · « **Reply #42 on:** October 03, 2020, 07:47:49 AM »

Intriguing news about DR elmore3003's Cat Cave.

I agree with DR Jrand70 - I want one for myself. Of appropriate size.

singdaw · « **Reply #43 on:** October 03, 2020, 07:49:43 AM »

At college we had something close; they were called "womb" chairs. A perfect sphere on a pedestal which rotated, with a partial cut-out to climb into. They were popular and almost always occupied. They were positioned along a window bank on the second floor of the library to look out over the quad.

singdaw · « **Reply #44 on:** October 03, 2020, 07:52:32 AM »

Thus: (only $2,000 from Wayfair)

singdaw · « **Reply #45 on:** October 03, 2020, 07:53:14 AM »

~~~OUTING VIBES~~~ for DR elmore3003!

singdaw · « **Reply #46 on:** October 03, 2020, 07:54:15 AM »

~~~SURGERY RECOVERY VIBES~~~ for the son of DH Keith's cousin!

I am sure you were so relieved, DR Jane, to get the news.

singdaw · « **Reply #47 on:** October 03, 2020, 07:55:26 AM »

~~~MOST EXCELLENT VIBES & XYLOPHONES FOR STAYING WELL~~~ for our very own bk!

singdaw · « **Reply #48 on:** October 03, 2020, 07:58:01 AM »

Nothing on the docket for us today. Call me a coward, but I am extremely reticent (yes, reticent) to leave the house for anything other than urgent errands, like buying food. I read DR John G.'s account of ushering, and know that I couldn't do anything like that.

Of course, we're both also in higher-risk categories: overweight, diabetes, older. So there's that.

John G. · « **Reply #49 on:** October 03, 2020, 08:02:11 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on October 03, 2020, 07:54:15 AM

~~~SURGERY RECOVERY VIBES~~~ for the son of DH Keith's cousin!

I am sure you were so relieved, DR Jane, to get the news.

I'll second that.

John G. · « **Reply #50 on:** October 03, 2020, 08:03:46 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on October 03, 2020, 07:58:01 AM

Nothing on the docket for us today. Call me a coward, but I am extremely reticent (yes, reticent) to leave the house for anything other than urgent errands, like buying food. I read DR John G.'s account of ushering, and know that I couldn't do anything like that.

Of course, we're both also in higher-risk categories: overweight, diabetes, older. So there's that.

It took some internal coaxing. Apparently close to 40% of the theater's volunteer base has not returned.

singdaw · « **Reply #51 on:** October 03, 2020, 08:05:38 AM »

Since moving to the Midwest, I have discovered (and quite enjoyed) Vernor's ginger ale.

John G. · « **Reply #52 on:** October 03, 2020, 08:05:38 AM »

Today's epic: Ben-Hur. I figure I could get some cleaning done while the movie plays. Plus, I haven't seen it since I read the book about 20 years ago. In fact, the last time I saw it was at some restaurant in Antigua, Guatemala, where it was showing on Easter eve. Dubbed in Spanish.

John G. · « **Reply #53 on:** October 03, 2020, 08:07:54 AM »

I thought I was all set to make my whiskey nut cake for the holidays. Then I found the recipe. So much work, but the effort is well worth it.

The big detail I had forgotten is that it bakes for 3 hours at 250 degrees. But then, I can wrap it in cheesecloth and marinate it in bourbon for several months before cutting into it. Delicious.

John G. · « **Reply #54 on:** October 03, 2020, 08:10:18 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on October 03, 2020, 08:05:38 AM

Since moving to the Midwest, I have discovered (and quite enjoyed) Vernor's ginger ale.

Ale-8-One is a ginger ale made in Kentucky that has become a bit of a cult drink in the past few years. It's now used in salsa and barbecue sauce, I think, among other things. I got Mom one when her stomach wasn't too good and stole a taste. Good. Too sweet and not gingery enough, but it worked on her stomach.

singdaw · « **Reply #55 on:** October 03, 2020, 08:18:15 AM »

Quote from: John G. on October 03, 2020, 08:07:54 AM

I thought I was all set to make my whiskey nut cake for the holidays. Then I found the recipe. So much work, but the effort is well worth it.

The big detail I had forgotten is that it bakes for 3 hours at 250 degrees. But then, I can wrap it in cheesecloth and marinate it in bourbon for several months before cutting into it. Delicious.

Sounds fantastic!!

singdaw · « **Reply #56 on:** October 03, 2020, 08:19:05 AM »

Quote from: John G. on October 03, 2020, 08:05:38 AM

Today's epic: Ben-Hur.

Many people don't know about the ignominious sequel: Ben-Him.

John G. · « **Reply #57 on:** October 03, 2020, 08:23:18 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on October 03, 2020, 08:18:15 AM

Quote from: John G. on October 03, 2020, 08:07:54 AM
I thought I was all set to make my whiskey nut cake for the holidays. Then I found the recipe. So much work, but the effort is well worth it.

The big detail I had forgotten is that it bakes for 3 hours at 250 degrees. But then, I can wrap it in cheesecloth and marinate it in bourbon for several months before cutting into it. Delicious.

Sounds fantastic!!

It has a pound of chopped nuts and 3 pounds of dried fruit in it. I'm using dried strawberries, cherries, apricots and pears. I may add cranberries, if I pick them up.

KevinH · « **Reply #58 on:** October 03, 2020, 08:27:07 AM »

Good morning!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #59 on:** October 03, 2020, 08:45:37 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on October 03, 2020, 07:45:59 AM

TOD: we rarely had any soda in the house; it was reserved as a special treat. Don't remember what kind, but probably Coca-Cola.

Does anyone remember those tablets you used to put in a glass of water to make fizzy "soda"?

Yes! Fizzies!

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