The Drop in Centre

[Kitt]

On 5/20/2024 at 10:32 AM, Mikiesboy said:

It moved twice as far this morning ... we left earlier because it's gonna be in the 80's for the next few days. I'm tired but still have to wash the kitchen floor.  @kbois i found the steamer in it's box ... gonna try using that on this very old tile floor. It has no finish. I think we may need to get that redone. It's a pain to try and get clean.

No idea if it would work on floors, but Gram used to use Jubilee kitchen wax to clean/shine tiles on the back splash that previous owner of the house scrubbed the shine off. Be careful tho if you try it. Might make floors slippery!

[Kitt]

On 5/20/2024 at 8:36 AM, kbois said:

Unfortunately situations like this are all too common. It's too bad the poor horse is the one who has to suffer stress. The owner will be lucky to ever get the horse to load nicely in the future. People can be such idiots.

@Mikiesboy

Actually, the problem is that momma thinks it is ok to let the mare say no and move away. Each time she let's the animal say no it gets worse. If she would just LISTEN to me, or the barn manager where she boards, rewards good behavior like moving further into trailer, and does not allow backing away, horses learn pretty quickly getting on is a good thing.

But no, she knows better, let's the horse back out, croons to her and gives treats "to calm her" then let's her graze befor trying again. <SMH>

Like I told hubby, I tried. Now it's not my monkey, not my circus. I just hope the mare never needs to go to the clinic in an emergency.

If it were my mare, dinner would be on the trailer every night for a month. No backing away, and if you want dinner, get in the trailer. By the end of the month she would be waiting for the tailgate to drop!

[CassieQ]

29 minutes ago, Kitt said:

Actually, the problem is that momma thinks it is ok to let the mare say no and move away. Each time she let's the animal say no it gets worse. If she would just LISTEN to me, or the barn manager where she boards, rewards good behavior like moving further into trailer, and does not allow backing away, horses learn pretty quickly getting on is a good thing.

But no, she knows better, let's the horse back out, croons to her and gives treats "to calm her" then let's her graze befor trying again. <SMH>

So the horse is training the owner?  

[spyke]

32 minutes ago, Kitt said:

But no, she knows better, let's the horse back out, croons to her and gives treats "to calm her" then let's her graze befor trying again. <SMH>

Well I don't know anything about horses, but even I know what she's doing is rewarding bad behavior. The horse won't ever learn to get on the trailer. Why would the horse board when it's getting treats and rewards for not boarding. Sheesh!  

Some people are just absent when they're passing out common sense. 

Edited May 21 by spyke

[CassieQ]

3 hours ago, Mikiesboy said:

Happy Tuesday...

But mostly, Happy International Tea Day! We drink both hot and iced tea (no sugar in either). It is the go-to answer for many in the world. Don't forget: Keep calm and put the kettle on! It's the first thing many do if things are going right or wrong: Have a cup of tea. I'm having one right now. Enjoy!

I like tea.  Tea with local honey is what I'm allowed to take since cold and allergy medicines mess with my heart.  I went to a bridal shower tea a month ago and had some really nice peppermint tea after eating and it was so nice.  

[mollyhousemouse]

5 hours ago, Mikiesboy said:

Happy Tuesday...

But mostly, Happy International Tea Day! We drink both hot and iced tea (no sugar in either). It is the go-to answer for many in the world. Don't forget: Keep calm and put the kettle on! It's the first thing many do if things are going right or wrong: Have a cup of tea. I'm having one right now. Enjoy!

in the afternoon i sometimes have a mug of Yorkshire tea, with agave nectar, i like it sweet. i steep it about 4 minutes. the length of time to get from the break room to my desk.

[Starrynight22]

On the tea topic I have many many kinds.  I like both hot and iced and black tea as well as herbal/tisane teas.  

I have about 16 kinds right now. My current faves are a vanilla hazelnut black tea and a strawberry orange herbal tea. 

[Reader1810]

1 hour ago, Starrynight22 said:

I have about 16 kinds right now. My current faves are a vanilla hazelnut black tea and a strawberry orange herbal tea. 

Both of these sound delicious. I’m going to look to see if I can get them where I am. 

[Mikiesboy]

9 hours ago, Starrynight22 said:

On the tea topic I have many many kinds.  I like both hot and iced and black tea as well as herbal/tisane teas.  

I have about 16 kinds right now. My current faves are a vanilla hazelnut black tea and a strawberry orange herbal tea. 

Those sound lovely. I enjoy various flavours; Michael does not, but I have several in stock. I will try the vanilla hazelnut the next time I buy some.

[Fae Briona]

Front office person keeps a HUGE selection of teas (huge for me at least) and hot water, along with the coffee, for people to make.

A "proper" Southern tea is very sweet and always iced.

[Mikiesboy]

Sometimes, these motivational things make me laugh.  I hope Zig isn't referring to our bodies, because they really don't seem to stand up to day-to-day living and they really don't last very long.

Happy hot, humid Wednesday!  Keep cool!

[Kitt]

On 5/21/2024 at 1:51 PM, CassieQ said:

So the horse is training the owner?  

Basically, yes! 

[Mikiesboy]

Today is Thursday! Make it a good one.  It is mercifully cool here this morning, as it was overnight. I got a good night's sleep. Have a lovely day, and remember ...

[Kitt]

Horse has been exercised, chores are done, dinner has been prepped, laundry is running,  and the sky has opened up. I think the rain right now has better water pressure/flow than my shower! I do believe I shall make a cup of tea and watch the storm.

[CassieQ]

7 hours ago, Kitt said:

Horse has been exercised, chores are done, dinner has been prepped, laundry is running,  and the sky has opened up. I think the rain right now has better water pressure/flow than my shower! I do believe I shall make a cup of tea and watch the storm.

That sounds so relaxing.

[mollyhousemouse]

8 hours ago, Kitt said:

Horse has been exercised, chores are done, dinner has been prepped, laundry is running,  and the sky has opened up. I think the rain right now has better water pressure/flow than my shower! I do believe I shall make a cup of tea and watch the storm.

love this!!

[mollyhousemouse]

"PTO is part of your compensation. use it."

taking that advice and making it a 4 day weekend.

during my learning time today, i started pivot tables in Excel. i can't tell you how accomplished i feel!

anyway, y'all take care 

[CassieQ]

Went for a physical today.  Doctor was very strict about me not losing any more weight and eating more protein, so I made a stir fry and topped it with a perfect poached egg.  I was ridiculously proud of myself. 

[CassieQ]

Sampled a new raspberry wine while I was cleaning up the kitchen last night and dreamt of spiders.  Never again.  I should've stuck with tea.  

[Mikiesboy]

11 hours ago, mollyhousemouse said:

"PTO is part of your compensation. use it."

taking that advice and making it a 4 day weekend.

during my learning time today, i started pivot tables in Excel. i can't tell you how accomplished i feel!

anyway, y'all take care 

Good for you .. enjoy that time off!  And good for you for learning Excel! 🧑‍💻

[Mikiesboy]

52 minutes ago, CassieQ said:

Sampled a new raspberry wine while I was cleaning up the kitchen last night and dreamt of spiders.  Never again.  I should've stuck with tea.  

i like wine ... but shouldn't drink it or alcohol at all.  Not great for depression or the pills you take to fight it.  Now and then i have some. I think Christmas 2023 was the last time. I don't miss it and yeah, i'd rather have tea or iced tea.

[Mikiesboy]

And now... presenting Friday. For many of you this will be a long weekend. Enjoy it. Rest, write, nap. Just enjoy.

[Kitt]

16 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

i like wine ... but shouldn't drink it or alcohol at all.  Not great for depression or the pills you take to fight it.  Now and then i have some. I think Christmas 2023 was the last time. I don't miss it and yeah, i'd rather have tea or iced tea.

So...put your iced tea in a pretty wine goblet and enjoy!

We used to help my uncle with Christmas tree harvest on his tree farm every Thanksgiving. Usually about 15 peeps all weekend. One year ( about 25 years ago!) We arrive and the good silver is in the kitchen drawer instead of its decorative/protective box, the good crystal is in the cabinet by the fridge, all the stuff for "special occasions" was in daily use. Mom asked what was up? He said "What's the point of having all this stuff if you don't use and enjoy it?"

 

I loved the idea! But it did get me a little bit of hassle. I'm sitting at my dining table in front of the picture window with my laptop one morning, orange juice in the crystal goblet I got at a Renaissance festival glass blower shop. The nosy neighbor walks her dog past, and I wave.   An hour later I get to the school for my lunch hour supervision gig and I get called to the office. They tried to send me home as it was reported I was seen "day drinking".

 

[Mikiesboy]

2 minutes ago, Kitt said:

They tried to send me home as it was reported I was seen "day drinking".

Wow. That's wild.  Nosy woman!

We don't really have any 'good' things that are not in use. We have lots of unmatching plates and stuff. Our wine glasses are too small to bother with unless you're having wine. Due to tendon issues with my left thumb, it's quite painful to hold a glass.. mugs are better. Michael bought some nice glass mugs because drinking water/iced tea from a regular mug isn't as nice.

[CassieQ]

3 hours ago, Mikiesboy said:

i like wine ... but shouldn't drink it or alcohol at all.  Not great for depression or the pills you take to fight it.  Now and then i have some. I think Christmas 2023 was the last time. I don't miss it and yeah, i'd rather have tea or iced tea.

I don't drink much , especially at night because it affects my sleep.  But it was a gift and I was curious about how it tasted.  But I don't think I want anymore.