The Drop in Centre

[Reader1810]

2 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

I've never seen these before. I'll have to look.  I've been mixing mine by putting a couple of tablespoons of cold water in a glass with the coffee and sweetner.. the coffee dissolves okay in the cold water.. then i add skim milk and a drop of 2% evap milk and ice cubes.

The Nescafé Gold Espresso mixes okay in cold water, but I find Nescafé Gold regular coffee doesn’t - bits of flakes float in the glass - so I use a bit of warm water with that one as well.

[Reader1810]

31 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

I've never seen these before. I'll have to look.  I've been mixing mine by putting a couple of tablespoons of cold water in a glass with the coffee and sweetner.. the coffee dissolves okay in the cold water.. then i add skim milk and a drop of 2% evap milk and ice cubes.

I mentioned doing it in a mug, because I accidentally used water that was too hot - not boiling, mind you - and mixing the coffee right in the glass (which had a thick base) resulted in a pinhole crack and leak. Bye, bye glass. Oops...

[Mikiesboy]

2 minutes ago, Reader1810 said:

I mentioned doing it in a mug, because I accidentally used water that was too hot - not boiling, mind you - and mixing the coffee right in the glass (which had a thick base) resulted in a pinhole crack and leak. Bye, bye glass. Oops...

oh dear.. well i dont blame you if you need to use hot water.

[Reader1810]

1 hour ago, Mikiesboy said:

oh dear.. well i dont blame you if you need to use hot water.

That’s me: “crash, bang, boom, look out here comes the Aries.”

This quote I heard when I was 9 years old. It was in a zodiac sign book a friend of my brother had. Why he had such a book, I do not know, but I’ve always remembered this bit.  

Edited June 27, 2020 by Reader1810

[Starrynight22]

5 hours ago, Reader1810 said:

I mentioned doing it in a mug, because I accidentally used water that was too hot - not boiling, mind you - and mixing the coffee right in the glass (which had a thick base) resulted in a pinhole crack and leak. Bye, bye glass. Oops...

Oh no.   I'm butterhanded a lot, and so my home only has acrylic "glasses" I've broken too many in all my years.  

[Reader1810]

33 minutes ago, Starrynight22 said:

Oh no.   I'm butterhanded a lot, and so my home only has acrylic "glasses" I've broken too many in all my years.  

I’m not , thankfully, but I have broken stuff now and again. One time I was separating two stacked drinking glasses, and one of them shattered as they came apart. To this day, I have no idea why that happened. 

Edit: Forgot to add, they did seem a little stuck together, but still.

Edited June 28, 2020 by Reader1810

[Mikiesboy]

Good night all.

[Starrynight22]

Night tim 

 

May your sleep be restful and your dreams sweet 

[Reader1810]

2 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

Good night all.

Good night tim... sweet dreamz tonight and always xoxo 

[Reader1810]

What was that I was saying about no fireworks going off? Oh yeah, they weren’t. Guess what? I was wrong, because some were set off last night, and some are being set right now. Oh well, at least they did it before I was in bed, because I remember one year a numbskull set some off around 12:30 a.m. *sigh* 

Edited June 28, 2020 by Reader1810

[rickproehl]

23 minutes ago, Reader1810 said:

What was that I was saying about no fireworks going off? Oh yeah, they weren’t. Guess what? I was wrong, because some were set off last night, and some are being set right now. Oh well, at least they did it before I was in bed, because I remember one year a numbskull set some off around 12:30 a.m. *sigh* 

we have 5 idiots here shooting them off. It like who has the bigger bang. So enjoy the noise Reader.

[rickproehl]

1 hour ago, Mikiesboy said:

Good night all.

night tim 

may you get the rest you need.

[Reader1810]

2 minutes ago, rickproehl said:

we have 5 idiots here shooting them off. It like who has the bigger bang. So enjoy the noise Reader.

I was just going to say, they’re done, but they started up again. Oh well...

[mollyhousemouse]

good night Sirs

good night friends

 

 

Edited June 28, 2020 by mollyhousemouse

[Starrynight22]

2 hours ago, Reader1810 said:

I was just going to say, they’re done, but they started up again. Oh well...

 

2 hours ago, rickproehl said:

we have 5 idiots here shooting them off. It like who has the bigger bang. So enjoy the noise Reader.

You may want to look at investing in a white noise machine (or if you can tolerate a fan on do that).   Honestly I used to wake up at bangs/booms and storms but now with my white noise drowning it out I don't.  

 

It was hard to get used to at first.  I had to gradually increase the sound level. But I don't wake up randomly in the night now at outside noises 

[kbois]

I've been having a hard time lately trying to stay positive. I know that a lot of it has to do with what is going on in the world. The past ten months have been a struggle really. I've thought about what I  can do to help me build a more positive attitude. 

One nice thing about forums such as this is that you get to 'meet' people that you might not cross paths with otherwise. You also form a mental picture in your mind of how you perceive these people. Everyone who posts something here has something to contribute to the well being of the group. 

I've noticed that it seems like it's more than just me who is having a hard time coping. No matter what anyone struggles with we all need a little random boost sometimes. 

I have decided that I'd like to post something that I like about each of you, a different person each day. Everyone needs a random act of kindness and this is my way of trying to brighten someone else's  day. 

Seeing how @Mikiesboy, you started this forum, I'll start with you tim.

I like your determination. You have overcome obstacles that would crush others. Even when you admit that you are battling your own fears and doubts, you are determined to do better, to be better. It's an admirable trait. 

I hope you have a good day.

[MichaelS36]

4 hours ago, kbois said:

I have decided that I'd like to post something that I like about each of you, a different person each day. Everyone needs a random act of kindness and this is my way of trying to brighten someone else's  day

Very smart. A good positive thing to do. Right now, it is difficult dealing with things. If you find too much information is bothering you, stop looking at it. Many news sites offer a daily round up via e-mail. Pick that.

tim had to do that because he was having difficulty dealing with the amount of information. 

Edited June 28, 2020 by MichaelS36

[Starrynight22]

I just had to come cry to my Canadian friends because based off a post a little bit back you will understand.  

 

My electric kettle just died.  

 

 

I'm heating up tea water in a saucepan. I almost feel like I'm in the old West and am staring at my beat up enamelware in the fire while the cows low.   

 

I'm very imaginative.  Ugh guess I have to flex my Amazon muscle again this week ( my phone case broke earlier....and as I've referenced I'm butterfingered a new one had to be purchased STAT)

[rickproehl]

Excuse me Good Sirs and DiC friends.

Good Afternoon how is everyone?

i agree with kbois we all need to share positive thoughts. thanks for thinking of others. DiC is like a family. I also what to thank @Mikiesboyyou have given so much to each and everyone of us. i look forward to your well wishes and positive thoughts you share everyday. you also have taken the time to answer any question or offer any help. so thank you for all you do. 

take care my friend.

So how has your day been? 

Edited June 28, 2020 by rickproehl
Correction

[Mikiesboy]

28 minutes ago, Starrynight22 said:

I just had to come cry to my Canadian friends because based off a post a little bit back you will understand.  

 

My electric kettle just died.  

 

 

I'm heating up tea water in a saucepan. I almost feel like I'm in the old West and am staring at my beat up enamelware in the fire while the cows low.   

 

I'm very imaginative.  Ugh guess I have to flex my Amazon muscle again this week ( my phone case broke earlier....and as I've referenced I'm butterfingered a new one had to be purchased STAT)

Ask @Wayne Gray he has a spare kettle.. hahaha ..  sorry yours died .. xoxo

[Mikiesboy]

Just finished my last break.. i will be back to reply to you all xoxo

[Mikiesboy]

8 hours ago, kbois said:

Seeing how @Mikiesboy, you started this forum, I'll start with you tim.

I like your determination. You have overcome obstacles that would crush others. Even when you admit that you are battling your own fears and doubts, you are determined to do better, to be better. It's an admirable trait. 

Aw thanks. Honestly, to me there is little choice. Live or die .. and i am too curious to know what will happen next to die.  And people don't how much strength they have inside until they need it.

My shrink tells me it's okay to quit for a day or two ... beyond that, get up, do something. Cook, bake, go back to work, then get your ass in here and talk to me. haha..  He's a funny guy and he knows me very well.

Just never quit.

[Mikiesboy]

2 hours ago, rickproehl said:

Excuse me Good Sirs and DiC friends.

Good Afternoon how is everyone?

i agree with kbois we all need to share positive thoughts. thanks for thinking of others. DiC is like a family. I also what to thank @Mikiesboyyou have given so much to each and everyone of us. i look forward to your well wishes and positive thoughts you share everyday. you also have taken the time to answer any question or offer any help. so thank you for all you do. 

take care my friend.

So how has your day been? 

Like you say we all support each other. Hold each other up. That's what we need to do.

[Reader1810]

Just saw a commercial for an all organic medicinal treatment for cold sores. Um, no thanks, I’ve got my own organic treatment and it’s found in everyone’s - well most anyway - kitchen. 

I bring this up because we were at the cottage a couple of years - so, in the boonies - when my SiL developed a cold sore. 

I told her about the remedy I refer to above. She tried it, and it worked. 

Some of you may have heard of this, but for those who haven’t: 

Brew a mug of black tea then put it in the fridge to chill - or make it strong and add ice to it if you don’t want to wait for the fridge to do its thing.

When it’s cold, the tea can be used as a rinse or soaked on a compress (a table napkin works well for this). 

That’s my two bit advice for the day. 

Hope it’s been a good one for you all.  

Edited June 29, 2020 by Reader1810

[MichaelS36]

6 minutes ago, Reader1810 said:

Just saw a commercial for an all organic medicinal treatment for cold sores. Um, no thanks, I’ve got my own organic treatment and it’s found in everyone’s- well most anyway - kitchen. 

I bring this up because we were at the cottage a couple of years - so, in the boonies - when my SiL developed a cold sore. 

I told her about the remedy I refer to above. She tried it, and it worked. 

Some of you may have heard of this, but for those who haven’t: 

Brew a mug of black tea then put it in the fridge to chill - or make it strong and add ice to it if you don’t want to wait for the fridge to do its thing.

When it’s cold, the tea can be used as a rinse or soaked on a compress (a table napkin works well for this). 

That’s my two bit advice for the day. 

Hope it’s been a good one for you all.  

 

That works? I get cold sores .. damn things.  So how often do we do this?